THE DOPPELGÄNGER (an international farce)
WELCOME TO THE DOPPELGÄNGER (an international farce) When I started as Artistic Director in 2015, one of the first discussions I had with the team was about irreverence. Often, and for good reason, art makers in general and theatre makers in particular feel the need to defend the value of their work in relationship to other activities or uses of time. Why see a play when I can order a movie on my phone? Why be stuck in a theater when I could use that time to add steps on my FitBit? Why even leave the house when I can… well, not even leave the house? And so, sometimes, our work can look (and feel) like a petulant grad student insisting that you don’t actually understand the world you live in and forcing you to sit down (like, for a really long time) and take your medicine until you are enlightened. Yes. We know.
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FEATURE 16 P LAYWRIGHT MATTHEW-LEE ERLBACH ON THE DOPPELGÄNGER (an international farce) Edited by Patrick Zakem
Paul G. Miller
CONTRIBUTORS Joel Moorman Brianna Parry A.J. Roy Anna D. Shapiro Patrick Zakem
DESIGN Donovan Foote David Masnato
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So it was very, very important for all of us that we look for work that also embraces not just what is important but also what is wonderful. Some of my most surprising and memorable nights in the theatre have been those that have generously shown me the humor and humanity of our follies, sending me out into the night exhausted from laughing and grateful to be able to just breathe. When I first read Matthew-Lee Erlbach’s play, The Doppelgänger (an international farce), I knew that it had the potential to deliver both that rare delight as well as much food for thought— a combination almost too extraordinary to hope for.
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We were so happy to welcome both Matthew and his director, ensemble member Tina Landau, for a developmental workshop of the play last year. These two artists, and the amazing team of actors that joined them, worked tirelessly to bring this massive production into focus. With Tina at the helm, we were able to marry Matthew’s vision and the Steppenwolf ethos to create a truly original new American comedy that speaks to our time—not just with profundity but with a great big dose of that irreverence we all need. Not to mention the fact that shit does, actually, hit the fan. The Doppelgänger (an international farce) is both astute and sharp, investigating as it does our worst fears about international politics and the innocent victims left behind in its devastating wake, while also using the exacting, perfect science of farce to unmask the fallible and impossibly simple people behind it all. And at this moment, when chaos seems to be the order of the day, I can think of few better ways to combat our collective unease than with the opportunity to laugh good and hard at the absurdity of it all.
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Anna D. Shapiro†‡ Artistic Director
David Schmitz Executive Director
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THE DOPPELGÄNGER
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By Matthew-Lee Erlbach Directed by ensemble member Tina Landau†‡
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Michael Accardo*, Celeste M. Cooper†*, Audrey Francis†*, Ora Jones†*, Whit K. Lee*, Sandra Marquez†*, James Vincent Meredith†*, Andy Nagraj*, Dan Plehal, Karen Rodriguez* and Rainn Wilson*°
PRODUCTION
Playwright Underwriter The Orlebeke Foundation Grand Production Sponsors John Hart and Carol Prins Bill and Orli Staley Individual Production Sponsors Rebecca Johnston and Jeffrey Maling Elizabeth Schubert Susan and Robert A. Wislow Endowment Sponsors Hope Abelson Fund for New Play Development Richard L. and Mary Gray Production Endowment Fund
Todd Rosenthal+ Scenic Design Clint Ramos+ Costume Design Scott Zielinski+ Lighting Design Rob Milburn+ and Michael Bodeen+ Sound Design Gigi Buffington Company Vocal and Dialect Coach Eva Breneman Dialect Coach Matt Hawkins Fight Choreographer Polly Hubbard Dramaturg Elizabeth Laidlaw Intimacy Consultant Jeff Jenkins Physical Comedy Consultant Penny Lane Studios Wig & Hair Design Jonathan Berry Artistic Producer Patrick Zakem Co-Artistic Producer Tom Pearl Director of Production JC Clementz Casting Director Malcolm Ewen* Stage Manager Christine D. Freeburg* Assistant Stage Manager
ComEd is the 2017/18 Season Lighting Sponsor 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. ‡ member of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, a national theatrical labor union. ° Eric Slater will perform the roles usually played by Rainn Wilson on April 22 at 7:30pm; April 24 at 7:30pm; May 6 at 3pm and 7:30pm; May 20 at 3pm; and May 22 at 7:30pm.
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CAST AND CONTRIBUTORS CAST (in alphabetical order)
ADDITIONAL STAFF
Michael Accardo* General Stanley Harcourt Celeste M. Cooper†* Rosie Guerekoyame Audrey Francis†* Beatrix Geddes-Renwick Ora Jones†* Lolade Másarágba Whit K. Lee* Wen Xiaoping Sandra Marquez†* Theresa Irdley James Vincent Meredith†* Michel Másarágba Andy Nagraj* Prince Amir Abdullah Dan Plehal Beau D’oublé Karen Rodriguez* Marina Rainn Wilson*° Thomas Irdley/Jimmy Peterson
Kristina Valada-Viars Assistant Director and Princess Grace Fellow Daniel Friedman Assistant Lighting Designer Vanessa Gomez and Zavarie Z. Irons Run Crew Kathleen Barrett Tech Assistant Stage Manager Ellen Wiese Script Supervisor and Research Associate Regina Victor French translation Bertin Mbongo C.A.R. Consultant and Sango translation Jacqueline Saldana Stage Management Apprentice Dana Nestrick Craft Artisan Carol Schaeberg Draper Shannon Perry, Isaac Schoepp, Brophy Tolbert and Mark Vinson Additional Carpentry Zhanna Albertini, Meghan Erxleben, Sarah Lewis and Lee Moore Additional Paint Mel Motz Wardrobe Crew Erin Kraft Child Supervisor Jared Bellot, Rebekah Camm, Lavina Jadhwani, Lauren Katz, Derek Matson, Neel McNeill, Derek McPhatter and Leean Torske Post Show Discussion Moderators
UNDERSTUDIES (in alphabetical order) Adia Alli Rosie Guerekoyame/ Lolade Másarágba Michael Dailey General Stanley Harcourt Robert Devon Hardaway Michel Másarágba Ayssette Munoz Marina Sarah Rachel Schol Theresa Irdley/Beatrix Geddes-Renwick Eric Slater* Thomas Irdley/Jimmy Peterson/ Beau D’oublé Yousof Sultani Prince Amir Abdullah Bobby Wilhelmson Wen Xiaoping SETTING Place: A French colonial estate mansion in Bangui, Central African Republic Time: Now This play will be presented with one intermission. Entry and re-entry to the theater after the performance begins is not guaranteed. There will be a post-show discussion immediately following the performance.
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Special Thanks to Warren Casey Design Co. for special effect design consulting. The theater reserves the right to limit admission of children younger than the age of six. As a courtesy to the actors and your fellow patrons, please turn off your cell phones before the performance. The taking of photographs and the use of any type of recording device are 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. † 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. ° Eric Slater will perform the roles usually played by Rainn Wilson on April 22 at 7:30pm; April 24 at 7:30pm; May 6 at 3pm and 7:30pm; May 20 at 3pm; and May 22 at 7:30pm.
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Cast member Whit K. Lee
Cast member Karen Rodriguez
Cast member Rainn Wilson Cast members Andy Nagraj and Michael Accardo
Cast members Audrey Francis*, Ora Jones*, Whit K. Lee and Michael Accardo
Director Tina Landau* and playwright Matthew-Lee Erlbach
Cast members Audrey Francis* and Ora Jones*
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Cast members Rainn Wilson, James Vincent Meredith*, Audrey Francis* and Ora Jones*
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Cast members Andy Nagraj and Celeste M. Cooper*
Director Tina Landau* and playwright Matthew-Lee Erlbach
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THE DOPPELGÄNGER (an international farce) BIOS Michael Accardo (General Stanley Harcourt) is truly excited to be making his Steppenwolf Theatre Company debut. He has been performing professionally for more than thirty years on stage, film, television and radio. Chicago-land theatre credits include Mercury Theater Chicago, Marriott Theatre, Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook, Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower, Paramount Theatre and the Broadway Playhouse. Regional credits include the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre and the Springer Opera House. “Thank you to Kris for her unending love and support. And thank YOU for seeing live theatre.” Celeste M. Cooper (Rosie Guerekoyame) joined the Steppenwolf Theatre Company ensemble in 2018 and most recently appeared in BLKS. Other theatre credits include Strawdog Theatre Company’s production of Barbecue at Steppenwolf’s 1700 Theatre, Blues for an Alabama Sky, The Hard Problem (Court Theatre); Measure for Measure (Goodman Theatre); Stick Fly (Windy City Playhouse); Never the Sinner (Victory Gardens Theater); The Hammer Trinity (The House Theatre of Chicago/ Adrienne Arsht in Miami); The Mecca Tales (Chicago Dramatists); Our Lady of 121st Street (Eclipse Theatre); How We Got On (Citadel Theatre Company); You On The Moors Now (The Hypocrites/ Theater on the Lake remount); her original one woman shows—Fight 4 Your Life, and The Incredible Cece (MPAACT and Stage 773). TV/ Film credits include a recurring role on Chicago PD (NBC); Spike Lee’s Chiraq, Sense8 (Netflix); and others. Celeste won The Most Promising Actress Award from the Black 8 Bios
Theater Alliance for Ruined with Eclipse Theatre Company where she’s an ensemble member and casting associate. Ms. Cooper has a B.A. in Speech Communications & Theatre from Tennessee State University and an M.F.A. in Acting from DePaul University Theatre School. Celeste is incredibly grateful for Papa God, family, friends like family, and Paonessa Talent Agency. Audrey Francis (Beatrix Geddes-Renwick) joined the Steppenwolf Theatre Company ensemble in 2017. She has been seen in You Got Older, The Fundamentals, Between Riverside and Crazy, The Herd, Drunken City, Life and Limb, Want and Where We’re Born. Other Chicago theatre 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). Film and television credits include Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, ER, Written Off, Dig Two Graves, Medal of Victory, Chicago Overcoat and Signature Move. Her commercial and voiceover work include campaigns for Sears, Lowe’s, Ford, Citibank, Kenmore, and Quaker. Audrey also teaches at, and is the co-founder and owner of, Black Box Acting. Ora Jones (Lolade Másarágba) is a member of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company ensemble, where she has appeared in Tracy Letts’s adaptation of Three Sisters, Middletown, The Brother/Sister Plays, The Unmentionables, The Crucible, The Violet Hour and Morning Star. Broadway credits include Les Liaisons Dangereuses and Matilda. Other Chicago credits include A Christmas Carol, Animal Crackers, Proof,
The Beard of Avon (Goodman Theatre); Sunday in the Park with George, The Madness of George III, Romeo and Juliet, Twelfth Night, A Flea in Her Ear (Chicago Shakespeare Theater); the world premiere of My Kind of Town (TimeLine Theatre Company); Execution of Justice (About Face Theatre); Our Town (Writers Theatre) and productions at Court Theatre, Northlight Theatre, Victory Gardens Theater, Chicago Children’s Theatre and Rivendell Theatre Ensemble. Her regional and New York work includes performances at the Weston Playhouse, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Next Act Theatre, Yale Repertory Theatre and Long Wharf Theatre, Manhattan Theatre Club, American Place Theatre and the Public Theater. She has appeared on film in Chicago Fire, Save the Last Dance, The Weather Man, Stranger Than Fiction and Were the World Mine.
Sandra Marquez (Theresa Irdley) joined the Steppenwolf Theatre Company ensemble in spring 2016 and most recently appeared in Mary Page Marlowe and The Motherf**ker with the Hat. Other credits at Steppenwolf Theatre Company include A Streetcar Named Desire, Sonia Flew, One Arm and a Steppenwolf for Young Adults production. At Teatro Vista, where she is a longtime company member, she directed Fade, My Mañana Comes, Breakfast Lunch & Dinner and Our Lady of the Underpass and has acted in numerous productions including A View from the Bridge for which she received a Jeff Award. Last fall she completed a three-year arc playing Clytemnestra in what was billed as Court Theater’s Iphigenia Cycle (Iphigenia at Aulis, Electra and Agamemnon). Some film and television credits include Boss, Empire, Chicago Med, Chicago Justice and Timer. Ms. Marquez is on the theater faculty at Northwestern University, where she very much enjoys teaching and mentoring young people.
Whit K. Lee (Wen Xiaoping) is beyond thrilled to be making his Steppenwolf Theatre Company debut. Off-Broadway credits include James Vincent Meredith Oliver! (National Asian Artists Project); (Michel Másarágba) has Junie B. Jones (Theatreworks); Evergreen appeared at Steppenwolf (Prospect Theatre Company); and Theatre Company in The No-No Boy (Pan Asian Repertory Theatre). Minutes, Between Riverside Regional credits include A Christmas Carol and Crazy, The March, Clybourne Park, (Actors Theatre of Louisville). Television The Hot L Baltimore, Superior Donuts (also and film credits include “Shen Li” in Wall Broadway), Carter’s Way, The Crucible, Street English (Pearson Education/EUX The Bluest Eye (also Off-Broadway at Media); Orange is the New Black and New Victory Theater) and The Pain and Approaching the Unknown. Whit is a the Itch. Other Chicago credits include graduate of Northwestern and New York University. “Love to my “dream team” Susan Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting (Lookingglass Campochiaro Confrey of CBU Management Theatre Company); Take Me Out (About Face Theatre); Duchess of Malfi, Othello and Padraic of JC William Agency!” (Writers Theatre); Much Ado About Nothing, Measure for Measure and Othello (Chicago Shakespeare Theater); as well as work at
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the Goodman Theatre, Drury Lane Theatre, Court Theatre, Victory Gardens Theater and Piven Theater Workshop. He recently completed a 3 year stint as Mafala Hatimbi with the national tour of The Book of Mormon. Television credits include Chicago Med, Boss, Prison Break, ER, Chicago Justice, The Exorcist, The Beast, Law and Order SVU and Chicago Code. Andy Nagraj (Prince Amir Abdullah) is proud to be making his Steppenwolf Theatre Company debut. Other Chicago theatre credits include A Year With Frog & Toad (Chicago Children’s Theatre); Harvey, Titus Andronicus (Court Theatre); You Can’t Take It With You (Northlight Theatre); Fiorello! (TimeLine Theatre Company); and Merchant on Venice (Silk Road Rising). Regional credits include Denver Center, Milwaukee Rep, Chautauqua, and the Utah, Hudson Valley, Texas, Ohio, and Virginia Shakespeare Festivals. Television and film credits include Chicago Fire and Geeta’s Guide to Moving On. Playwright and composer credits include Murphy’s Law and Talmadge & Ray. Teaching credits include the University of Pittsburgh. Training includes the University of Delaware’s Professional Theatre Training Program and the School at Steppenwolf. “Love and thanks to Stewart Talent, and to Liz, for (among other things) marrying him.” Dan Plehal (Beau D’oublé) is excited to work with Steppenwolf for the first time. Chicago performance credits include The Tempest (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre); Romeo & Juliet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (CST with Chicago Symphony Orchestra). Regional credits include Joseph…Dreamcoat 10 Bios
(Devon Theatre); I Never Saw Another Butterfly and Forest Fable (Walnut Street Theatre Outreach). Television credits include Chicago Fire and The Mysteries of Laura. Movement Direction credits include A Wrinkle in Time, Thumbelina (LifeLine Theatre); and Urinetown (Bohemian Theatre Ensemble). Dan created and performs in Dream Logic and A Life With No Limits with Aura Curiatlas Physical Theatre, where he is a founder and Co-Artistic Director. Karen Rodriguez (Marina) returns to Steppenwolf Theatre Company where she was last seen in The Rembrandt. She recently appeared in the world premiere of Breach by Antoinette Nwandu at Victory Gardens Theater and in the critically acclaimed solo show The Way She Spoke by Isaac Gomez at Greenhouse Theater Center. Other Chicago credits include Hookman (Steep Theatre); Blue Skies Process, Another Word for Beauty (Goodman Theatre); good friday (Oracle, Jeff nomination for Best Ensemble); Don Chipotle (The Storefront Theater); Graveyard of Empires, Our Holiday Stories (16th Street Theater); and Romeo and Juliet (Teatro Vista). Television credits include Chicago Justice. Ms. Rodriguez is a 2017 recipient of the Make a Wave 3Arts Award. Rainn Wilson (Thomas Irdley/Jimmy Peterson) After attending NYU, Rainn spent ten years working in the theater, performing Philadelphia, Here I Come and The Importance of Being Earnest at the Guthrie Theater and Long Days’ Journey into Night at Arena Stage, as well as many roles on and off Broadway. Partial film/TV credits include The Office, Almost Famous, Six Feet Under, Juno, Sahara, The Rocker, Super,
Backstrom, Star Trek: Discovery, the film of Will Eno’s play Thom Pain (based on nothing), and the forthcoming The Meg. Wilson co-founded SoulPancake, a digital media company and Lidè Haiti, an educational initiative that empowers at-risk girls through the arts and literacy. For Christopher Evan Welch. Eric Slater will perform the roles usually played by Rainn Wilson on April 22 at 7:30pm; April 24 at 7:30pm; May 6 at 3pm and 7:30pm; May 20 at 3pm; and May 22 at 7:30pm.
Eric Slater (Thomas Irdley/ Jimmy Petereson Standby) is thrilled to be working at Steppenwolf Theatre Company for the first time. Chicago credits include Cal in Camo (Rivendell Theatre Ensemble); Hand to God (Victory Gardens Theater); Feathers and Teeth, Smokefall (Goodman Theatre); and The Diary of Anne Frank (Writers Theatre). Off-Broadway credits include Juvenal Players (The Kitchen); The Dudley’s: A Family Game! (Theatre for a New City); Our Greatest Year (Kraine and The Brick); the original cast of Gloryana (The Public Theatre and The York Theatre Company); and Cyanocitta (The Beckett on Theatre Row). Regional credits include American Repertory Theatre, Boston Institute of Contemporary Art, Detroit Institute of Arts Museum, Madison Repertory Theatre and the Dobama Theatre. Television and film credits include Chicago Fire, Widows and Coming to You. Matthew-Lee Erlbach (Playwright) is honored to be collaborating with Steppenwolf Theatre Company. An actor/ playwright from Chicago and New York, his plays include Off-Broadway’s critically-
acclaimed Handbook for an American Revolutionary (Gym at Judson) and Eager to Lose, a Burlesque Farce in Rhyming Verse (Ars Nova). His work has been developed with The New Group, Vineyard, Ars Nova, MCC, Williamstown, NYTW, and Orchard Project. A recipient of the Humanitas Prize New Voices Award, his work has been supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Puffin Foundation, Laurents/ Hatcher Foundation, and was a member of Ars Nova’s 2014/15 Play Group. TV credits include Masters of Sex (Showtime), Gypsy (Netflix), Nickelodeon, and WWE. A proud graduate of the public school system from K through college, he volunteers with Habitat for Humanity and runs a writing program he created for single mothers transitioning out of homelessness and prison. Tina Landau (Director) an acclaimed writer, director and teacher, has been a Steppenwolf Theatre Company ensemble member since 1997. Her work at the theater includes Head of Passes, The Brother/Sister Plays, The Wheel, The Tempest, Time of Your Life, The Cherry Orchard, The Diary of Anne Frank, Berlin Circle, and her own play Space. On Broadway, Tina has conceived and directed the currently running SpongeBob Squarepants-The Musical, as well as productions of Superior Donuts and Bells Are Ringing. Other work in NYC includes Old Hats (Signature Theatre); A Civil War Christmas (New York Theatre Workshop); WIG OUT! (Vineyard Theatre); and the musical Floyd Collins (Playwrights Horizons) which she co-wrote. Tina teaches regularly at schools such as Yale and Columbia University and is the co-author, with Anne Bogart, of The Viewpoints Book.
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Todd Rosenthal (Set Design) has designed 28 productions for Steppenwolf Theatre Company. His Broadway credits include August: Osage County (Tony Award), The Motherf**ker with the Hat (Tony nomination), Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Of Mice and Men, This Is Our Youth, Fish in the Dark and the upcoming Broadway production of Straight White Men. Off-Broadway credits include Red Light Winter (Barrow Street Theatre), Domesticated (Lincoln Center Theater) and The Qualms (Playwrights Horizons). He designed for Big Apple Circus for six years. International credits include August: Osage County (London & Australia), The Beauty Queen of Leenane (Ireland) and Nice Fish (London). Regional work includes Goodman Theatre (artistic partner), Guthrie Theater, Berkeley Repertory Theatre and many others. Museum exhibitions include Mythbusters: The Explosive Exhibition and The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes. Awards include Olivier, Helen Hayes, Ovation, Garland, Jefferson, Bay Area Outer Critics Circle, and Michael Merritt. He is a professor at Northwestern University and a graduate of Yale School of Drama. Clint Ramos (Costume Design) returns to the Steppenwolf Theatre Company where he designed the scenery for Marie Antoinette. Broadway credits include Once on This Island, Violet, The Elephant Man (also West End), Eclipsed, In Transit, Sunday in the Park with George and Six Degrees of Separation. Among his awards are a Tony Award, an Obie Award for Sustained Excellence, three Lucille Lortel Awards, two ATW Henry Hewes Awards and the TDF Irene Sharaff Award. His work includes over 200 Off-Broadway, national and international credits including Here Lies Love, Torch Song and Sweet Charity. Clint is the principal designer for Encores! Off-Center. @clintramos 12 Bios
Scott Zielinski (Lighting Design) returns to Steppenwolf Theatre Company after lighting The Christians 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, Seoul, Shanghai, Shizuoka, Singapore, Stockholm, Stuttgart, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto, Vienna, Vilnius and Zurich. Upcoming projects include Trojan Women for LIFT London, Holland Festival and Weiner Festwochen. scottzielinski.com. Rob Milburn and Michael Bodeen (Sound Design) recently created music or sound at Steppenwolf Theatre Company for The Christians, Visiting Edna, John Steinbeck’s East of Eden and The Flick. They have composed music and sound for the Broadway productions of No Man’s Land & Waiting for Godot, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, The Miracle Worker, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and The Speed of Darkness; and sound for Sweat, The Price, Larry David’s Fish in the Dark, This Is Our Youth, Of Mice and Men, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Superior Donuts, reasons to be pretty, A Year with Frog and Toad, The Song of Jacob Zulu and The Grapes of Wrath. They have also created music and sound Off Broadway, at many of America’s resident theatres, London’s West End and at several other international venues. Please visit milbomusic.com.
Malcolm Ewen (Stage Manager) has worked at Steppenwolf Theatre Company since 1987 and his credits include BLKS, The Christians, Mary Page Marlowe, John Steinbeck’s East of Eden, Airline Highway, Russian Transport, American Buffalo, The Tempest and Man From Nebraska. He has taken four Steppenwolf shows to Broadway including The Grapes of Wrath and Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? which both won Tony Awards. Also on Broadway, he was the Production Stage Manager of Paul Simon’s musical, The Capeman. He serves on the Council of Actors’ Equity Association. Last spring, he was awarded the Del Hughes Award for lifetime achievement in stage management by the Stage Manager’s Association. A graduate of Amherst College, he returns every summer to Vermont to direct at the Weston Playhouse. Christine D. Freeburg (Assistant Stage Manager) returns to Steppenwolf Theatre Company where her credits include The Minutes, Linda Vista, Visiting Edna, Constellations, The Flick, John Steinbeck’s East of Eden, The Herd, Airline Highway, Tribes, The Motherf**ker with the Hat, Good People, The March, Sex With Strangers, American Buffalo (also at McCarter Theatre), The Tempest, The Seafarer, The Diary of Anne Frank, after the quake and Cherry Orchard. Other Chicago credits include Stones in His Pockets (Northlight Theatre); The Vanishing Twin, In The Eye of The Beholder, Arabian Nights (Lookingglass Theatre Company); Hamlet, Fraulein Else, Scapin (Court Theater); Once on This Island, Madame Butterfly, Old Wicked Songs, Violet (Apple Tree Theater) she is an adjunct faculty member at The Theatre School at DePaul University and spent nine summers stage managing at Weston Playhouse. She is happily married to Thom Cox and the proud mother of Joan Marie.
Ana Cristina (Gigi) Buffington (Company Vocal and Dialect Coach) is pleased to return to Steppenwolf Theatre Company where she has also worked on You Got Older, The Minutes, The Rembrandt, Hir, Pass Over, Linda Vista, The Christians, Visiting Edna, Mary Page Marlowe and John Steinbeck’s East of Eden. Other credits include Coriolanus (Red Bull Theatre Company); The Tempest (LaMaMa); The Merchant Of Venice, 500 year commemoration of the Jewish Ghetto (Venice, Italy); Elizabeth R: texts & beheadings (BAM and The Folger Theatre); A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hamlet (with David Tennant and Patrick Stewart), Love’s Labour’s Lost, (The Royal Shakespeare Company); The Taming Of The Shrew (Royal Shakespeare Company Newcastle tour); The Maids (director); Pericles, Othello, An Iliad, The Seagull, Hamlet, Romeo & Juliet and Richard III (American Players Theater). She is an Associate Arts Professor in the Department of Drama at Tisch School of the Arts, New York University. Gigi is a member of AEA, SAG/AFTRA and VASTA. Matt Hawkins (Fight Choreographer) is a Chicago-based director, actor, fight choreographer and movement director. He has been nominated for thirteen Jeff Awards and has received five. He holds a BFA in acting from Southern Methodist University and an MFA in directing from The University of Iowa. Later this year he will direct and choreograph Spring Awakening (Notre Dame); and choreograph violence for Macbeth (Chicago Shakespeare Theater), Guards at the Taj (Steppenwolf Theatre Company), and Support Group For Men (Goodman Theatre). He is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Notre Dame, where he serves as the head 13
of musical theatre for the Department of Film, Television and Theatre. He is married to actor/director/documentarian Stacy Stoltz. Penny Lane Studios (Wig & Hair Design) consists of Samantha Umstead, Emily Young, Coral Gable, and Christine Conley. They are honored to have been working with Steppenwolf Theatre Company since Good People in 2012. Other notable Steppenwolf credits include John Steinbeck’s East of Eden, Mary Page Marlowe and Head of Passes. Most recently they have designed wigs and hair for Plantation! (Lookingglass Theatre Company); Beauty Queen of Leenane (Northlight Theatre); and Smart People (Writers Theatre). In addition to being a wig studio, Penny Lane is a full service hair salon in Logan Square. Visit pennylanechicago. com and follow them on Instagram @pennylanewigs and @pennylanestudios. Jeff Jenkins (Physical Comedy Consultant) lived out his childhood dream of running away with Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey Circus the day he graduated high school. After years of performing Jeff was tapped to teach Physical Comedy at Clown College, The Theatre School at DePaul University and consult & choreograph on dozens of legitimate theatrical productions including Ubu Raw (Defiant Theatre); and Waiting for Godot (Goodman Theatre). Jeff and his wife Julie founded Midnight Circus in 1995, a theatrical tented circus that plays to over 15,000 people every year all throughout Chicago. Eva Breneman (Dialect Coach) returns to Steppenwolf Theatre Company, having previously worked on several productions including The Compass and The Herd. Recent credits include Blind Date (Goodman Theatre); The Belle of Amherst (Court Theatre); Plantation, (Lookingglass Theatre Company); Mary Stuart (Chicago 14 Bios
Shakespeare Theater); The Importance of Being Earnest (Writers Theatre); and In the Next Room or, The Vibrator Play (TimeLine Theatre Company). Regional credits include three seasons at American Players Theatre; The Who and the What (Milwaukee Repertory Theatre); and Love’s Labour’s Lost (Actor’s Theatre of Louisville). National Tours include Fun Home, Motown the Musical and Mamma Mia. Eva is an associate artist at TimeLine Theatre Company. Anna D. Shapiro (Artistic Director) joined the Steppenwolf ensemble in 2005 and was awarded the 2008 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play for August: Osage County (Steppenwolf, Broadway, London). She was nominated in 2011 in the same category for The Motherf**ker with the Hat (Public Theater, Labyrinth Theater). Other directing credits at Steppenwolf include The Minutes, Visiting Edna, Mary Page Marlowe, Three Sisters, A Parallelogram, Up, The Crucible, The Unmentionables (also at Yale Repertory Theatre), The Pain and the Itch (also in New York), I Never Sang for My Father, Man from Nebraska, Purple Heart (also in Galway, Ireland), The Drawer Boy, Side Man (also in Ireland, Australia and Vail, Colorado), Three Days of Rain, The Infidel and This Is Our Youth (which transferred to Broadway). Other Broadway credits include Of Mice and Men (with James Franco) and Fish in the Dark (with Larry David). OffBroadway credits include Domesticated (Lincoln Center). She is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama and Columbia. She is a full professor in Northwestern University’s Department of Theatre. David Schmitz (Executive Director) has worked at Steppenwolf Theatre Company for 12 years, serving in the roles of Director of Finance and Administration, General Manager and currently as Executive 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 as well as on the boards of the League of Chicago Theatres and Arts Alliance Illinois. David is a former board member for the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce and 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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PLAYWRIGHT MATTHEW-LEE ERLBACH ON THE DOPPELGÄNGER (an international farce) Edited by Patrick Zakem
Early in the rehearsal process for The Doppelgänger (an international farce), Steppenwolf’s Artistic and Marketing teams had the chance to ask playwright Matthew-Lee Erlbach some questions about the play. Where did this play came from? What made you want to write this story? Desperation. Rage. Hope. Fear. That our species cannot save itself from itself. That we can no longer coalesce around an agreed-upon Common Good—and enact it successfully within ourselves and for each other. If society is an expression of our values… then what does the current world say about what and who we value? We made this. This is not beyond our control. As I was reading about the religious conflict in the Central African Republic (CAR) and conflict minerals all over the world, I saw photos: faces of women and children, turned. By rape. More rape. Torture. Dead children. Husbands massacred. Over ideology. Over shiny dirt. I was compelled to tell everyone I could that this was the world we were living in. But not everybody wants to hear about these things all the time (yeah, I’m that asshole at the party)—so, this is my way of telling you. With chickens. When you follow the trail of blood from the lithium ion battery in your
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phone and laptop, you will find lithium mines teeming with men, women, and children, working in deadly conditions, often alongside troops, armed militias, and/or cartels. This is the human cost of innovation. This is the true price of most gold, coal, diamonds, and copper all over the world, including the United States. We are building yet another century on the backs of brown skin. And the women, men, and children fighting for justice, fighting for stabilization, fighting for their lives, hiding their children in cupboards—these people are heroes. Nobody should have to live like this. I needed to give their story a platform. Full stop. I view the world through the lens of economic justice. Unions. Where working people are not treated as obstacles to profit but as allies in the creation of that profit. Don’t you find it jaw-dropping that we can have a computer in our pocket and travel the oceans of space while we still tribalize each other to the point of bloodshed over resources? Aren’t we supposed to be better than this? Dear God, how do we permit such
a world to exist? Why have we given this permission for such horror to continue? What does that say about who we really are? Is this human species… Good? The other question I’m trying to answer is what is a viable path to economic and human justice both in the CAR and in our world as a whole? The cumulative consequences of inaction, inequity, and organized injustice are the same, whether it’s CAR or USA: political corruption, unrest, violence, and the loss of civil society. This is about the project of human civilization at the most fundamental levels and the kind of world we are maintaining. We did not build this world that we have inherited and likewise, we do not have to be custodians to those social, political, and economic structures that pit us against each other as a species. This, to me, is a question of liberty: those who are advancing it and those who are repealing it. So then, why farce? Did you have an existing interest in it? Yeah, I mean, the form revealed itself to me in its natural state: what is happening is a tragic farce, and therefore, it must be told truthfully, as is. I grew up on sitcoms that have a very similar structure (albeit miniaturized), to farce, so I’m sure that played some role—and a ton of stand-up and sketch: where the truth is radical. I also have a weird background having studied opera (I was gonna be an opera singer once upon a time), writing for WWE (TV wrestling), and, of course, doing a lot of comedy. Both opera and wrestling (athletic soap opera) are forms epic in size but which require such incredible
technical proficiency. And they draw from archetype, stereotype, commedia, melodrama, slapstick, sex, and have very high, desperate stakes. So I think all that certainly plays into this in terms of ingredients. Theatre to me is townhall, campfire, and church. Where we go to make the invisible visible, get our news about the human condition (maybe even sometimes real news), have our spiritual check-in, and bear witness. I love farce because it provokes the audience to lean forward, asking us not only to bear witness but also participate as another instrument in the symphony. We are now one in the unfolding events. We are now complicit. I also love farce because it is so close to tragedy—there is a very thin line between the two. The farce of the 18th century was about social upheaval, albeit love and romance. These big, acrobatic comedies had to be loud enough to be heard over the markets where they were performed. Similarly, I am hoping our farce can be heard over the marketplace terrordependent capitalism. Can you talk about the challenges of writing a traditional farce in the 21st century where, you know, no one wants to offend or be offended? I once read somewhere that the old Steppenwolf rallying cry was something like “Find the asshole. Rip it open. And stick your head in it.” So, I’m putting my swim cap on and penetrating. I believe that’s called “cranal.” We are provoked by reality, offended by the radical truths that shape our world: I am taking that farce and putting it on stage. I am writing the world as it has been recycled back to me, igniting
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those inherited devices, throwing them back at those oppressive power structures, and blowing them up on stage. Unchecked power is exploiting the human species, other species, and the planet as a whole. I will use all rhetorical devices available to me in order to expose and disable those who are dangerous to our society. Satire is about survival on a civic level, sure, but it’s also about emotional survival. Also, we gotta be able laugh at ourselves. If we lose the ability to find ourselves ridiculous, and see the humor in those things that are painful, sensitive, nuanced, dear, we will become constipated, humorless, and depleted of objectivity. I don’t think anyone wants to be so precious that we can’t unpack ourselves (these inventions) and find humor in who we are—otherwise, that’s a very dangerous place to be as artists and as citizens and just as people. I appreciate that we’re all on high alert right now because we’ve been so grossly underrepresented and misrepresented for decades and really all of American (and world) history. But in the case of this play, my job isn’t to protect anyone’s feelings—it’s to reflect back to us the nightmare fuck circus that my generation inherited and is in the process of dismantling and rewriting for the common good of all people, regardless of color, class, gender, orientation, ethnicity, background, experience, or marijuana strain preference (Sativa). May we all wrap our lips around the udders of our sacred cows and suck. Mmmmm… that shit’s tasty.
What can you tell us about the title of the play The Doppelgänger beyond the obvious doppelgängeriness? This whole idea of the doppelgänger is multifold: on the one hand, it’s the surface-level “hey, that person looks like me”—and this is our main story vehicle. There’s also the duality of the public and private faces of our representative and our nations—who we say we are to the world and our operating practices behind the scenes. And when we get to the Jekyll/Hyde aspect of our nature (Man and Monster), I am interested in the investigation of our own primal instincts. Rosie and Jimmy, in many ways, are two sides of my own psyche: there’s the one side that is fiercely fighting for my community and my nation, and then the other side that feels powerless, witless and feckless about it—totally in over my head. Am I doing enough? Am I doing it right? I wrestle with this duality: feeling both like native and constant outsider in my own life, in my own country. And the farce is taking that struggle and sprinkling cocaine all over it—what does this internal battle look like at the height of the ridiculous. And, as this Doppelgänger parable goes, the two things cannot coexist since they both take up competing space. If they cannot unify and come to common ground, then one must give way to the other. And, as Vonnegut would say, “so it goes.” Ultimately, what do you want people to walk away with? We must lift as we climb. We must lift as we climb. We must lift as we climb.
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A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2 By Lucas Hnath
2018/19 SEASON Find laughter, find connection, find adventure.
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Featuring ensemble members Celeste M. Cooper, Sandra Marquez and Yasen Peyankov January 31 – March 17, 2019 in the Downstairs Theatre A young 19th-century wife and mother reappears after a fifteen year escape from traditional society’s constraints… with an incredibly awkward favor to ask the same family that she abandoned.
By ensemble member Bruce Norris Directed by Pam MacKinnon
THE CHILDREN
Featuring ensemble members Glenn Davis, K. Todd Freeman, Francis Guinan and Tim Hopper
By Lucy Kirkwood Directed by Jonathan Berry
September 20 – November 4, 2018 in the Upstairs Theatre
Featuring ensemble members Ora Jones and Yasen Peyankov
In downstate Illinois, four sex offenders sharing a group home negotiate their place in a neighborhood that doesn’t want them and a society that doesn’t want to forgive them.
April 18 – June 9, 2019 in the Downstairs Theatre
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In an isolated seaside cottage in the East of England, a pair of retired nuclear scientists are startled by a visit from a former colleague, who proposes a chilling and dangerous plan.
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By Danai Gurira
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Featuring ensemble members Celeste M. Cooper and Ora Jones
Featuring ensemble members Glenn Davis and Tarell Alvin McCraney
November 15, 2018 – January 6, 2019 in the Downstairs Theatre
May 23 – July 7, 2019 in the Upstairs Theatre
The daughter in a tight-knit Zimbabwean-American family prepares for marriage and the future– until pre-wedding stress explodes into a fiercely funny, full-on family feud.
LA RUTA By Isaac Gomez Directed by ensemble member Sandra Marquez December 13, 2018 – January 27, 2019 in the Upstairs Theatre Inspired by the lives of hundreds of Mexican women who live, work—and disappear—along a Ciudad Juárez bus route, La Ruta weaves live music through a story of resilience in the wake of loss.
As a troupe of legendary drag queens prepare to work the runway at a midnight ball, WIG OUT! looks behind the sequined curtain at the dazzling world of the African American drag ball culture.
TRUE WEST By Sam Shepard Featuring ensemble members Jon Michael Hill and Namir Smallwood July 5 – August 18, 2019 in the Downstairs Theatre In its first Steppenwolf revival, Shepard’s masterpiece about two estranged brothers is reimagined through the eyes of a new generation of our artists, with a little help from old friends.
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Northern Trust The Orlebeke Foundation PwC Deborah and Stephen Quazzo Merle Reskin Robert and Louise Sanborn Harry and Susan Seigle Matthew Shapiro and Jacqueline Podewils Toni Sandor Smith Colette Cachey Smithburg and Tom Smithburg Bill and Orli Staley New Plays, New Artists, New Audiences The Davee Foundation The Laurents/Hatcher Foundation Prince Charitable Trusts Time Warner Foundation Zell Family Foundation Steppenwolf for Young Adults Allstate Insurance Company Alphawood Foundation Archer Daniels Midland Company Paul M. Angell Foundation Helen Brach Foundation Douglas R. Brown Ann and Richard Carr Citi Private Bank City of Chicago: Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events The Crown Family Nora Daley and Sean Conroy Amy Eshleman and Lori Lightfoot The Field Foundation of Illinois Mary and Paul Finnegan Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Joan Hall Walter E. Heller Foundation Hub International Illinois Tool Works Foundation Rebecca Johnston and Jeffrey Maling J.P. Morgan Liz and Eric Lefkofsky Tracy Letts Doug and Cynthia McKeen Colonel Stanley R. McNeil Foundation Lynn Lockwood Murphy and Barrett B. Murphy Northern Trust Charitable Trust Polk Bros. Foundation Robert and Louise Sanborn Dr. Scholl Foundation Steppenwolf Associates United Airlines
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CORPORATE, FOUNDATION & GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTORS
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS New Play Development Fund Committee supports Steppenwolf’s mission to be a preeminent producer of new American plays. Caryn Harris*, Co-Chair Anna D. Shapiro*, Co-Chair Julie Baskes Meredith Bluhm-Wolf* Douglas R. Brown* Susan O. Berghoef Joyce Chelberg Nora Daley* Anne Edwards Ethel and Bill Gofen Liz Lefkofsky Jim Mabie Deborah Quazzo* 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. Amy Eshleman*, Chair Michael Bolton Amy Bluhm* Sheila Chapman Beth Boosalis Davis* Jeremy Dunn Jane Fleming Paul Gaynor David Germaine Larry Grimm John Hart* Robert LoPrete Sybil Madison-Boyd Susan Noel Ashley Pettit Anne M. Phillips* Donald J. Phillips II Deborah Quazzo* Robert Sanborn* Michelle Schlack Sydney Sidwell Jennifer Stuart Elliot A. Stultz* Annie Tully David Wagener Nina A. Winston
Directors Circle Committee helps steward and grow the theater’s largest donor program. Gail Steingold, Chair Patricia Bobb Janyce D. Brengel Bryce Cooper Beth Boosalis Davis* Greg Desmond Ritu Dhingra Stacy Fleming Aimee Graham Julie Gustafson Mike Gustafson Arnold Horwich Judith Horwich Rebecca Johnston Sherri Kayser Michael LaTona Karen Levine Susan Lichtenstein Stephanie Linn Beth Loeb Cathy Nathan Toni Sandor Smith Gail Straus Frances E. Tuite 2018 Gala Steppenwolf’s Gala Co-Chairs plan the signature fundraising event led by the theater’s Board of Trustees. Verett Mims* Elliot Stultz* Audrey Francis and Chris Froseth Cathy and James Vincent Meredith Jeff Perry and Linda Lowy Women in the Arts Luncheon Host Committee spearheads our annual fundraising event, honoring leading artists in theater, film and television. Susan Berghoef Amy Bluhm* Meredith Bluhm-Wolf* Marlene Breslow-Blitstein* Elizabeth H. Connelly* Caroline and Keating Crown* Mary A. Dempsey Amy Eshleman* Noreen Gallagher Sarah Glavin
Mary Kathryn Hartigan Donna La Pietra* Liz and Eric Lefkofsky* Mary Ludford* Debbi Marchese Lynn Lockwood Murphy* Colette Cachey Smithburg* Susan Farnham Warrington Helen Zell* 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. Meitav Aaron Jocelyn Arrieta Ayaan Asthana Desiree Cobbins Ines Garcia Rory Hayes Gwyneth Lemaster Liliana Mastroianni Lilian McGrady Zosia Nowak Kealoha Ogunseitan Amber O’Sullivan Nikhil Patel Diana Pham Sarah Powers Giezi Salazar Jairo Saucedo Tia Smith Tyra Smith Karen Sylvester Ramman Takhsh Holden Thomas Jenifer Trujillo Anika Waco Natalie Wexler To get involved or learn more, please contact Eric Evenskaas, Senior Development Director, at 312-654-5615 or eevenskaas@steppenwolf.org.
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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 Ruth D. and Ken M. Davee New Works Fund
Ford Foundation Artistic and General Operating Endowment Funds Richard and Mary L. Gray Production Endowment Fund
DIRECTORS CIRCLE Avy and Marcie Stein Sustaining Fund for the Ensemble Steppenwolf Board Designated Endowment Fund
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Fund for the Development of New Work
Steppenwolf Theatre Company Endowment Fund created with Searle Funds at the Chicago Community Trust
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Nancy L. Wald Production Endowment Fund
Daniel E. McLean National and International Production Fund
John and Carol Walter Production Endowment Fund
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 Eric Evenskaas at 312-654-5615 to learn more about the giving options to consider in your estate planning. Anonymous
Michael Goldberger
Dr. Paul Lisnek
Valerie and Joseph Abel
Michael Hansen and Nancy Randa
Kenneth J. Porrello and Sherry L. McFall
John Hart
Sylvia J. Pozarnsky
Lynn Hauser and Neil Ross
Merle Reskin
Tom Irwin
Dr. Edward O. Riley
Jared Kaplan and Maridee Quanbeck
T. Marshall Rousseau
Michele Kenner
Harry Seigle
Robert C. Anderson Dr. Marvin and Joyce Berman Norma Borcherding Douglas R. Brown Barbara L. Dean Janice and Rob Esser Robert H. Glaze
Melanie G. Larch
Patrick J. Schauer Judy Sugarman
We remember the following members of the Steppenwolf family who have made a bequest to the theater. Their legacy will ensures that Steppenwolf continues to flourish. Hope A. Abelson
Marjorie Douglas
Alba Biagini
James F. Oates
Nelson D. Cornelius
Andrea Romain and Cleo V. Orthel
Jo Hopkins Deutsch
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Rose L. Shure and Sidney N. 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‡ Michael Bender and Sheridan Prior‡ Leigh and Henry Bienen‡ Marlene Breslow-Blitstein and Berle Blitstein Douglas R. Brown Ann and Richard Carr Joyce Chelberg‡ Elizabeth H. Connelly Caroline and Keating Crown Nora Daley and Sean Conroy‡ Rich and Margery Feitler Amy and Cameron Findlay‡ King and Caryn Harris‡ John Hart and Carol Prins‡ Pam and Dennis D. Howarter Liz and Eric Lefkofsky‡ Lynn Lockwood Murphy and Barrett B. Murphy‡ Mary and Bill Ludford Ronald J. Mallicoat, Jr. Robert and Louise Sanborn Elliot A. Stultz Helen Zell‡ Grand Patrons ($25,000 – $49,999) Sarah Beardsley and Dr. Christopher Randolph Phil and Mary Beth Canfield Beth Boosalis Davis and Maxwell S. Davis Shawn M. Donnelley and Christopher M. Kelly‡ Amy Eshleman and Lori Lightfoot Ethel and Bill Gofen Richard and Mary L. Gray‡ Bob and Amy Greenebaum‡ Mrs. John M. Hartigan Marian, Fruman and Lisa Jacobson Steven D. Loucks‡ Jim and Kay Mabie‡ Holly and Matt Maloney‡ Mr. and Ms. David E. Mendelsohn Pam and Ashley Netzky Randy and Susi Rowe
Bruce Sagan and Bette Cerf Hill Manny Sanchez and Pat Pulido Sanchez Sue and Harry Seigle Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Shapiro‡ Colette Cachey Smithburg and Tom Smithburg Bill and Orli Staley Bryan Traubert and Penny Pritzker Karen Zelden and Ralph Senst‡
Cari and Michael J. Sacks‡ Elizabeth Schubert Stephanie B. Smith and Gerald Smith Toni Sandor Smith Marcie and Avy Stein Frances E. Tuite John and Carol Walter Nina B. Winston Ronald and Geri Yonover
Distinguished Patrons ($10,000 – $24,999) Anonymous Andrew and Amy Bluhm Meredith Bluhm-Wolf and Bill Wolf Betty Bradshaw Michael and Cathy Brennan Julie and Bill Casserly Mr. and Mrs. A. Steven Crown Donald and Anne Edwards Juliette Feld and Andrew Grossman Mary and Paul Finnegan Stacy and Ian Fleming John and Katherine Fox Christine Albright and Lawrence Gill Valerie and Paul Goodrich Aimee Graham and Nigel Caine Leslie and Matthew Gray Joan Hall Jon Michael Hill Perry and Cathy Iverson Jeffrey Maling and Rebecca Johnston Brad and Kim Keywell Tracy Letts Kate and William Macdonald Cynthia Luse-McKeen and P. Douglas McKeen Verett Mims L. Heather Mitchell and Kenny Mitchell Christopher and Eileen Murphy Anne and Don Phillips Deborah and Stephen Quazzo Merle Reskin Lynn Hauser and Neil Ross
Patrons ($5,000 – $9,999) Anonymous (4) Loren Almaguer and Frank Gerleve Mr. and Mrs. Jack Angelo David and Suzanne Arch Andy and Sue Arnold Gerry Barad Dr. and Mrs. Marvin H. Berman Alan and Nancy Berry Kevin Boehm and Courtney Moon Janyce D. Brengel Lois Browning Carol and Douglas Cohen Gia and Isaac Colunga Jerry and Josephine Conlon Liam and Francesca Connell Kent and Liz Dauten Mary A. Dempsey, Philip H. Corboy Foundation Laura and Scott Eisen Mary M. Emerson Tom and Pat Erickson Becki and Scott Etzler Maurice Fantus and Judith Aiello Kenneth and Bonnie Feld Jane Fleming and Melinda Kempton Marcy and Harry Harczak Ms. Joan Harris Mrs. Louise Hart Michael and Mona Heath Fund Judy and Jay Heyman David Hiller George A. Joseph and Carolyn Bateman‡ David and Susan Kalt Jared Kaplan and Maridee Quanbeck
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Jen and Brad Keck Stephen Kriegel and Family Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lad Christine and Michael LaTona Mr. Marvin J. Leavitt and Ms. Susan Karkomi Susan Lichtenstein and John Rokacz Brian Lukanic and Kelly Dixon Amos and Anat Madanes Howard and Sandy Nagelberg Mr. and Ms. Dave Obenauer Ashley and Noah Pettit Jennifer and Perry Pinto Burton X. and Sheli Rosenberg Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Rosenfeld Ms. Doris D. Roskin Sandra and Earl Rusnak, Jr. David and Susan Schmid Mr. and Ms. Ilan Shalit Jeffrey Singer and Patricia Carman Steven Smith Gail and Eugene Steingold Jacqueline Tilton Richard and Elaine Tinberg Michael and January Ward Robert and Susan Warrington Dr. David Wasserman Lorrayne and Steve Weiss Sustainers ($2,500 – $4,999) Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. John Aalbregtse Carina Abbaticchio and Christine Hermosisima Kathi and Roger Adams Jack J. Adrian Mr. Anjan Asthana Paula Ausick Sharon Baker John and Caroline Ballantine Gustavo Bamberger and Martha Van Haitsma Solomon and Camila Barnett Bob and Trish Barr Martha and Al Belmonte Norman and Virginia Bobins Stephen and Lynn Bolanowski‡ Doug Bradbury Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Braun Robert and Mary Briscoe Mr. Thomas M. Burke Philip Burgess and Jim Nutter Michael and Merle Cahan David Callahan and Terri Abruzzo Bobby Cannavale Drs. Rex Chisholm and Kathleen Green
Michael and Edie Cohen Deb and Denny Cowhey Patricia Cox, Katie and Will Hunckler Judy and Tapas K. Das Gupta Diane Dawson Greg Desmond and Michael Segobiano Bill and Cindee Dietz Philip and Marsha Dowd Drs. Thomas E. Durica and Susan Jacob Dr. Steven B. Edelstein George Engeln Randall Fearnow and Beth Compton Roxanne Hori and Robert Felsenthal Steven Florsheim and Jennifer Friedes Lisa and John Folkers Daniel J. Rubin and Karen Frederick Kate and Michael Fridholm Kate Friedlob Mr. and Mrs. Sherwin Friedman Susan Fuchs, M.D.‡ Leonard Gail and Robin Steans David and Noreen Ann Gallagher Gary L. Gephart Scott Gidwitz Beverly Wyckoff and Charles Ginsberg Richard Ginsberg and Natalie Tessler Mr. and Mrs. James J. Glasser Bob and Carol Goldberg Sheila and Tom Gorey Sue and Melvin Gray Dr. and Mrs. Sheldon Greenberg‡ William and Nanci Greene James and Brenda Grusecki M. Julie and Michael Gustafson Jack and Sandra Guthman Ginger and Del Hall Michael Hansen and Nancy Randa Pam and David Harrington Marlene and Sonny Hersh David Kistenbroker and Cynthia Heusing Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Hill The Hirschfields Ann S. Hoenig and Jonathan L. Hoenig Dr. Matthew and Kimberly Horowitz Dr. and Mrs. David Ingall Patricia Jeffers Craig and Heidi Johnson
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Timothy B. Johnson and Valerie B. Wiley Jeffrey and Lisa Jozwiak Reis and Sherri Kayser Andrew Keyt Laurie Kladis Jonathan Klein and Susan Cohn Mr. and Mrs. Tom Knauff Mr. and Mrs. Sanfred Koltun Dr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Korbet MD Raminder and Vinay Kumar Jody LaVoie Tanya Levshina and Ilya Volvovski Ms. Stephanie F. Linn and Dr. Seth B. Krantz Mark and Frances Mann Don and Melinda Marshall Andrew R. McGaan Mr. and Ms. Paul McGrady Lyn McKeaney Kevin and Beth McMeen Ellie and Bob Meyers Amy Laiken and Tim Michel Mr. and Mrs. Steve Monieson Ms. Katherine Nardin Jean and Jordan Nerenberg Bob and Joyce O’Malley Susan and Ted Oppenheimer Elizabeth Orelup and Lawrence Sonntag Ms. Sarah Paulson Simon and Kim Perutz Dale and Loretta Pierson Ms. Sherri Pincus Patricia Pippert and Steven Redfield Avi and Joan Porat Kenneth J. Porrello and Sherry L. McFall‡ Andrew and Judy L. Porte Bradley and Patricia Reid Mrs. Robert Reum Nina Riccardi Trisha Rooney Howard and Gail Schaffner Matthew and Tina Schubert David and Judith L. Sensibar Mark and Kimberly Shadle Anna D. Shapiro and Ian Barford Michael Shapiro and Deb Gohr Shapiro Ms. Virginia Simmons Robert and Nancy Singleton Mr. Erik Smith and Ms. Edith Gregson Matthew Steinmetz Kristin and Stan Stevens Edward A. Studzinski Judy Sugarman
Sue and Timothy Sullivan Dr. and Mrs. James V. Talano James E. Thompson John and Maribeth Totten Nick Trakas and Marc Cerone Kelly and Jay Tunney Reed and Rosemary Tupper Donna and Dirk Vos Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wanda Carey Weiss and Karen Pierce Jane and Greg Wintroub Susan and Bob Wislow Elizabeth Wohlleb Elizabeth A. Ziegler Benefactors ($1,500 – $2,499) Anonymous (7) Kim and David Adler Karen and Scott Alexander Catherine Allegra and James Tanner Polly Allen Alyce Paris Nicholas and Kathleen Amatangelo Kimball Anderson and Karen Gatsis Anderson Robert C. Anderson Robert Anderson and Joanna Nicholas Robert and Marilyn Arensman Stephanie and Dana Arnett Jeffrey S. Arnold and Ellen J. Neely Edgar Bachrach Richard and Janice Bail Andy and Stephanie Baker‡ Yuri and Elena Balasanov Catherine Bannister Mr. Larry Barden Merrill and Alice Barden Cynthia Barginere Laura Barnett Sandra Bass Camille Bathurst and Gregory Belzley Bruce and Debbie Bentcover Shirley and Tom Berchou‡ Susen H. Berg and James C. Berg Ron and Colleen Bess Jeff Bethke and Leah Vaselopulos Nicholas Biederman Jon Blanc Shaun and Andy Block Patricia C. Bobb Stanley and Anne Boychuck Robert and Joell Brightfelt‡ Reid Brody and Sally Schwartz-Brody Mr. and Mrs. Norman Brooks Dawn and Harmon Brown
George and Joyce Brown‡ David and Michelle Buck John D. and Leslie Henner Burns Timothy Burroughs and Barbara Smith Joseph and Cory Cancila‡ Kathleen and Robert Carey Sheila J. Chapman Dr. Rosalyn A. Chrenka and Ralph P. Maffucci Michael and Stephanie Chu Nancy Ciezki and Diane Kostecke Dana Green and Thomas Clancy Keith and Barbara Clayton Zac and Lesley N. Cochran James and Julie Coffman Thomas and Kathleen Coleman Steven and Caralynn Collens Ed Cook and Melissa Perrett Cook‡ J. Gorman Cook and Carole Kohout Bryce Cooper Merle R. Cooper Lisa and Brian Cornell Winnie and Bob Crawford Phyllis Cretors James Curley and Isabel O’Connell Carl and Cynthia Curry Daniel R. Cyganowski Dean and Lori Czuma Stephen F. Danziger Marlowe Davis Mr. and Mrs. Menahem Deitcher Scott Delman Donald Deutsch Gautam and Ritu Dhingra Roberta S. Dillon Ms. Cari Dinneen Carmelita Dockery, ABD Patricia and Richard Doonan Raymond and Marybeth Drake Erin and Ian Drury Malcolm D. Ewen Juliet and Marc Fallah Demitri and Pamela Fardelos David and Mary Farkas Harris J. Feldman, M.D. Carol and Steven Felsenthal Lorna Filippini Mr. and Mrs. Richard Filler Kim M. Folta Cory and Cyndi Fosco Jim and Sandy Freeburg Denise Michelle Gamble Patti Eylar and Charlie Gardner Lisa Garling and Jeff Miller Tom and Beth Garrow‡ Gigi Gamauf and Dr. Joseph Gavron
Steven M. Gerschoffer Susan and John Gibbons Elizabeth Glassman Charlie and Mary Gofen Deidra D. Gold Jennifer and Isaac Goldman Dr. Paul Goldstein and Ms. Nasrin Mahani Sue-Gray Goller Laurence and Carrie Grant Mary and Jim Greene Michael and Lisa Greenfield Suzanne Gylfe Victoria and Charles Harris‡ Stacie R. Hartman Dorothy Harza Lois and Marty Hauselman Mark and Joelle Hayes James and Anne Heger Sandra L. Helton and Norman M. Edelson James LaForce and Stephen Henderson Rachel Henry Richard and Elaine Heuberger Midge and Frank Heurich Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hibel Grayson Holmbeck Arnold and Judith Horwich‡ Holly E. Humphreys William Ibe Nicole and Pedro Irazoqui Mary Ittelson John Ittner and Jennifer Van Dyke Craig “CJ” Jensen and Craig Dannenbrink Ed Jeske and John Hern Holly Johnston Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kaplan David Kathman Dr. Claudia Anne Katz Aviva Katzman and Morris Mauer Mary Ann and Mark Kaufman Adam and Renee Keats Thomas E. Keim Sheryl and Tom Keith‡ Peter and Susan Kelly Chris Kendrick and Kasturi Haldar John F. Kennedy Gerould and Jewell Kern Helen J. Kessler Patricia and Wayne Kik‡ Mike and Leslie King Harry Kinzie Tom Klarquist and Steve Somora Stephanie and Peter Klein Jean Klingenstein Jeffrey Koh
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Mr. and Mrs. Martin J. Koldyke Suzy Krueckeberg Mr. Matthew Kutcher and Ms. Rebecca Richards Carol and Jerome Lamet Gerald R. Lanz and Lisa Kearns Lanz Tom and Renee Lavallee Ron and Kim Lemar Travis Lenkner and Erin Delaney Bernard and Averill Leviton Arthur and Catherine Lewis Wil Lewis Dr. Paul M. Lisnek Diane and Bill Lloyd Beth Loeb Dr. Carl Gustas and Jan Logan Abby and George Lombardi Diane and Alejandro Longoria Fran Lambros and John Lowry‡ Mrs. Barbara Lucas and Ms. Toni Sieve‡ Dorothy and Oren Lund Michael Maloney and Christine Zyzda Naja Maltezos Arlene Manelli Sandy and Jerry Manne Barbara and Larry Margolis Christine and David Markovitz The Masnato Family Eric and Sarah Mayeda Jim and Lynn McClure Lee and Joyce McCullough Bob and Barb McCullough Becky and Bob McLennan Randi Merel and Allen LeHew Dr. Janis Mendelsohn Jim Milbery and Anna Deaugustine Michael and Susan Miller Dr. George and Maureen Miz Liz Morgan Ms. Stephanie Morimoto Blake and Debra Moritz‡ Mindy Munson Patrick J. Nash, Jr. Cathy and Robert Nathan Judy Neafsey and Terry Conway David Ellis and Hope Nightingale Mary Nolen Peg O’Connor Joe O’Leary Bridget R. O’Neill Susan and George Obermaier Gary and Marcie Ochs Mr. Tony Olson Sandra and Mark Ostler
Brian A. Paetow and Gretchen K. Beetner Jim and Sue Pajakowski Vicki L. Parker Mr. Deep Patel and Ms. Nisha Begwani Amy and Brent Peebles Melissa Peralta Sandra and Michael Perlow John and Christine Pfeiffer Dr. Susan Burland and George Plumb Kate Pokorny and Steve Waszak‡ Mr. Guy Ponticiello Mary Beth and Terry Porter Elliott Quigley Paul Rauch and Frank Cozzi Linda Reid Lynne Remington and Geoff Goldberg Mr. and Mrs. Jerald F. Richman Ms. Lauri Riggen Susan and Edwin Ritts John C. Roberts and Lynn D. Fleisher Randy and Betsy Rochman James and Trude Roselle Dr. Jeff Rosen and Ms. Gail Rosen Hilary Rosenthal Dr. Abbie Roth and Sandra Gladstone Roth Holly B. Rothschild Alan Gordon Rottman Mary and Bob Rowe Marilynn Rubio George and Kimberly Ruhana Mrs. Joanne Ruxin John Ryan Ms. Rebecca Ryerson Francis C. Sadac Ms. Carol S. Sadow A. Sue Samuels Richard and Susan Sanders Pamela and Fred Sasser Paul Scavone and Donna Pawlus Michelle Maton and Mike Schaeffer Stephanie Scharf and David Taber‡ Joseph Scheper and Kevin Ray Michelle Schlack Ms. E. Jane Schmitz Alan Kozlowski and John Schuchert Diana and Richard Senior Surendra and Dorothie Shah Nancia Shawver and Larry Weiner Hope and Jeffrey Sheffield
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Mr. and Mrs. David R. Shevitz Judy and Jeffrey Silverman Ms. Julia Simpson James and Mary Jo Slykas Heather and Adam Smedstad‡ Melissa and Chuck Smith Neil Smith Family Ron and Leslie Smith Sharon Specht Kelly and Jami Stone Lawrence Stone and Margaret Jongleux Gail and John Straus Mary Stowell and Jim Streicker Lauren and Steve Strelsin Lisa Sullivan Ms. Sarah Swain and Mr. John Hart Mark and Leah Taylor Ilene Patty and Tom Terpstra Mr. Marshall Thompson Carrie Thoms The Tipton Family Greg and Mary Tuite Scott and Adriane Turow Brady I. Twiggs Tali and Liat Tzur Marilee Unruh Betty Vandenbosch Shawn VanDerziel and Jay Clarke John and Julie Varga Erika Nelson and David Wagener Mr. Allan Waite The Wake Family Ken Wanlass & Sara Kim and Scott Wayne Sherrie and Albert Weiss Tom and Blaine Wells Anne and Jay Whipple Jack and Keli Wildermuth Jon Will and Ada Mary Gugenheim‡ Jessica and Jeff Wisniewski‡ Sherry Wolfe Michael Wollensak and Noel Yumang Joe Wolnski and Jane Christino Bobbi Zabel Eileen and David Zampa Alexandra Zaporozec and John Roussos Andrew Zwetz
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 January 31, 2018. Producers ($1,000 – $1,499) Anonymous (3) Mr. and Ms. Mark Ahern Kate Arrington Mr. and Mrs. Paul Audrain Jennifer Baryl Ted and Robbie Beaty † Dee Beaubien Lois J. Bider Ms. Heiji Black Mr. and Mrs. Philip Block III Lin Brehmer and Sara Farr Susan Buchanan and Steve Brown Gregory C. Cameron Ray Capitanini Clyde C. Compton Bonnie Dauer Nancy Dehmlow Mr. and Mrs. Adam DeWitt Amina Dickerson and Julian Roberts Michele and George Dragisity Joan and John Dysart Jennifer M. Ellin Brian Fabes and Lisa Schneider Fabes Michael and Jacky Ferro Peter Fischer Lori Mae Frith† Gordon and Wendy Gill Terrence Glomski Brian J. and Janie Gold Ms. Megan Goldish Mr. and Ms. David Graham Jonathan and Sarah Graham† The Greffin Family Lina Hilko† James and Margot Hinchliff Mr. David Hoffman Mr. and Ms. Bill Hughson Sandy Ihm and Ken Belcher James A. Jolley, Jr. and R. Kyle Lammlein Mr. Jonathan Kahn and Ms. Susan Stone Stacy M. Kemp† Rachel Kraft Neal and Kathleen Kulick Daniel Castellaneta and Deborah Lacusta Daniel Laytin
Christine Leahy and Adam Weinberg Mark Ledogar Madeline and Steve Lesnick Shana Lewis and Rob Magasano Mr. and Ms. Paul Marks Joan and Jerry Matson Michael E. McCaslin† Tarell Alvin McCraney Ms. Blair McGee Scott Johnson and Gary Metzner Mr. and Mrs. David Moes Amy Morton and Rob Milburn Mr. Mark Neil and Ms. Laurel Lipkin Howard and Cathy Niden Susan and Nicholas Noyes Barbara and Daniel O’Keefe Carrie and Matthew Parr Margaret Pendry Frank and Mary Phillips Mark Piznarski Fred and Karen Rhynders† Ms. Kayla Roan Angela Robertson Riney and Carol Robertson Lisa and Doug Rosskamm Adesh and Sonia Ramchandran Mr. and Ms. Bryan Sanders Carlo and Lalie Scandiuzzi William B. Schildgen Mr. and Ms. Richard Schmitzer Michael Shannon Christine A. Slivon Dariel J. Stack Michael and Salme Harju Steinberg† Patty Sternberg Ms. Lisa Stevak Robert Stillman and Janet Surkin Sylvia and Joe Stone Ms. Jennifer Stuart Mr. Kevin Sullivan Ms. Ann Taylor and Mr. Stephen Skardon Ms. Holland Taylor Howard and Jane Tyner Ramona and Daniel Ustian Erich Walch Brittany White Ms. Harriet White Mark and Christie Wilson†
Ensemble ($500 – $999) Anonymous (12) Richard and Jill Almeida Ms. Evvie Alter Jill and David Altman† Jim and Sheila Amend† Greg and Janine Amoroso Arthur and Rebecca Anderson Harold and Judith Anderson† Walter Aque Lorilyn Aquino† John Asplin and Christine Orders Peggy Bagley and Rabbi Douglas Goldhamer Dave and Donna Barnes Teri and Steve Barnett Howard Bauchner Deborah and James Baughman Scott and Carla Benigni Susan R. Benner Gene and Natalie Bernadoni† Harriet and Howard N. Bernstein Jacqueline Carroll Bernstein and Louis Bernstein Adrian and Arta Beverly Beryl and David Bills Mr. and Ms. Norm Bilow Mr. Jeremy Bird and Ms. Betsy Hoover Ms. Nicole Bjornvick John Blair and Liz Buchanan† Ms. Faye Blake Marc D. Blakeman Gene and Lynne Blanc Ms. and Mr. Lena Blitstein R. Darrell Bock James Botana and Monica Khetarpal† Donald F. Bouseman Aldridge and Marie Bousfield William Bouvel Phyllis and Sam Bowen Andrea and David Braun Joey Breslow David Briggs† Bruce and Kate Burgun Ms. Arlene Byster Mr. Ed Calkins William Carpenter Sharon Carr Mr. and Ms. Jack Carriglio
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Ms. Tania Castroverde Moskalenko Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Chandler Antonio and Houda Chedid Bridget Cheeseman Debbie and John Chipman Betty Cleeland Elizabeth O’Connor Cole Pam and Howard Conant Ms. Jane Corron Jean Costigan Susan Craft Maureen Crowley Liese Dallbauman Lucy and Bill Dallman Rathin Datta Michelle de Vlam† Mary and Daniel Deziel Austin Dias† Solveig Direnzo Dorothy L. Domuray David Dranoff and Wendy Epstein Natalie Dudek† Arthur and Elizabeth Duquette Audrey Eisenmann and David Pepperberg Ellen Feinstein and Adam Engle Erika Erich The Felder Family Nancy and Rick Firfer Jim and Shellie Fisch Mr. and Ms. Mark Fisher Lois Farrell Fisher Sally Fletcher † Jim and Yvonne Fogerty † Mike and Karen Folk Rebecca and Barry Friedland Joanne Benazzi Friedland June Freidlich Jim Gattone Edward and Dawn Gershman William J. Gibbons Joseph Glaser and Jessica Schneider Glaser Keith Goggin Jaye and John Golanty † Karen M. Goldstein† Leo and Linda Gordon Chester Gougis and Shelley Ochab Phoebe and Archie Graber † John S. Mrowiec and Karen Granda Dedrea Gray Dr. Kitty Green James and Lynn Grogan† Mr. and Ms. Dave Grossman
Marie Gunn† Kim and Randy Hack Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hacker † Linda Halperin Bill Hamilton Chester and Phyllis Handelman Rachel Hatch Jean Hawkinson Christie Hefner Ms. Marilyn Hirsch and Mr. Zvi Noy Anne Linsdau-Hoeppner and Walter F. Hoeppner III Patrick and Kristina Hourihane Marlene Howell Karen Hunken† Patricia Hurley Jean Perkins and Leland Hutchinson Tim Jackson and Dana McKenna† Paul Jeffries Ms. Rachelle Jervis Mr. Scott Johnstone Todd and Jennifer Jones Laura and Eric Jordahl Janelle S. Joseph Melvin and Annie Kahn Mr. And Mrs. David Katz Charles Katzenmeyer Polly Kawalek Dr. Susan A. Kecskes† Rita Kerns Jeffrey Kerr Mr. William Kerr David and Sharon Kessler Frank and Katherine Kinney † Sylvia and John Kinney Matt and Karen Klickman Ms. Monica Kline Mr. and Mrs. David Knapp Ms. Leslie Kondziela Electra D. Kontalonis Sherry and Alan Koppel Ms. Marilee Kovacs Rob and Laura Kozloff Ms. Kim Kumiega Terri Lacy Pamela K. Ladd George M. Langlois, Ph.D.† Melanie Larch and Rudy Panucci† Laura and Pat Lederer Peter and Judith Lederer Sheila Fields Leiter Catherine Leyser † Fran and Chuck Licht † Mr. Chris Liguori and Ms. Cathy Ross Stacy and Peter Lindau
Alec Litowitz and Jennifer Litowitz Peter Littlewood Mark and Carol Lorenz Stacy Lubs Ms. Julia Luscombe Karyn Lutz David Marker and Georgann Joseph George and Nancy Matkov Sheila and Mark Matuscak Robert and Eleanor M. McAllister Mike and Cindy McCabe Cathy and Mark McKee† Sheila and Harvey Medvin Ms. Blythe Mendelson Mr. and Mrs. Mike Mercurio Susan Messing Margaret Minneman Chris Mollet and Lynne LaJone Rick and Joyce Morimoto† Joan Neil Wendy Norris Emily and Henry Neuberger Terri and Chuck Nevins Michael and Charlotte Newberger Lynne Considene Nieman Jim Norman Mr. and Mrs. Charles Norwesh Susan and Larry Nutson Mary Pat O’Brien John and Joy O’Malley Mr. Tom O’Neill and Ms. Ann David Roberta Olshansky Shawna and Jay Owen Ms. Savi Pai Ms. Diana Palomar Scott Jana R. O’Brien and Wayne T. Parman John and Roberta Paskvalich Doug and Jenny Patinkin Thomas Pawlik and Ava Cohn Susan A. Payne Lynn and Mel Pearl Mr. Tom Pearl John Pintozzi Frank C. Pond† Sylvia J. Pozarnsky and Tom Riley V. Pristera, Jr.† Jeff and Susan Rashid Vladimir and Deb Rasin Gabriel and Dorit Raviv Bill and Tracy Reeder P. Kevin Reidy Lisa Remby Richard and Susan Rieser Stephen and Caryn Robin
Steve Rodichok and Renee Gattone† Honey and Howard Rosenfeld Mrs. Donald S. Roth Chaya and Walter Roth T. Marshall Rousseau Ms. Shilpa Rupani Sujaya and Prem Rupani Diana and Ed Ruthman Dan Sackett † Bettylu and Paul Saltzman John R. Samolis Mr. John Sandwickand Ms. Cynthia Van Osdol Mr. Hari Santhanam Brett Saternus and Elizabeth Marklein Jane E. Schaafsma Jim and Marguerite Schellentrager Allison and Charles Scherer Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Schewe Cynthia Schilsky Ms. Marian Schulz Susan J. Schwartz Richard and Betty Seid Ms. Erica Semrad Leslie Shad and Joe Brennan Luna Okada and Wynn Sheade† Mr. Richard Smart and Ms. Sheila Owens Ms. Melissa Smith Ron Sorini and Desiree Tucker-Sorini Stephen Spigel and Diana Williams Seena and Carey Stein Cathy and Jon Stein† Doris Sternberg Mr. Todd Stofflet and Mr. Jason Stevens Jeff and Tondra Stoller † Mr. Jason Brett and Dr. Lauren Streicher Larry E. Stuckey II Yvonne Sutor † Vivian Tedford Jeff Thomas and Rebecca Coleman† Ms. Christine Thompson Richard Tobiason† Mr. and Mrs. Tony Toulouse Edward and Edith Turkington Anne Van Wart and Michael Keable Sue Vondran† Mark D. Wachholz† Lillian and Steven Walanka Laura and Bob Watson† Elissa B. Weaver
Mr. Chuck Wehland and Ms. Gina Tabacchi Hava and Ariel Weissberg Adam and Jamie Weyeneth John W. Wheeler Chris Whyde and Matthew Philip† Joanne Wiedemann-Wolf Barbara Wilder † Andre Williams Gary and Modena Wilson† Matthew Wilson and Anne Posner Ward Wilson Ms. Caitlin Winkworth Jodie Winnett † Esther and Stanley Wojcicki Ms. Sarah R. Wolff and Mr. Joel L. Handelman Jeff and Claudia Wood Mr. John Wunderlich Stephanie Yancey Scott Yoder and Kelly Robertson-Yoder Liang Zhang Designers ($250 – $499) Anonymous (46) Linda Loving and Richard Aaronson Thomas W. Abendroth and Terri L. Mascherin Fadi Abuelroos Patti Acurio Jeannie L. Adams Ms. Deborah Ader Judith Adler Mary Lee and Ryan Kruidenier † Craig Ahmer † Philip and June Aimen† Ava and Jake Aldebert † Thomas B. Aldrich III and Monica Jung Mr. Adham Aljahmi Douglas W and Susan J Allen Ms. Sandra Allen Donna Gay Anderson Mary and Paul F. Anderson Roni Anderson Cedric H. Antosiewicz and Margaret M. Gudenas Mr. Mario Aranda Mr. and Ms. Clark Ardern Ms. Jennifer Arneson Nathan D. Arnold† Jean Arrington Deborah Ashen and Cara Meiselman† Jessica Ashley and Ethan Ashley-Ferguson† Kathleen Austin† Linda A. Bacci†
David Bailey and DJ Trela† Ann Baker Spencer and Daniel Baker Michael and Julie Baker † Ann and William Baker John and Sharon Baldwin Daniel Alan Balsam JC Bardzil† Leslie and Bill Barker M. Z. Barnes Joan Barnhart † Mia A. and Scott Bass Christina Batorski Stephanie and Barry Batson† Ms. Laura Battigelli Laura M. Batzer † Thomas Bearrows and Holly Hirst Heather Becker Mr. and Mrs. Eric Belcher Janet Belsky and Sheldon Gertzfeld† Mr. Brad Bemiss and Katie Weaver Julie and Howard Benario Katie Benedict Tanya Bennett R.L. Benton John and Taru Berg Ms. Emily Berk Julian and Joan Berman Zina Berman Mr. Jonathan Berry Ms. Stacia Beyl Ms. Sherry Bicak Lois and Stanley Birer Nathan Birnberg Dee and Dick Bittman John Blackburn and Bill Gilmer Frances and Ed Blair Terry Blake and Deborah Maue† Bernard and Nancy Blayer Laura and Richard Blessen† Blitzke and Grogan† Andrew Block and Julie Nerenberg Mr. David Blowers Jr. Anthony Boggiano Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Bolas The Bots Family † Bob and Sue Bowker Jeff Boyce† Kathryn and Carl Boyens Michael and Kate Bradie† Kevin and Michele Bradley † Ms. Miriam Braganza Dr. Michael C. Branch M.D.† Mrs. John J. Bransfield, Jr. Marjorie Bransfield
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Karen Breen Elia and Louis M. Elia† Marissa and Tim Brinkley Tim Brogla and Laura Demoor Betty Brooks Frank Brooks and Andrea Twiss-Brooks† Paul Brown Tom and Mary-Doug Brown William and Margaret Brown Ed Bucher † Rony and Tom Buckley Rita Buczynska Megan Bui† Ms. Caroline G. Burns Dr. Steven R. Bussolari John Byrd John and Libby Cady Mr. Thomas Campbell Barry Joseph Carlson Fairbank and Lynne Carpenter William and Nancy Casey Gadiel Castro-Zapataand Andrew McLaughlin Damon Cates and Gabriel Stanek† Helen and Paul Chang David Chaudoir † Stephen and Jane Chernof Julie Chernoff Lisa Chigas Anthony Churchill† Richard Clarey Bente Clausen† Ide Cohen James Cohn Natale A Coleman† Mr. and Mrs. Terrance Coleman Viki Conner † Eduardo and Caroline Conrado† Karen Cooper Michael and Cynthia Cooper John Costello and Sally Clair Mr. Roy Cowell Julie Cozette and Family † Amelia Crabtree Sidney Cristol Rosalind Jones Crosby † Colin and Teri Cross Deborah and Bruce Crown Catherine Yeo† Bradley and Allyson Cunningham Judy and Arthur Curtis† Jennifer L. Cusack and Dean P. Jones† Conway and Elinor Dahmer James and Donna Daly Ms. Jane Davenport Dave and Mary Jo Orkowski†
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Davidson Anne Megan Davis Drew Davis and Amelia Runyan† Barbara L. Dean Roxanne Decyk and Lew Watts† Brian Dennen Matthew J. Devereux Mr. Joseph Devlin Edward Dobbins Dr. William and Phyllis Dobrin Laura Cain Ms. Katie Doyle Charles and Linda Dresner John Druien Robert Druzinsky and Renee Friedman† Ms. Lourdes Duarte Eileen and Howard Dubner Susan Duman† Barbara Dunn† Mr. and Mrs. Jon R. Dutcher David and Alexandra Earle Wiley and Merry Edmondson Estia Eichten and Deborah Eichten Eric Eisenberg† Marci Eisenstein Molly Rose Elkins-Ryan Mr. And Mrs. Mike Ellin Deane Ellis Ms. Julie Ellis Mark and Mary Anne Emmons† James and Kelly Epstein Ms. Maria Escobedo and Mr. Wade Birnbaum Joan and John Fadden Edith and Gerald Falk David and Loren Farmer Stephen Fedo D Matthew Feldhaus Ms. Laura Ferrell and Mr. Grant Riedesel Liz Fisher † Sara Stern and Ted Fishman† Catherine S. Flanagan John and Patti Flanagan Ms. Thea Flaum Moss Fletcher † Roberto and Antonina Flores† Bernadette Foley and Richard Landgraff † Paul Fong Tali Forest-Smith† Ms. Elizabeth Foster John and Adrian Foster Timothy and Janet Fox Frederick Frankel† Dr. and Mrs. James Franklin Dr. Wayne Franklin Rachel and Jimmy Freund
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Nancy Abshire Mr. and Mrs. Larry Adelman Mark and Kathleen Aghakhan Ms. Joan Akalaonu Ken and Mary Ellen Alexander Roslyn Alexander Allan Alson and Sue Ann Glaser Autumn R. Anderson Gary Anderson and Diane Graziano Alfred Andreychuk and Allan Deptula Jurgis and Dalia Anysas Mr. Matt Arcaro Mr. Rex Babiera Alexandra Bachhuber Meredith A Banta Cindy Barbera-Brelle Dr. Bruce and Sally Bauer † Colleen O’Brien and Mike Becker Lawrence Bell Amy Beltemacchi Kathryn Benish Anne H. Berenberg Neil Berezowitz James and Allison Bernard Jane E. Berry Mary Anne and Joe Bigane Benjamin Birch Frances Bishop Nancy Bishop John and Sue Blair Dan Bleil Frima H. Blumenthal Sam Blustein Claudia and John Boatright Don and Linda Bolte Sharalyn Borchers Willard and Helen Boris David and Cheryl Bradford Andrea Brands Judith and Harold Bregman Thomas Brejcha Mrs. Meg Breslin Beth Sprecher Brooks Evelyn G. Brown Mr. Howell Browne Dr. Marc Brunelle and Mr. Michael Drabant Rebecca Burke Janet Burroway and Peter Ruppert † Richard Butler Toni and Mike Cainkar Amy Kruzan Callahan Judy Cape Richard Carlin Cinthia Carter † John and Joyce Cassel
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Mr. Bobby Caton and Mr. Michael Parlett Rosalyn Chi Gerry and Carol Chrisman Mr. Kurt Christoffel Dr. Elizabeth T. Clark Dr. and Mrs. Robert Clark Julane Clarke† Kimberly Clawson† Thomas and Bette Cogan Marvin R. Cohen Peter and Judith Connolly † Nelda J Connors Mr. Lawrence Cook Dr. Michael K Coots Denise and John Corkery Laura Corona† Anne Coughlan and Phi and Theo Bulani Tracey Coyne Norma I. Crane Shirley Craven, Ph.D. Mr. Jerry Culver and Mr. Dom Merritt Mr. Mark Curran Laurna Czajka Alecia Dantico Margaret and John Dantico Laura M. Davis Mrs. Edith F. De Mar Phyllis Deerinck Don and Linda Dean Brian Delker † Michelle and Christopher DeMent Luke Derheimer Michael and Colette Dever Annette and Ron Dluger Christopher and Kathryn Dore Joshua and Natalie Dranoff Judy and Jerry Drommerhausen Mr. Paul Dufallo Ms. Mary Duffy Will Dunne Suzanne Dupre Mr. and Mrs. Marcel Durot John and Pat Dyble Victor and Joyce Dye Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Dziallo Wendy Eager Jeanene Ebert Sharon Eiseman and Noel Hertz Nancy Felton-Elkins and Larry Elkins Dale and Jo Ann Engquist Helmut and Susanna Epp Arlene and Herbert Erlbach Ed Everett Carole Feiger
Carla Feinkind Deb Feldman Drs. Richard and Roberta Feldman Toni and Joel Fenchel KC Ferguson Robert and Kathleen Fife Rose Mary Finnegan Hannah Fitch Debbie Fitzgerald Mary Krigbaum and Patrick Fitzgerald Jeanne Flosi David Flynn† Ms. Susan Flynn Mr. Ben Forcey Jeff and Julie Forgash Mr. Alan Forsyth Patricia Forsythe J.P. Fowler Ms. Kim Fox-Gunderson Ms. Cynthia France Kim and Alan Frankel† Gillian Goern and Roark Frankel† Rhona and Julian Frazin Lauren Freedman and Najib Habiby Bill and Nancy Freitag Roselyn L. Friedman Scott and Carrie Froseth Noelle Gaffney Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Galinsky Barb Gam Tagge Raymond and Patricia Gass Barbara J. Geist Nancy Gidwitz Geoffrey L. Gifford Daniel Gilmour Ian and Sheila Gladding Gerry and Stan Glass T Mo Glass Howard and Anneliese Glick Martin and Cathy Glickman Helen Goch Sheri Godda† Robert Goldberg and Dodie Weinstein Ms. Catherine Goldhaber Kevin Goldstein and Sarah Fox Barbara Goncalves Sandra and James Goodman Joyce and William Gordon Tamar Gorenyuk Joanne Graham Robert M. Green Susan Griffin† Merle K. and Barry Gross Nathan and Evelyn Grossman Mr. Gregor Gruenthaler
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Mr. Walter Penkala Ms. Monica Perelmuter Seymour and Jane Perkins Sarah Pesetsky Ross and Jackie Peterson Yasen and Bisa Peyankov Mike Pfeifer Mr. Pete Pieruccini Chrystin and Lonnie Pleasants† Ms. Vera Pless Ms. Marla Portman Kristina Postrero Eric Potash Michael Powell and Debora Boyda† Elaine and Ronald Prebish Lynn and Clayton Pruitt Ms. Marcia Purze Shelly Quiles† Karen and Mark Quinn Heidi Ralli Heather N. Ransom† Ms. Anne Rapp Dean Rapp Jason and Sarah Rasmusen Mr. Chuck Rebesco Mr. Dave Rice John and Lauren Rice Ed and Suzette Rickert Liv Rigdon† Sandi Riggs Ms. Alexandria Rinaldi Burt and Fran Rissman Regina Rivers† Fran Robertson Louis and Barbara Rocah David M Rodriguez Eve and Randy Rogers Juliette C. Romeo Tabitha Rooney Linda Rosenblum and Steven Swiryn Georgia Ross Phyllis B. Rubin Joseph D. Ruggirello Dario and Theresa Sacomani† Baybee Sandra† Patrick Sandercock and Dr. Carolyn Clayton Hunter Sanders Vijay and Mary Sarthy Mr. and Mrs. John Scala Tim and Sue Schell Richard Schieler The Schirato Family Ms. Nancy Schlack Rose Schmidt † Marilyn Low Schmitt † Frank and Karen Schneider Mrs. Margaret Schuring
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Cheryl M. Scott Thomas D. and Barbara Jo Scott Virginia and Solomon Secemsky Robert Connealy and Heather Seidelman† Ms. Merry Senchak Stephanie Sferra George and Lisa Shadid Marjorie P. Shafton Matti and Drora Shalev Ms. Sandra Shane-DuBow and Mr. Richard Hay Mr. Daniel Shapiro Linda and Mark Shapiro Elizabeth and Michael Shapiro† Gil Sharon and Ann Taylor Philip and Cheryl Sheridan† Brian and Melissa Sherman Karen Shields† Mr. and Mrs. William Shorey Ms. Culleen Siebert Joe and Terri Simchak† Ilene Simmons Joyce and Gene Simpson Ellen Mrazek and Daniel Slattery Ms. Kelly Smith-Haley Chuck Smith Mr. Larry K. Snider Ms. Maria I. Sobrero Malcolm Spector and Nancy Ludmerer Tim Speicher and Ellenkate Finley Bonnie Spring Shantha Sreekanth Dr. Lisa D. Stanford Lenette Staudinger Randy Steinmeyer Ms. Cynthia Stengel Joel and Kai Sternstein Ms. Barbara Stewart Gary N. Stone Kenneth and Desmona Strahan† Gordon Stroupe Mark and Irene Sudac Robin Klein and Bill Summers Dr. and Mrs. Arnold Sutker Mrs. Laura Swanson Michelle Sweet Heather Talbert William and Mary Tarnow Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Tatar Ms. Eva Taves Mr. Robert Taylor Ms. Laura Tenges Leonard and Bobbie Tenner Mr. Justin Terada Cheryl Thaxton† Ms. Liisa Thomas Floyd Thompson
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IN-KIND CONTRIBUTORS
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.
Steppenwolf salutes the following individuals and organizations who donated significant goods and/or services.
In Honor of Mrs. Arney Kim Nugent In Honor of Kate Arrington Jean Arrington In Honor of Susan Berghoef Lisa Kornick In Honor of Henry Bienen Shirley and Patrick G. Ryan In Honor of Nancy Bishop Stephen Brod In Honor of Bob Bowersox and Melody Moore Stacy Stahl In Honor of Joseph Breslow Berle Blitstein and Marlene Breslow-Blitstein In Honor of Nora Daley Shawn M. Donnelley J.B. and M.K. Pritzker Family Foundation In Honor of Josephine Eva Desir Charlotte Durot In Honor of Amy Eshleman Brian Fabes and Lisa Schneider Fabes In Honor of Juliette Feld and Andrew Grossman Kenneth and Bonnie Feld In Honor of Jimmy Freund Maureen Eisenberg In Honor of Noreen Gallagher Deborah Levinson In Honor of Larry Gill Thomas and Linda White In Honor of Ren Habiby Lauren Freeman In Honor of David Hawkanson John and Carol Balcom
In Honor of Evan Hatfield Frank Chanen In Honor of Stephanie Heller Terrence Walsh In Honor of the Lefkofskys and Kalts Laura and Scott Eisen In Honor of Debbie Marchese Marilyn and Larry Fields In Honor of Leslie Mastroianni Jennifer Baryl In Honor of Jan Melk Richard and Katie Gottfred In Honor of Emily Moss and Josh Engel Michele Heist In Honor of Lynn Lockwood Murphy Liz Morgan In Honor of Deborah Quazzo Antonia Contro In Honor of Cari Sacks Madeleine Grynsztejn In Honor of Bruce Sagan and Bette Cerf Hill Anita and Jamie Orlikoff In Honor of David Schmitz Greg Cameron and Greg Thompson Michele and George Dragisity In Honor of Matthew Shapiro and Jacqueline Podewils Jo Rydholm In Honor of Eli Spiegel Donna Spiegel In Honor of Sai Vavricek Eileen Vavricek In Honor of Susan Warrington Barbara C. and Richard C. Barrett Marilee Kovacs
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 Kati Hastings Anonymous In Memory of Norton H. Kay Sandra Blau In Memory of Lillian Laudone Michael Laudone In Memory of Myrna Lord Marti Zelikoff In Memory of Abby S. Magdovitz-Wasserman Dr. David Wasserman In Memory of John Mahoney Mark and Frances Mann Richard Turner Jennifer Yven In Memory of Mariann Mayberry Daniel Alan Balsam Ruth Mandel In Memory of Henry Ross Benjamin and Emily Bunker In Memory of Rose L. Shure Shure Incorporated In Memory of Jack B. Stanford Dr. Lisa D. Stanford In Memory of Kari Timm Jill O’Donovan In Memory of Diane M. Walch Erich Walch In Memory of Nancy Wald Albert Wald In Memory of Diane Zientek The Schirato Family
MARIANN MAYBERRY AWARD FUND DONORS We thank the following individuals for celebrating the legacy of ensemble member Mariann Mayberry with a gift to this fund, which assists Steppenwolf staff in pursuing creative endeavors, mitigating financial hardship, and facing life’s challenges. Anonymous Douglas Brown and Rachel Kraft Carole Collins Barbara Gaines Dawn Marie Galtieri Carrie and Jay Gleason Sheila Gleason Joel Hatch Christine Heydt
Melissa Hollander Robert Humphrey Geraldine Jaeck Scott Jaeck Ted and Shirley Klinka The Mayberry Family Linda McCullum Bruce Norris Kimberly Osgood
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Cary Schneider Gary Sinise and Moira Harris Ronald and Ruth Spargo Tahlula Spivy Freya Weberman Martha and Eric Wegener Marja Wilkens Menecy Wilson Dennis Zacek and Marcelle McVay
57th Street Wines Ambassador Chicago Andaz West Hollywood Alana Arenas Ian Barford Rick and Deann Bayless Beyond Events Catering Kevin Boehm The BOKA Restaurant Group CH Distillery The Chicago Cubs Chicago Private Car Chicago Council on Planned Giving ClientFirst Consulting Group Gary Cole Michael Courier Photography Glenn Davis Kathryn Erbe Evolution Interiors Exelon and Mary Ludford Audrey Francis
Frost Lighting Co. of IL, Inc. Goose Island Beer Company Graycor, Inc. Francis Guinan Hall’s Rental Service Jon Michael Hill HMS Media Tim Hopper Hotel Lincoln Imperial Crane Services Inc. Insomnia Cookies Tom Irwin John Hart, Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. Rob Katz Donna La Pietra Lenovo Foundation Tracy Letts Limelight Catering Live Nation and Gerry Barad Sandra Marquez Tarell Alvin McCraney Chef Jeff Mahin
James Vincent Meredith Laurie Metcalf Sandro Miller Motorola Mobility Foundation Amy Morton Caroline Neff Partytime-HDO Productions, Inc. Peacock 9 Jeff Perry William Petersen POP Chris Rock Schiff Hardin LLP Anna D. Shapiro Gary Sinise Namir Smallwood Theatre Development Fund Jim True-Frost United Airlines Vinci V.I.P. Valet Services, Inc. Whole Foods Lincoln Park
Please note that gifts listed above reflect contributions made as of January 31, 2018. Every effort is made to ensure that the information included in our program is accurate. If you have a question about your recognition or wish to alter your listing, please call the Individual Giving Department at 312-654-5617.
IN MEMORY OF THE LEADERSHIP OF MARTHA LAVEY We recognize the following supporters who honor the legacy of our former Artistic Director, Martha Lavey, with their generous contributions. William Bogie Jeanne Connelly Mark and Linda Daly Emilie De Angelis and Bert Davenport Celia Donatio Matthew-Lee Erlbach William and Susan Flynn Alan Forsyth John and Katherine Fox Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Patti Eylar and Charlie Gardner Shirley Gourley John Hart and Carol Prins
Linda and John Hillman Sharon R. Johnston James A. Jolley, Jr. and R. Kyle Lammlein Charles Katzenmeyer Melanie Larch and Rudy Panucci Linda Legner Ruth Mandel Bob and Barb McCullough Jodi A. Morton Mary Ellen O’Connell Donald Park Nick Patricca Sylvia J. Pozarnsky and Tom Riley
South Suburban College Theatre Appreciation Class Vicki Stallman Sarah Stec and Doug Bobenhouse Michael Stolarski and Kim Steinke Magoo Stone Gordon Stroupe Joseph Singer and Mish Tworkowski Shahin Vakilzadeh Alma Washington Martha and Eric Wegener Lisa and Randy White Maureen “Moe” Yanes
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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 Associates for giving generously of their time and resources. Contact Karyn Oates at 312-654-6501 or associates@steppenwolf.org to become a Steppenwolf Associates member today. Executive Officers Jonathan Blanc‡ Katherine Nardin‡* Aimee Graham‡ Marilynn Rubio‡ Shilpa Rupani Michelle Schlack‡ Rachel Henry‡ David Wagener‡ Founding Officers Marissa Bryce Nora Daley‡* Executive Committee Carina Abbaticchio‡ Clyde C. Compton Jennifer Stuart Brittany White Harriet White Associates Board Members Carina Abbaticchio‡ Jonathan Blanc Isaac Colunga‡ Clyde C. Compton Aimee Graham‡ Rachel Henry‡ Christine Hermosisima‡ Jeffrey Koh‡ Julia Luscombe Katherine Nardin Melissa Peralta Marilynn Rubio Shilpa Rupani Michelle Schlack‡ Jennifer Stuart Allan Waite David Wagener‡ Brittany White Harriet White Andre Williams‡
Associate Members Joan Akalaonu Jenny Allen Chelsea Allison Richard Bailey Emily Berk Sarah Bordson Emily Brannon Kristen Brown Madelaine Bryen Nigel Caine‡ William Carpenter Bobby Caton Courtney Cherry Andrea Coutu Jerry Culver Amanda Daniels Phil DeBoer Kathryn Dhillon Robbie Ellis Ella Field Ellenkate Finley Rebecca Fons Sarah Fox Priya Fremerman Tara Gillespie Kevin Goldstein Elena Gottreich Jill Grant Elly Green Gregor Gruenthaler Jasmine Guy Rachel Hatch Peter Hegel Halley Hoffman Elizabeth Ingram Paul Jeffries Adam Keats‡ Ryan Kelley Jeff Kowalsky Katie Kowalsky Kevin Kurasch
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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, Upstairs and 1700 theaters. • Audio-described performances, artistic conversations and touch tours of the stage for patrons who are blind or have low vision.
Brienne Letourneau Laura Lewandowski Joanna Liff Bojan Manojlovic Dom Merritt Eleonore Moncheur Katherine Murphy Berit Ness Timothy Oravec Lauren Pace Michael Parlett Lauren Perlstein Matt Phelps Megan Pratt Rachel Rader John Reddan Rissa Reddan Joseph Richiusa Valerie Rivera Eugene Romanov Emily Roznowski Kathleen Sachs Stephanie Sexauer Daniel Shapiro Meredith Shippee Katie Smith Tim Speicher II Lisa Stevak Andrew Strenk Sarah Swain Hannah Swihart Joe Taiber Stephanie Taiber Vinay Vallabh Greg Veza Kevin Wender Kurt Wittmeyer Erica Yale Lauren Zadina Joanna Zak
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Accessibility at Steppenwolf
• 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 of the Downstairs Theatre are equipped with induction loops. 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.
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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 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.
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
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.
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, age-appropriateness 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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