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4 Welcome to Visiting Edna

Letter from Artistic Director Anna D. Shapiro

10 Rehearsal Photos 12 Bios Crossing Paths 16

A conversation between playwright Erika Sheffer (The Fundamentals) and ensemble member Ian Barford (Visiting Edna)

20 Ensemble Spotlight: Kathryn Erbe

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LEONARD BERNSTEIN’S GLORIOUS MUSICAL COMES TO LIFE IN A SONG-AND-DANCE-FILLED SPECTACULAR! Welcome to Visiting Edna It is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to the first show of Steppenwolf’s 41st season. It is truly fitting that we begin the next phase of Steppenwolf’s journey with David Rabe’s world premiere, Visiting Edna. Mr. Rabe, along with being a lion of the American Theatre, has impacted every generation of Steppenwolf’s ensemble. With his form-pushing narratives and deeply complex character construction, he has, decade by decade, created a sweeping body of work that represents everything Steppenwolf aspires to be: truthful, brave, original and vital. The play, the story of a son coming home to visit his beloved but terminally ill mother, captures with great compassion, humor and insight a moment so many of us have faced and will face—the loss of a parent—and Mr. Rabe marshals his considerable powers to both illuminate and embrace every essential element of this human moment.

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BETTY COMDEN and ADOLPH GREEN

LEONARD BERNSTEIN directed by

MARY ZIMMERMAN

For me, as both artistic director of Steppenwolf and the play’s director, the power and necessity of Visiting Edna was apparent on my first read. A fairly new parent myself, I have been struck— though not surprised—every day by the depth of my love for my children. That my relationship to both responsibility and discipline is complex has also not been a surprise, nor has my seemingly endless questioning of my own behavior or theirs. What has been a surprise, or to use a better word, a shock, has been the unexpected and unpredictable air of romance. Until Edna, this feeling had been unnamed in me, living in between the more nameable moments of frustration or pride, washing over me when I least expect it and changing the way I see not only my children but myself, and ( just for a moment) the world I thought I knew. So much of parenting, not unlike so much of being someone’s child, is about a measured and what we hope is unseen tolerance for the other—each of us seeing in our child or our parent only the demand they make and our tactical (if still loving) responsibility. What Visiting Edna does so beautifully, so generously, is identify that love, familial love, is not simply demanding in what it asks but challenging in what it gives. And what I believe Mr. Rabe understands is that to truly accept that—to accept the truth of the romance—is to look directly into the face of inevitable heartbreak and loss. That he does this with such unmatched skill of craft and such affection for his audience’s failings is nothing short of miraculous. It is a gift he is giving every one of us who dare to love each other. It is, like the best of theatre, an invitation to life.

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Visiting Edna By David

Rabe Directed by artistic director Anna D. Shapiro†* Featuring Ian Barford,†* Tim Hopper,†* Debra Monk,* Sally Murphy†* and Michael Rabe

Production David Zinn+ Scenic Design Linda Roethke+ Costume Design Marcus Doshi+ Lighting Design Rob Milburn+ and Michael Bodeen+ Sound Design and Original Music Polly Hubbard Dramaturg Gigi Buffington Company Vocal Coach Penny Lane Studios Wig and Hair Design Jonathan Berry Artistic Producer Tom Pearl Director of Production JC Clementz and Tam Dickson Casting Christine D. Freeburg* Stage Manager Brian Maschka*Assistant Stage Manager

Endowment Sponsor Douglas R. Brown Playwright/Director Endowment Fund

ComEd is the 2016/17 Season Lighting Sponsor The world premiere of Visiting Edna was produced and presented at Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Chicago, IL; Anna D. Shapiro, Artistic Director and David Schmitz, Managing Director. Steppenwolf Theatre Company is a constituent of Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for nonprofit professional theater. † member of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company ensemble. * member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers. + member of United Scenic Artists, Local 829 of the IATSE.

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Cast and Contributors Cast (in alphabetical order)

Additional Staff

Ian Barford Andrew Tim Hopper†* Actor Two Debra Monk* Edna Sally Murphy†* Actor One Michael Rabe Actor Three

Alexander Ridgers Assistant Lighting Designer Gabrielle Layla Costume Design Assistant Skye Geerts Costume Research Assistant AJ Burkart, Jake Palmer, Mark Vinson and Warren Wernick Additional Carpenters Sarah Lewis Assistant Charge Zhanna Albertini and Karina Kim Additional Paint Christina Gorman Fight Consultant Alarie Hammock and Melissa Humbert First Hands Dana Nestrick Wing Development and Build Megan Turner Crafts Assistant Gianna Petrosino Stage Management Apprentice Lavina Jadhwani, Derek Matson and Leean Torske Artistic Engagement Associates

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Understudies (in alphabetical order) Diane Dorsey* Edna Ashlyn Hughes Actor One Jeremy Sonkin Actor Two, Actor Three Dan Stearns Andrew

Setting Edna’s apartment. 1990s

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Visiting Edna in rehearsal Photography by Michael Brosilow

Cast member Ian Barford*

Cast member Debra Monk

Artistic Director Anna D. Shapiro* and cast member Debra Monk

Artistic Director Anna D. Shapiro*

*Steppenwolf ensemble member

Playwright David Rabe

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Cast members Michael Rabe and Ian Barford*

Cast member Sally Murphy*

Artistic Director Anna D. Shapiro* and Playwright David Rabe

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Visiting Edna Bios Ian Barford (Andrew)

Steppenwolf ensemble member. Last seen on Broadway in the Tony-winning play The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NightTime. He originated the role of Little Charles in August: Osage County which he also performed on Broadway and at London’s National Theatre. Also on Broadway The Rise And Fall Of Little Voice (Outer Critics Award Nomination). OffBroadway credits include Love Song at 59e59. Steppenwolf credits include The Libertine, As I Lay Dying, Three Days Of Rain, Endgame, Berlin Circle, Betrayal, Art, Up, The March (Jeff Nomination), Detroit and Lost Land, among others. Chicago credits include All The Rage and Design For Living (Goodman Theatre); Mad Forest (Remains Theatre Ensemble); and The Little Prince (Lookingglass Theatre Company). Los Angeles theater credits include The Weir, God’s Man In Texas, Take Me Out (The Geffen Playhouse); and Dead End (Ahmanson Theatre). National Tour credits include Picasso At The Lapin Agile. Numerous insignificant television appearances. Film credits include Catch Hell, Return To Sender, Road To Perdition, 13 Going On 30 and others.

Tim Hopper

(Actor Two) is a member of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company ensemble. Recent Steppenwolf Theatre Company credits include Lieutenant Caro in Between Riverside and Crazy, Adam Trask in John Steinbeck’s East of Eden and Boris in Russian Transport. He directed Buena Vista (2013 First Look Repertory). Television appearances include The Exorcist, Chicago Med, Empire, The Americans and Chicago Fire. Film appearances include School of Rock, To Die For, Consumed, and the upcoming Operator, Our Father and The Headhunter’s Calling.

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Debra Monk (Edna) is

making her Steppenwolf Theatre Company debut! Broadway credits include Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Curtains (Drama Desk Award, Tony nomination), Ah, Wilderness!, Steel Pier (Tony nomination), Company, Picnic (Tony nomination), Redwood Curtain (Tony Award) and Pump Boys and Dinettes (Co-Author, Tony Nomination). OffBroadway credits include Show People, The Seagull, The Time of the Cuckoo (Obie Award), Death-Defying Acts, Three Hotels, Assassins and Oil City Symphony (Co-author, Drama Desk Award). Film credits include Demolition, This is Where I Leave You, Center Stage, Devil’s Advocate, The Bridges of Madison County, Jeffrey and Fearless. Television credits include Mercy Street, Mozart in the Jungle, Reckless, Madam Secretary, Girls, Grey’s Anatomy, Damages and NYPD Blue (Emmy Award).

Sally Murphy (Actor One)

has been a Steppenwolf ensemble member since 1993. Steppenwolf credits include August: Osage County (also on Broadway, London’s National Theatre and Sydney Theatre Company), Time Stands Still, Sex With Strangers, The Crucible, Mother Courage, The Royal Family, Uncle Vanya, Skylight, The Grapes of Wrath (also Broadway and London’s National Theatre), Earthly Possessions and The Common Pursuit. Other Broadway credits include Carousel (Lincoln Center Theater), Fiddler On The Roof and The Wild Party. Sally has appeared Off-Broadway in The Apple Family Plays at the Public Theater (also Berlin, Vienna, Brighten and on PBS); Angel Reapers (Signature Theater); The Threepenny Opera (Atlantic Theater Company; Lortel nomination); Bernarda Alba and A Man Of No Importance (Lincoln Center Theater); Brutal Imagination (Vineyard Theater); and A Tree Grows In Brooklyn (Encores!). Television credits include The Good Wife, Mob Doctor,

Law And Order, If These Walls Could Talk, Chicago Hope, PBS’ Great Performances and American Playhouse. Film credits include Pollock, Charming Billy, Fearless and Scent of a Woman. Sally is a graduate of Northwestern University.

Anna D. Shapiro (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, Michael Rabe (Actor Three) London). She was nominated in 2011 in the is thrilled to be making his same category for The Motherf**ker with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company Hat (Public Theatre, Labyrinth Theater). Other debut. Theater credits include directing credits at Steppenwolf include Mary The Future Is Not What It Page Marlowe, Three Sisters, A Parallelogram, Was. Television and film credits include The Up, The Crucible, The Unmentionables (also Leftovers, Halfway Home, Too Cold to Swim, at Yale Repertory Theatre), The Pain and the Somewhere Only We Know and Compensation. Itch (also in New York), I Never Sang for My “Love to my family.” Father, Man from Nebraska, Purple Heart (also in Galway, Ireland), The Drawer Boy, Side Man David Rabe (Playwright) was (also in Ireland, Australia and Vail, Colorado), born in Dubuque, Iowa, where Three Days of Rain, The Infidel and This is Our he lived through his college Youth (which transferred to Broadway). Other years, studying creative writing Broadway credits include Of Mice and Men under Reverend Ray Roseliep, a (with James Franco) and Fish in the Dark (with renowned poet. His first professionally produced Larry David). Off-Broadway credits include plays were in New York, a Vietnam Quartet Domesticated (Lincoln Center). She is a graduate starting in 1971: The Basic Training of Pavlo of the Yale School of Drama and Columbia. She Hummel, Sticks and Bones, The Orphan and is a full professor in Northwestern University’s Streamers. All were produced by Joseph Papp. In Department of Theatre. the Boom Boom Room followed, as did Hurlyburly, Goose and Tom Tom, Those the River Keeps, A David Zinn (Scenic Design) has recently Question of Mercy, The Dog Problem, The Black designed sets and costumes for The SpongeBob Monk adapted from Chekov, Cosmologies, An Musical, Troilus and Cressida (Shakespeare Early History of Fire and Good For Otto, which in in the Park, Public Theater) and The Flick 2015 gave him his first hands-on experience with (National Theater, UK); sets for The Humans Chicago theater at The Gift Theatre. Four of his (Broadway and Roundabout Theatre Company; plays have received four Tony nominations. He Tony Award); and costumes for Airline Highway has received the American Academy of Arts and (Steppenwolf Theatre Company and Broadway; Letters Award, and an Obie award; the Drama Tony Award nomination). Also on Broadway, Desk, John Gassner Outer Critics, the New York he has designed sets and costumes for Fun Drama Critics Circle awards, and three times Home (Tony nomination) and The Last Ship; won the Elizabeth Hull-Kate Warriner Drama sets for The Real Thing, The Realistic Joneses Guild Award. His fiction includes the book of and Violet; costumes for Other Desert Cities, stories A Primitive Heart, and the novels Recital Good People, In the Next Room (or the vibrator of the Dog, Dinosaurs on the Roof and Girl by the play) (Tony nomination), Bengal Tiger at the Road at Night. He has three children, Jason, Lily Baghdad Zoo, Xanadu and others. Off-Broadway and Michael. credits include set and/or costume designs for The Flick, Hir, Choir Boy, Dogfight, Circle Mirror Transformation and The Big Meal. Regionally

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he has worked with Guthrie Theater, Yale Repertory Theatre, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, the La Jolla Playhouse, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Santa Fe Opera and Los Angeles Opera.

Linda Roethke (Costume Design) has also designed Mary Page Marlowe, The Motherf**ker with the Hat and Intimate Apparel at Steppenwolf Theatre Company. Her recent credits include Richard II, Into the Woods (Oregon Shakespeare Festival); Gem of the Ocean, The Good Book (Court Theatre); One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (Alliance Theatre); and Sunday in the Park with George (Kansas City Rep). She has designed at the Public Theater, Los Angles Performing Arts Center, Goodman Theatre, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Connecticut Repertory Theatre, Maltz Jupiter Theatre and American Players Theatre. Her awards include a Joseph Jefferson Award for An Ideal Husband at Court Theatre, Connecticut Critic Circle’s and Suzi Bass nominations. Linda is a professor of costume design at Northwestern University. Marcus Doshi (Lighting Design) designs for

theatre, dance, opera and non-performancebased work. His designs have been seen internationally at Festival Lyric d’Aix-enProvence, La Comédie Française, La Monnaie, Venice Biennale, Dutch National Opera, Holland Festival, Carthage Festival, Canadian Opera Company and the Sydney Festival among many others, in the US with most major regional theatres and opera companies, and in Chicago with Steppenwolf Theatre Company (most recently Mary Page Marlowe), Goodman Theatre, Court Theatre, Lyric Opera of Chicago and Chicago Shakespeare Theater. He has degrees from Wabash College and Yale Drama and is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at Northwestern. marcusdoshi.com

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Rob Milburn and Michael Bodeen (Sound Design and Original Music) have composed music and sound for the Broadway productions of No Man’s Land and 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 Larry David’s Fish in the Dark, This Is Our Youth, Of Mice and Men, Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Superior Donuts, reasons to be pretty, A Year with Frog and Toad, The Song of Jacob Zulu and John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath. They have also created music and sound Off Broadway at many of America’s resident theatres (often with Steppenwolf Theatre Company) and at several international venues. Please visit milbomusic.‌com Gigi Buffington (Company Vocal Coach)

belongs to AEA, SAG/AFTRA and VASTA. Recent credits include Mary Page Marlowe, John Steinbeck’s East of Eden (Steppenwolf Theatre Company); The Merchant Of Venice, (Jewish Ghetto, Venice, Italy); texts & beheadings/Elizabeth R (Brooklyn Academy of Music, Folger Theatre); The Tempest (LaMaMa); A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hamlet (with David Tennant & Patrick Stewart), Love’s Labour’s Lost (The Royal Shakespeare Company); Richard III, Romeo & Juliet, Hamlet, The Seagull, Antony & Cleopatra, Othello, The Merry Wives Of Windsor, An Illiad (American Players Theatre); The Blonde Hurricane (Nemzeti Theater); and A Life In The Theater (Patrick Stewart on Broadway). Arts Professor at Tisch School of the Arts, NYU. Directing credits include Vinegar Tom, The Crucible, Top Girls, Unity, Number 11 (Blue & White).

Penny Lane Studios (Wig and Hair Design)

consists of Christine Conley, Coral Gable, and Samantha Umstead. They are honored to have been working with Steppenwolf Theatre Company since Good People in 2012. Other Steppenwolf shows include The Flick, Mary Page Marlowe and Head of Passes. Most recently they

have designed wigs for You Can’t Take it with You (Northlight Theatre), Thaddeus and Slocum (Lookingglass Theatre Company), La Calisto (Haymarket Opera Co) and Death of a Streetcar Named Virginia Woolf (Writers Theatre). In addition to being a wig studio, Penny Lane is a full service hair salon in Logan Square. Visit pennylanechicago.com.

Christine D. Freeburg (Stage Manager)

returns to Steppenwolf Theatre Company where her credits include 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 Theatre); Once on This Island, Madame Butterfly, Old Wicked Songs, Violet and many more (Apple Tree Theater). Christine 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.

Brian Maschka (Assistant Stage Manager)

Kate, Swingtime Canteen (Weston Playhouse); Boeing-Boeing, Doubt, Rabbit Hole, Santaland Diaries, Opus, Shirley Valentine, Dancing at Lughnasa (Florida Repertory Theatre); and Peter Pan, Wit and Art (Syracuse Stage).

David Schmitz (Managing Director) has worked at Steppenwolf Theatre Company for 11 years, serving in the role of Director of Finance and Administration, General Manager and currently as Managing Director. Prior to working at Steppenwolf, David was the General Manager at Lookingglass Theatre Company, Associate Artistic Director of Stage Left Theatre and Business Manager at the entertainment agency Adair Performance. Currently, he serves as Vice President of the Board for The House Theatre of Chicago 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.

returns to Steppenwolf Theatre Company after assistant stage managing Mary Page Marlowe and Domesticated. His Chicago credits include Edward Tulane and Wonderland (Chicago Children’s Theatre). New York credits include Frost/Nixon (Jacobs); Anna Nicole (BAM); 100 Saints You Should Know (Playwrights Horizon); Here Lies Jenny (Zipper); Indoor/Outdoor, Thom Pain, Ears on a Beatle (DR2); Sakharam Binder (Play Company); The Glass Cage, Susan and God and John Ferguson (The Mint Theater). Regional credits include Kiss Me

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Crossing Paths

ES: Something that I really love about

A conversation between playwright Erika Sheffer (The Fundamentals) and ensemble member Ian Barford (Visiting Edna)

Visiting Edna, which I don’t see on stage often, is that terribly human, genuine fear of the end.

IB: Yes, and David has explored it with

Artistic Producers Jonathan Berry and Aaron Carter sat down at Front Bar with Erika and Ian to talk shop. There may have been martinis involved. We admit nothing.

Rabe’s body of work and can really see how his writing has evolved with each stage of his life.

such patience, care and honesty. I have a speech near the end of the play where I step out of the real time of the play and I speak retrospectively about my mother. It is such an honest moment—and one in which I am playing Andrew, yet I am also myself— and I haven’t been able to get through it once yet without becoming emotionally overwhelmed by the humanity of it and the tenderness with which it is written. You don’t want to just stand there and weep— it’s important for the audience to hear the words! I need to get myself to a point where I can simply let his words have their place in the room.

Aaron Carter: It has been interesting to

Ian Barford: Visiting Edna has a great

deal of maturity. Examining a relationship between parent and child, the most primal relationship we will ever have, and preparing for the separation of that relationship is something most people experience. When my father died, a dear friend of mine sent me a hand-written note (which in and of itself is very moving these days), and one of the lines he wrote was “What can you say when the ocean disappears.” He knew I was very close with my father and the way he expressed it was just right. The place that our parents occupy inside of our bodies is oceanic. It’s a huge, dense, foundational place that our whole beings are built on, and hopefully we form enough of who we are that when we lose them, we’re okay.

ES: Well I think it’s a doubled-edged sword.

Erika Sheffer: Yes, I agree that writing moves through your life with you—and I’m just beginning to experience that myself. My first play, Russian Transport, which was produced here at Steppenwolf, is about two teenagers. I look back and see how that play revealed my youth. Since then I’ve moved into a difference stage of life; I’ve become a mother, and that experience has shifted the way I look at the world. I look at David

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I am always so appreciative when an actor goes there emotionally, and yet sometimes I’m like “Enough with the feelings!”

IB: Yes, exactly! Exactly.

Illustrations by Donovan Foote

talk with David Rabe about Visiting Edna because his early writing was so politically charged, and now we are seeing a shift in his interests with this new play, which is so universally human.

AC: My theory is that there is a finite amount of emotion in the room and if the actor takes it all, then we don’t get any. Erika, you also have a tricky direct address monologue at the end of The Fundamentals. The speeches in Visiting Edna and The Fundamentals are used to very different ends, but I believe Alana Arenas will face a difficulty not dissimilar to what Ian is working with. ES: It’s a tough monologue, I agree. I’m

incredibly grateful to have Alana. During the workshop process I loved watching her figure out and explore the levels in her role. IB: Sometimes I think we as actors get caught up in what we’re feeling, but ultimately it’s not about what we’re feeling. Sometimes we’re feeling a lot of things and the audience isn’t feeling anything. Sometimes our feelings get in the way of the audience hearing the words or understanding what the words mean. Laurie Metcalf, who I admire tremendously, has talked about that—about the need for the story to be accessible first. ES: The process of discovering how to

tell a story is interesting. I didn’t grasp actor process until I became a writer, even though I was an actor first. I didn’t have that awareness when I was an actor because I was very focused on the business of what I had to do. But when I became a writer, and I was sitting on the other side of the table, I saw five different people each at a different point in their process and it became so clear to me that I need to allow the actors to take that journey in the rehearsal room and that I must trust that we will meet in the same place at the end.

Jonathan Berry: Did something happen

to precipitate your shift from acting to writing?

ES: Absolutely. After I’d written Russian

Transport I got my last acting job, which was playing Lady M at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds. It was my friend’s company and it was actually lovely. I had already

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HUBBARD STREET DANCE CHICAGO started gravitating more towards writing, but the kicker was when I found that I couldn’t manage to be in a show at night and write during the day. It took up too much brain space to do both. There was a point during that process I said to myself “I think I’m done, I think I’m done with this thing.” There are times when I enjoy acting, but it is not what I want to do right now. But I can’t imagine that I’d quit theatre altogether. I sometimes think about how theatre is just the one thing I never quit. Ian, do you ever feel like acting is just the thing that you never quit? IB: Yeah I would say that. The way I got into theatre in the first place was bizarre, and the sequence of events that gave me traction in the real world was so lucky. The thing that keeps me with it is that I’m still invested in how to get better. I haven’t exhausted my interest in it, so that’s why I’m still doing it. ES: When did you start? IB: I started in college. I was on the tennis team, and wasn’t a very engaged student. There was a woman from my home town, an MFA actor at the school, who taught a class for undergrad non-majors and she suggested that I take her class because I might like it. I took her class, which was fun, and she was encouraging. Little did I know I happened to be going to a very good theatre school, Illinois State. This was in the mid-80s. Several of the people who started Steppenwolf had gone to school there, and I had mostly the same faculty they had. I stumbled into a program that

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was highly competitive, and that gave students access to some incredible people. I remember that Uta Hagen was there doing a week-long workshop. I had no idea who she was, except that only the grad students and high level seniors would get to work with her. She started chain-smoking and on the third day she said “I’m tired of all these scenes. Anybody wants to do something, you come up, we’ll find something.” She stubs out her cigarette, so I get up there and got up in line and she gave me and this girl a scene from a J.D. Salinger story, Just Before the War with the Eskimos. So we went back to her dorm room and we really worked on it, studied, and memorized it. I had no idea that it was a comedic scene. So the next time in class we start doing the scene and everybody starts cracking up and I’m thinking my fly is open, I’ve got toilet paper sticking out, that something’s wrong. When the scene was over, she stubs out her cigarette and she kisses me on both cheeks and she says, “Now this is what I’ve been talking about.” I was like “Okay!” And honestly, from that day I’ve been an actor. I got to tell her that story years later when she was in a play with a friend of mine. AC: Well, I’m certainly glad that neither of you quit the theatre. This was a lovely conversation, and I think it’s great that you two will have the opportunity to see each other’s work this season.

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Member since 1993 Hometown: Newton, Massachusetts Past Performances A Streetcar Named Desire (1997) My Thing Of Love (1992) Curse Of The Starving Class (1991) The Grapes Of Wrath (1990)

1. What brought you to Steppenwolf?

I went to an alternative high school in Western Massachusetts in the early 80's. I was in the summer Drama program there and the director of the program Greg Moffat, took us to see Balm In Gilead when it was running at Circle Rep on 7th Ave. It blew my mind right open, I felt like I had new eyes looking at the world and knew I wanted to DO THAT. Several years later, after graduating from the undergrad acting program at NYU and going right out to LA to do a short lived sitcom, the first audition I had upon returning to NYC was for The Grapes Of Wrath. Steppenwolf was bringing their production to B'way and they needed a few local actors to fill out the ensemble. I dusted off my beloved Sam Shepard monologue from La Turista and auditioned. I was cast in three nonspeaking roles and suddenly living my dream! My first paying theater gig-on Broadway with my heroes.

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2. For which role are you most recognized?

It would have to be Detective Alexandra Eames from Law and Order Criminal Intent—no contest. Maybe Michelle McKay from The Mighty Ducks 2 following close behind.

3. Which role do you wish you could do again?

I don't really have a dream role, although I feel I should! I would like another chance to play nearly every role I've ever played. My process seems to be incredibly slow. I'm usually still trying to crack the part when we close!

4. What is your favorite thing to do on a sunny Chicago afternoon?

Being by the lake walking my dogs and biking, visiting with close friends and family and eating in all the amazing restaurants there. As a vegan who is also gluten free I am amazed by all the options in a town known for its meat lovers!

5. What’s next for you?

An independent film shooting in Northern NJ in the next few weeks and helping to develop a whole bunch of new plays. That's something that keeps me sane. I love reading new plays and watching them develop, hearing new voices and supporting writers.

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Above production shot, Erbe with co-founder Gary Sinise in A Streetcar Named Desire (1997) Photo by Michael Brosilow

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The Steppenwolf Ensemble first began performing in the mid-1970s in the basement

of a Highland Park church, the ambitious brainchild of three high school and college friends: Jeff Perry, Terry Kinney and Gary Sinise. Fast forward 41 years and Steppenwolf Theatre Company has become the nation’s premier ensemble theater—redefining the landscape of acting and performance. The ensemble has grown to 46 members who represent a remarkable generation of actors, directors and playwrights. Thrilling, powerful, groundbreaking productions from Balm in Gilead and The Grapes of Wrath to August: Osage County—and accolades that include the National Medal of Arts and 12 Tony Awards—have made the theater legendary. Steppenwolf’s artistic force remains rooted in the original vision of its founders: an artist-driven theater, whose vitality is defined by its sharp appetite for groundbreaking, innovative work. That work is represented in production photos displayed throughout the theater.

Joan Allen

Kevin Anderson

Alana Arenas

Randall Arney

Kate Arrington

Ian Barford

Robert Breuler

Gary Cole

Kathryn Erbe

K. Todd Freeman

Frank Galati

Francis Guinan

Moira Harris

Jon Michael Hill

Tim Hopper

Tom Irwin

Ora Jones

Terry Kinney

Tina Landau

Martha Lavey

Tracy Letts

John Mahoney

John Malkovich

Sandra Marquez

Mariann Mayberry

Tarell Alvin McCraney

James Vincent Meredith

Laurie Metcalf

Amy Morton

Sally Murphy

Caroline Neff

Bruce Norris

Austin Pendleton

Jeff Perry

William Petersen

Yasen Peyankov

Martha Plimpton

Rondi Reed

Molly Regan

Anna D. Shapiro

Eric Simonson

Gary Sinise

Lois Smith

Rick Snyder

Jim True-Frost

Alan Wilder

The Steppenwolf Ensemble

Board of Trustees

Steppenwolf Staff Anna D. Shapiro Artistic Director

Terry Kinney, Jeff Perry and Gary Sinise Executive Artistic Board

David Schmitz Managing Director

Artistic

Development

Rebecca Adelsheim Will Allan Aaron Aptaker Nick Burt Amber Dettmers Anna Donnell Ali Drumm Leanna Harney Allison Heinz Megan Kaminsky Allison Kupfer Denise Serna Leah Siesfeld Anthony Silvestri Dan Smeriglio Annabel Steven Brittany Stock Shunna Tolliver Kelly Voke Audience Experience Associates Cassandra Bowers Morgan Burkey Samuel Garrott Kate Hawbaker-Krohn Jared Hecht Dani Nicole James Teddy Kwasigroch Juwan Lockett Sarah Lovell Alyson Morrill Alyssa Ratkovich Rachel Reaves Savannah Reich Susenna Turner Lukas Vlasnik Taleshia Walker Toby Walters Paris Wilson Front Bar Staff Angel Aguilar Mustafa Chaudry Joe Giovannetti Gabriel Sanchez Parking Staff Jack Meyer and Lauren Louer, The Saints Volunteer Usher Coordination

Jonathan Berry Aaron Carter Hallie Gordon Artistic Producers JC Clementz Casting Director Polly Hubbard Literary Manager Tam Dickson Interim Casting Associate Francis Guinan Tracy Letts Amy Morton Yasen Peyankov Associate Artists

Steppenwolf For Young Adults Hallie Gordon Artistic Director Megan Shuchman Education Director Jared Bellot Education Assistant Emilio G. Robles Curriculum and Instruction Manager Ali Hoefnagel Amanda Dunne Acevedo Ashley Roberson Cara Greene Epstein Greg Geffrard Jazmin Corona Larry Grimm Mara Stern Sindy Castro Thom Pasculli Tiffany Fulson Wilfredo Ramos, Jr. Teaching Artists

Administration

Rachel D. Freund Director of Operations and Management Courtney Anderson Events Management Director Scott Macoun IT Director Jackie Snuttjer Finance Director Jovito Alvarez Finance Manager Brian Hurst Finance Coordinator Paul Miller Office Manager Lupe Garcia Quiles Events Management Associate George Costas IT Associate Adrianna Durantt Executive Administrator Rebecca Adelsheim PLP Assistant

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Sandy Karuschak Director of Development Eric Evenskaas Associate Director of Development Kristy Conway Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations Kendra Van Kempen Director of Special Events Lauren Fisher Donor Relations Manager Max Lando Corporate Relations Manager Suzanne Miller Annual Fund Manager Jessica Gretch Individual Giving Coordinator Karyn Todd Development Coordinator Sarah Giovannetti Special Events Associate A.J. Roy Development Associate Chelsea Smith Campaign Assistant

Marketing, Communications & Audience Services

John Zinn Director of Marketing and Communications Donovan Foote Design Director Madeline Long Communications Director Erika Nelson Marketing Director Greta Honold Audience Engagement Creative Producer Joel Moorman Digital Content Producer Kevin Castillo Digital Marketing Manager Neel McNeill Marketing Manager Patrick Zakem Audience Engagement Coordinator Jacqueline Rosas Marketing Assistant David Masnato Graphic Designer Casey VanWormer Audience Services Director Jimmy Freund Social Media Director and Audience Services Supervisor Billie Rye Bryant Audience Services Manager Stephanie Heller Audience Services Subscription Manager

Mike Brunlieb Geehoon Lim Audience Services Supervisors Molly Layton Group Sales Associate Roseann Bishop Subscriptions and Audience Services Assistant Benjamin Adams Craig Barnes Rebecca Butler Rebekah Camm Sarah Carter Juli Del Prete Elizabeth Gottman Kevin Greene Kenya Hall Annaliese McSweeney Charles Strater Audience Services Associates

Audience Outreach Tiffany Rae Wilson Audience Outreach Manager Joshua Cashman Interim Audience Outreach Supervisor Benjamin Adams Adrian Azevedo Charles Frydenberg Rukmini Girish Marilyn Hillary Isaiah Polstein Michael Russell Maggie Shreve Kelly Wren Audience Outreach Associates

Operations

Cory Jeanes Facilities Director Peter Van Kempen Facilities Manager Adrian Castro Operations Coordinator David Albert Harold Jaffe Facilities Staff Victor David Padam Dhungel Tul Ghaley Madan Gurung Noor Alam Islam Ababe Mekonen Aminata Talawally Bhagirath Timsina Custodial Staff

Audience Experience

Evan Hatfield Director of Audience Experience Danielle Shindler Food & Beverage Director, Front Bar General Manager Donald Coulson Parking Manager

Production

Tom Pearl Director of Production Brianna Parry Assistant Production Manager Erin Cook Company Manager and Assistant to the Artistic Director Mike Donohue Technical Director Chad Hain Associate Technical Director Christopher Kristant Shop Foreman Kyle Land Ryan Luwe Russell Scott Lydia Strini Scenic Carpenters Jon Woelfer Draftsperson

Zoe Shiffrin Scenic Charge Artist Jenny DiLuciano Properties Master Emily Guthrie Jay Tollefsen Assistant Properties Masters Charles Moser Master Properties Artisan Aimee Plant Properties Artisan Shannon Higgins Wardrobe, Hair and Make Up Supervisor AJ Littlefield Staff Wardrobe Caryn Weglarz Klein Costume Director Mae Haskins Assistant Costume Designer Laurel Clayson Head Draper Lynae Vandermeulen Work Room Supervisor and Draper Daisy Lindas Assistant Costume Director Staci Weigum Costume Shop Assistant J. R. Lederle Lighting Supervisor Ernesto Gomez Master Electrician Rick Haefele House Carpenter Dawn Przybylski Stage Carpenter Martha Wegener Audio Engineer Gregor Mortis Assistant Audio Engineer Matthew Chapman 1700 Tech Coordinator Karen Thompson Light Board Operator Cassie Calderone Malcolm Ewen Christine D. Freeburg Laura D. Glenn Jonathan Nook Brian Maschka Stage Managers

Executive Committee

Eric Lefkofsky, Chair Keating Crown, Vice Chair Deborah H. Quazzo, Secretary L. Heather Mitchell, Treasurer Henry S. Bienen Carole L. Brown Douglas R. Brown Elizabeth H. Connelly Nora Daley Rich Feitler Paul W. Goodrich Lynn Lockwood Murphy Kenneth J. Porrello Randall K. Rowe Bruce Sagan Stephanie B. Smith John R. Walter Helen Zell

Trustees

Sarah Beardsley Michael W. Bender Marlene Breslow-Blitstein Ebs Burnough Robin Tennant Colburn Beth Boosalis Davis Amy Eshleman Juliette Feld D. Cameron Findlay Lawrence M. Gill Matthew Gray Robert J. Greenebaum, Jr. John Hart Jon Michael Hill Dennis D. Howarter George A. Joseph Donna La Pietra Tina Landau Tracy Letts Mary Ludford Ronald J. Mallicoat, Jr. Holly Maloney Tarell Alvin McCraney David E. Mendelsohn Verett Mims Christopher M. Murphy Yasen Peyankov David C. Pisor Merle Reskin Robert Sanborn Manuel â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mannyâ&#x20AC;? Sanchez Anna D. Shapiro Matthew Shapiro Colette Cachey Smithburg Elliot A. Stultz

Emeritus Trustees J. Robert Barr Lawrence Block Michael Cahan John N. Fox, Jr. Gloria Scoby

Past Chairpersons William L. Atwell Larry D. Brady Douglas R. Brown Nora Daley Laurence Edwards John N. Fox, Jr. Elliott Lyon Gordon Murphy William H. Plummer Bruce Sagan Gloria Scoby Donna Vos

Professional Leadership Program Gabriel Alaniz Alexandra Belzley Lina Benich Samantha Corn Krystal Dawson Meghan Erxleben Zach Faber Lucas Garcia Kara Grimm Storm Hooten Lauren Katz Joseph Lim Gianna Petrosino Samantha Price Compton Quashie Ligia Sandoval Colleen Schuldeis Fatima Sowe

* Steppenwolf Trustee

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Leading Contributors Steppenwolf Ensemble Fund multi-year commitment to Steppenwolf’s artistic development Grand Patrons

Julie and Roger Baskes Joyce Chelberg The Davee Foundation The Harris Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. King Harris Kathy Harris Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Szokol Mr. and Mrs. William Friend Mr. and Mrs. John Harris John Hart and Carol Prins Liz and Eric Lefkofsky J.P.Morgan The Negaunee Foundation Merle Reskin Helen Zell

Distinguished Patrons

Anonymous Sarah Beardsley and Dr. Christopher Randolph Michael Bender and Sheridan Prior Henry and Leigh Bienen Betty Bradshaw Nora Daley and Sean Conroy Shawn M. Donnelley and Christopher M. Kelly Amy and Cameron Findlay Richard and Mary L. Gray Bob and Amy Greenebaum Martha Lavey Steven D. Loucks Jim and Kay Mabie Holly and Matt Maloney Lynn Lockwood and Barrett B. Murphy Harry and Susan Seigle Toni Sandor Smith Karen Zelden and Ralph Senst

Season Production Support

Allstate Insurance Company Ameriprise Financial Dr. and Mrs. Marvin H. Berman Douglas R. Brown Phil and Mary Beth Canfield The Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation Elizabeth H. Connelly Frank G. and Gertrude Dunlap Fund Donald and Anne Edwards Christine Albright and Lawrence Gill Lynn Hauser and Neil Ross Marian, Fruman and Lisa Jacobson Nancy A. Lauter Melcher Charitable Foundation Janet Melk L. Heather Mitchell and Kenny Mitchell

2016/17 Season Sponsors J.P.Morgan National Endowment for the Arts Northern Trust Peak6 PwC Deborah and Stephen Quazzo Razorfish Robert and Louise Sanborn Matthew Shapiro Colette Cachey Smithburg and Tom Smithburg Bill and Orli Staley Robert and Leslie Zimmerman

New Plays, New Artists, New Audiences

The Davee Foundation The Edgerton Foundation The Laurents/Hatcher Foundation Prince Charitable Trusts Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust Theatre Communications Group Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Zell Family Foundation

Steppenwolf for Young Adults

Allstate Insurance Company Alphawood Foundation Archer Daniels Midland Company Paul M. Angell Foundation Helen Brach Foundation Capri Capital Partners, LLC Ann and Richard Carr CME Group Foundation The Crown Family The Field Foundation of Illinois Mary and Paul Finnegan Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Liz and Eric Lefkofsky Doug and Cynthia McKeen Colonel Stanley R. McNeil Foundation Lynn Lockwood Murphy and Barrett B. Murphy The Negaunee Foundation Northern Trust Charitable Trust Polk Bros. Foundation Robert and Louise Sanborn Dr. Scholl Foundation Steppenwolf Associates United Airlines

Professional Leadership Programs & Multicultural Fellowship American Express Joyce Foundation

Steppenwolf’s reputation derives from our willingness to take on challenging, ambitious projects. Our future relies upon the generous support of season sponsors who provide invaluable resources for the work of our actors, directors and playwrights. We thank you for your commitment to the vision of our ensemble.

Veterans’ Night

Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s 2016/17 season is generously sponsored by:

Major Support of General Operations and Special Projects

Grand Benefactor

Gary Sinise Foundation

Buchanan Family Foundation Julius Frankel Foundation The Reva & David Logan Foundation John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Prince Charitable Trusts Penny Pritzker and Bryan Traubert Rhoades Foundation Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust The Shubert Foundation, Inc. Smart Family Foundation The Wallace Foundation

2016 Gala

The Crown Family Nora Daley and Sean Conroy Grosvenor Capital Management Liz and Eric Lefkofsky Exelon King and Caryn Harris and the Harris Family Foundation The Negaunee Foundation Pfingston Partners, L.L.C. PNC J.B and M.K. Pritzker Family Foundation PwC

2015/16 Steppenwolf Salutes Women In The Arts Luncheon BMO Harris Bank Helen Zell

Official Exclusive Airline United Airlines

Official Lighting Sponsor ComEd

Contact Sandy Karuschak, Director of Development, at 312-654-5621 or skaruschak@steppenwolf.org to learn more about unique ways to support the work on our stages.

Benefactors

For more information on how you can support Steppenwolf’s artistic intiatives as a sponsor or corporate partner, please contact Kristy Conway at 312-654-5698 or kconway@steppenwolf.org.

2016/17 Corporate Arts Council Steppenwolf’s Corporate Arts Council brings together a community of smart, innovative companies to connect in a unique, exciting environment here at the theater. Supporting Steppenwolf’s mission to champion new talent within the theater, the Corporate Arts Council engages members throughout the year to network, entertain, and give back. Leading Corporate Arts Council Members Allstate Insurance Company, Meghan Sporleder Ameriprise Financial, Patricia Moll Exelon Corporation, Jason Decker J.P.Morgan, Kelly Epstein

Northern Trust, Mark Taylor PwC, Vilma Chan Razorfish, Ian Sohn

Premier Corporate Arts Council Members Faegre Baker Daniels, Patrick M. Miller

Corporate Arts Council Members Aon, Nichole Barnes Mitchell Archer Daniels Midland Company, Ben Bard Dentons US LLP, Mark Hanover DLA Piper LLP (US), Katrina Hausfeld Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Mark Filip

Make It Better Media, Susan B. Noyes Newcastle Limited, Michael Haney Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, Brian Duwe Winston & Strawn LLP, Michael Falk

For more information on how you and your company can become a Steppenwolf Corporate Arts Council member, please contact Max Lando at 312-654-5697 or mlando@steppenwolf.org.

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Community Volunteers New Play Development Fund Committee supports Steppenwolf’s mission to be a preeminent producer of new American plays. Deborah Quazzo*, Chair Julie Baskes Douglas R. Brown* Susan O. Berghoef Joyce Chelberg Robin Tennant Colburn* Jay Franke Caryn Harris* Liz Lefkofsky Jim Mabie Bob Reum Robert Sanborn* Matthew Shapiro* Colette Cachey Smithburg* Helen Zell*

Education Committee advocates for the programming of Steppenwolf for Young Adults and for access to quality arts experiences for teens and teachers. Robert Sanborn*, Chair Sarah Beardsley* Michael Bolton Sheila Chapman Beth Boosalis Davis* Jeremy Dunn Amy Eshleman* Juliette Feld* Jane Fleming Paul Gaynor Larry Grimm John Hart* Solveig Herzum Lynn Lockwood Murphy* Nicole Losurdo Sybil Madison-Boyd Susan Noel Ashley Pettit Anne M. Phillips Donald J. Phillips II Deborah Quazzo* Sydney Sidwell Jennifer Stuart Elliot A. Stultz* Annie Tully Greg Veza David Wagener Nina A. Winston Bobbi Zabel

Directors Circle Committee

helps steward and grow the theater’s largest donor program. Frances E. Tuite, Chair Patricia Bobb Janyce D. Brengel Bryce Cooper Beth Boosalis Davis* Greg Desmond Ritu Dhingra Stacy Fleming Julie Gustafson Mike Gustafson Rebecca Johnston Sherri Kayser Michael LaTona Susan Lichtenstein Stephanie Linn Beth Loeb Cathy Nathan Steven Redfield Toni Sandor Smith Gail Steingold Gail Straus

2016 Gala

Steppenwolf’s Gala Co-Chairs plan the signature fundraising event led by the theater’s Board of Trustees. Nora Daley* and Sean Conroy Keating* and Caroline Crown Liz and Eric* Lefkofsky Tracy Letts* and Carrie Coon Anna D. Shapiro* and Ian Barford

Women in the Arts Luncheon Committee spearheads our annual fundraising event, honoring leading artists in theater, film and television. Sarah Beardsley* Marlene Breslow-Blitstein* Vilma Chan Elizabeth H. Connelly* Nora Daley* Mary A. Dempsey Kelly Epstein Amy Eshleman* Noreen Gallagher Lynn Hauser Donna La Pietra* Lynn Lockwood Murphy* Susan Oleari Deborah Quazzo* Elizabeth Schubert Anna D. Shapiro* Katie Spring Susan Warrington Nina Winston Helen Zell*

Corporate, Foundation & Government Contributors Planned Giving Advisory Committee, comprised of finance

and legal professionals, provides expertise in estate planning activities to support the theater. Christine Albright, Chair Andrew R. Gelman Edward A. Gershman James H. Goodrich Julie Gustafson Leigh S. Harter Julie Hendricks Kathryn Kennedy Robert LoPrete Pamela L. Lucina Theresa Marx Colleen McElligott Susan A. Payne Judith M. Pieper Claudia B. Sangster Kathleen O’Hagan Scallan Richard B. Thies Frank Trocchio

Young Adult Council, a unique after-school program for high school students, immerses them in Steppenwolf’s operations and organizes events for their peers around Steppenwolf productions. Dulce Carino Alexis Cuadrado Kayla Devereux Remy Dhingra Myles Gebert Charlotte Jackson Lilian McGrady Daisianee Minenger Eryk Nytko Gloria Oladipo Kathleen Ortiz Maya Ortiz Sarah Powers Maria Privitera Jasmine Purnell NaVada Reed Olivia Shine Samantha Tennant Deveon Treadway Chad Tucker Sai Vavricek Anika Waco

Grand Benefactors ($100,000+) The Roy Cockrum Foundation The Davee Foundation‡ Lefkofsky Family Foundation‡ John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation‡* The Negaunee Foundation‡ Prince Charitable Trusts Shubert Foundation, Inc. Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust‡ United Airlines The Wallace Foundation‡ Zell Family Foundation ‡ Benefactors ($50,000 – 99,999)

Anonymous Allstate Insurance Company* Alphawood Foundation Paul M. Angell Foundation The Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation ComEd The Crown Family Edgerton Foundation Julius Frankel Foundation The Harris Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. King Harris Kathy Harris Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Szokol Mr. and Mrs. William Friend Mr. and Mrs. John Harris The Joyce Foundation‡ J.P.Morgan* Laurents/Hatcher Foundation The Reva & David Logan Foundation National Endowment for the Arts Northern Trust* Polk Bros. Foundation* PwC Smart Family Foundation ‡ Theatre Communications Group, Inc. Vinci

Producers ($25,000 – 49,999)

To get involved or learn more, please contact Eric Evenskaas, Associate Director of Development, at 312-654-5615 or eevenskaas@steppenwolf.org. * Steppenwolf Trustee

Anonymous American Express Ameriprise Financial Archer Daniels Midland Company Capri Capital Partners, LLC Chicago Community Trust DLA Piper LLP (US) Doris Duke Charitable Foundation‡ Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Grosvenor Capital Management BMO Harris Bank*

PNC J.B. and M.K. Pritzker Family Foundation Razorfish Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust Seigle Family Foundation Earl and Brenda Shapiro Foundation Gary Sinise Foundation Pfingsten Partners, L.L.C Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Vanguard Charitable

Patrons ($10,000 – 24,999)

Anonymous (3) Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture Aon BNY Mellon Wealth Management Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois The Boeing Company Boka Restaurant Group Helen Brach Foundation Buchanan Family Foundation CME Foundation Citadel LLC Henry Crown and Company Crown Packaging International/ Polycon Industries Inc. Dentons US LLP Dover Foundation Frank G. and Gertrude Dunlap Fund Faegre Baker Daniels The Field Foundation of Illinois Graycor, Inc. Green Courte Partners, LLC GrubHub Illinois Tool Works Foundation Kirkland & Ellis LLP Make It Better Media Maple & Ash McDermott, Will & Emery McKinsey & Company, Inc. Colonel Stanley R. McNeil Foundation Melcher Charitable Foundation Newcastle Limited Norcon, Inc The Orlebeke Foundation Rhoades Foundation Sanchez Daniels & Hoffman LLP Dr. Scholl Foundation Searle Family Trust Sidley Austin LLP Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

* Corporations and foundations that have made employee matching gifts

‡ Multi-year pledge

The Smithburg Family Foundation Swett & Crawford John and Carol Walter Family Foundation William Blair & Company, LLC Winston & Strawn, LLP

Sustainers ($5,000 – $9,999)

Baird Robert and Isabelle Bass Foundation, Inc. Modestus Bauer Foundation Baxter International Inc. Mary Dempsey, Philip H. Corboy Foundation John R. Halligan Charitable Fund Irving Harris Foundation Hotel Lincoln Hub International Ice Miller LLP Nordstrom PERT Foundation Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Foundation Schiff Hardin LLP Siragusa Foundation Takiff Family Foundation

Sponsors ($2,500 – 4,999)

Amsted Industries Foundation Deloitte FROST KlearSky Solutions, LLC New Horizon Foundation PUBLIC Chicago Sahara Enterprises, Inc. Richard and Ellen Sandor Family Foundation Louis & Nellie Sieg Fund Suite Home Chicago Westside Mechanical Group

Guarantors ($1,000 – 2,499)

The Arts Federation Complete Mailing Service Inc. Crowe Horwath, LLP Hamilton Thies & Lorch LLP Innovative Benefits Consultants Johnson & Johnson Children’s Memorial Hospital Campaign Mesirow Financial Plante Moran Resolute Consulting LLC Starshak Winzenburg TTX Company

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Endowment Sponsors

Individual Contributors Directors Circle

Hope Abelson Fund for New Play Development

Richard and Mary L. Gray Production Endowment Fund

Steppenwolf Board Designated Endowment Fund

Artistic Endowment established through the Leading National Theatres Program, a joint initiative of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

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

Douglas R. Brown Playwright/Director Endowment Fund

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

Ford Foundation Artistic and General Operating Endowment Funds

Avy and Marcie Stein Sustaining Fund for the Ensemble

Individual Contributors Visionary Circle We are honored to recognize the following individuals who have included Steppenwolf in their will or estate plans. The esteemed members of the Visionary Circle help ensure the vitality of Steppenwolf for future generations. Contact Sandy Karuschak at 312-654-5621 or sandyk@steppenwolf.org to learn more about the giving options to consider in your estate planning. Anonymous Valerie and Joseph Abel Robert C. Anderson Dr. Marvin and Joyce Berman Norma Borcherding Douglas R. Brown Janice and Rob Esser Robert H. Glaze Michael Goldberger

Michael Hansen and Nancy Randa John Hart Lynn Hauser and Neil Ross Tom Irwin Stephen Johnson Jared Kaplan and Maridee Quanbeck Melanie G. Larch Dr. Paul Lisnek Kenneth J. Porrello and Sherry L. McFall

Sylvia J. Pozarnsky Merle Reskin Dr. Edward O. Riley T. Marshall Rousseau Patrick J. Schauer Harry Seigle Judy Sugarman

We remember the following members of the Steppenwolf family who have made a bequest to the theater. Their legacy will help to ensure that Steppenwolf continues to flourish. Hope A. Abelson Alba Biagini Nelson D. Cornelius

Jo Hopkins Deutsch Marjorie Douglas James F. Oates

Andrea Romain and Cleo V. Orthel Rose L. Shure Nancy L. Wald

The generosity of Steppenwolf’s Directors Circle members annually provides vital support for Steppenwolf’s many streams of artistic and community programming. In recognition of their contributions, members receive complimentary subscriptions with VIP ticketing services and are invited to private events with the artists of Steppenwolf. Donors with ‡ have made a generous multi-year pledge. To join this distinguished group, call Jessica Gretch at 312-654-5672 or e-mail directorscircle@steppenwolf.org. Premier Patrons ($50,000+)

Anonymous Julie and Roger Baskes‡ Sarah Beardsley and Dr. Christopher Randolph‡ Michael Bender and Sheridan Prior‡ Leigh and Henry Bienen‡ Marlene Breslow-Blitstein and Berle Blitstein Douglas R. Brown 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 Kathleen and Terry Jenkins Liz and Eric Lefkofsky‡ Lynn Lockwood Murphy and Barrett B. Murphy‡ Mary and Bill Ludford Ronald J. Mallicoat Jr. Mr. and Ms. David E. Mendelsohn Cynthia Luse-McKeen and Douglas McKeen Christopher and Eileen Murphy Pam Netzky and Ashley Hemphill Merle Reskin Randy and Susi Rowe Bruce Sagan and Bette Cerf Hill Robert and Louise Sanborn Manny Sanchez and Pat Pulido Sanchez Sue and Harry Seigle‡ Anna D. Shapiro and Ian Barford Elliot A. Stultz Helen Zell‡

Grand Patrons ($25,000-$49,999) Cindy and Michael Bonds Ann and Richard Carr Joyce Chelberg‡ Kent and Liz Dauten Beth Boosalis Davis and Maxwell S. Davis Shawn M. Donnelley and Christopher M. Kelly‡ Amy Eshleman and Lori Lightfoot Christine Albright and Lawrence Gill Valerie and Paul Goodrich Leslie and Matthew Gray Richard and Mary L. Gray‡ Bob and Amy Greenebaum‡ Mrs. John M. Hartigan 30 Visiting Edna

Marian, Fruman and Lisa Jacobson George A. Joseph and Carolyn Bateman Nancy A. Lauter Steven D. Loucks‡ Jim and Kay Mabie‡ Holly and Matt Maloney‡ Janet Melk L. Heather Mitchell and Kenny Mitchell Adele and Michael E. Murphy James F. Oates Deborah and Stephen Quazzo Matthew Shapiro Stephanie B. Smith and Gerald Smith Bill and Orli Staley John and Carol Walter Karen Zelden and Ralph Senst‡

Distinguished Patrons ($10,000-$24,999) Anonymous Dr. and Mrs. Marvin H. Berman Betty Bradshaw Ebs Burnough Phil and Mary Beth Canfield Mr. and Ms. John A. Canning Jr. Julie and Bill Casserly Mr. and Mrs. A. Steven Crown Donald and Anne Edwards Mary and Paul Finnegan Gordon and Wendy Gill Aimee Graham and Nigel Caine Juliette Feld and Andrew Grossman Ms. Cathy Iverson Jeffrey Maling and Rebecca Johnston Tracy Letts Verett Mims Ashley and Noah Pettit Anne and Don Phillips David and Hilary Pisor Penny Pritzker and Bryan Traubert Lynn Hauser and Neil Ross Toni Sandor Smith Colette Cachey Smithburg and Tom Smithburg Tom and Blaine Wells Ronald and Geri Yonover Robert and Leslie Zimmerman

Patrons ($5,000-$9,999)

Anonymous (3) Carina Abbaticchio and Christine Hermosisima Ms. Sara Albrecht Loren Almaguer and Frank Gerleve Mr. and Ms. David Arch

Andy and Sue Arnold William and Sharon Baker Mr. Gerry Barad Kevin Boehm and Courtney Moon Michael and Cathy Brennan Lois Browning Michael and Merle Cahan Carol and Douglas Cohen Gia and Isaac Colunga Jerry and Josephine Conlon Mr. Fred J. Costello and Ms. Ann G. Nobis Mary A. Dempsey, Philip H. Corboy Foundation Greg Desmond and Michael Segobiano Mary M. Emerson Tom and Pat Erickson Becki and Scott Etzler John and Katherine Fox M. Julie and Michael Gustafson Ms. Joan Harris Mrs. Louise Hart Judy and Jay Heyman Jon Michael Hill David Hiller Adam and Denise Hoeflich Stephen Johnson David and Susan Kalt Jen and Brad Keck Dr. and Mrs. Jane Fleming Pamela Kendall-Rijos and John Rijos Brad and Kim Keywell Jim and Sue Klein Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lad Christine and Michael LaTona Martha Lavey Mr. Marvin J. Leavitt and Ms. Susan Karkomi Robert M. and Diane V. S. Levy Alec Litowitz and Jennifer Litowitz Brian Lukanic and Kelly Dixon Amos and Anat Madanes Howard and Sandy Nagelberg Dale and Loretta Pierson Jennifer and Perry Pinto Kenneth J. Porrello and Sherry L. McFall Burton X. and Sheli Rosenberg Sandra and Earl Rusnak, Jr. David and Susan Schmid Ms. Elizabeth Schubert Robin and Mark Seigle Mr. Howard Siegel Jeffrey Singer and Patricia Carman Marcie and Avy Stein Gail and Eugene Steingold Edward A. Studzinski

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…cont’d Directors Circle Jacqueline Tilton Richard and Elaine Tinberg Frances E. Tuite Michael and January Ward Robert and Susan Warrington Dr. David Wasserman Nina B. Winston Don and Melinda Marshall Bobbi Zabel Philip Zadeik and Elizabeth Krepps

Sustainers ($2,500 – $4,999)

Anonymous (3) Kathi and Roger Adams Jack J. Adrian Trisha Rooney Kristopher J. Anderson Kimball Anderson and Karen Gatsis Anderson Mr. Anjan Asthana Paula Ausick John and Caroline Ballantine Gustavo Bamberger Solomon and Camila Barnett Bob and Trish Barr Lawrence Bass and Paula Sneed Deann and Rick Bayless Martha and Al Belmonte Dennis and Joan Berger Doug Bradbury Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Braun Janyce D. Brengel Robert and Mary Briscoe Carole L. Brown Mr. Thomas M. Burke David Callahan and Terri Abruzzo Nicole and Billy Cheeseman Drs. Rex Chisholm and Kathleen Green Michael and Edie Cohen Kate Cornelius-Schecter Mr. and Mrs. Dennis R. Cowhey Patricia Cox, Katie and Will Hunckler Judy and Tapas K. Das Gupta Diane Dawson Mr. Kenneth Debelius and Ms. Mary Attenweiler Bill and Cindee Dietz Anne M. Donahoe Philip and Marsha Dowd Bernard J. Dowling Drs. Thomas E. Durica and Susan Jacob Dr. Steven B. Edelstein Laura and Scott Eisen George Engeln Marc Falleroni Maurice Fantus and Judith Aiello Roxanne Hori and Robert Felsenthal Paul and Christine Fisher‡ Stacy and Ian Fleming Steven Florsheim and Jennifer Friedes Lisa and John Folkers Kate and Michael Fridholm Mr. and Mrs. Sherwin Friedman Leonard Gail and Robin Steans David and Noreen Ann Gallagher

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Patti Eylar and Charlie Gardner Matt and Lindsay Garrison Tom and Beth Garrow‡ Gary L. Gephart Beverly Wyckoff and Charles Ginsberg Charlie and Mary Gofen Ethel and Bill Gofen Bob and Carol Goldberg Sheila and Tom Gorey Sue and Melvin Gray The Green Family Dr. and Mrs. Sheldon Greenberg‡ William and Nanci Greene Mr. William Gritsonis James and Brenda Grusecki Jack and Sandra Guthman Michael Hansen and Nancy Randa Marcy and Harry Harczak Mr. John Harney Pam and David Harrington Jean Heller John Hergert and Kathryn Stevens David Kistenbroker and Cynthia Heusing Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hibel Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Hill Ann S. Hoenig and Jonathan L. Hoenig Dr. and Mrs. David Ingall Paul and Mariana Ingersoll Patricia Jeffers Craig and Heidi Johnson Timothy B. Johnson and Valerie B. Wiley Jeffrey and Lisa Jozwiak Jared Kaplan and Maridee Quanbeck Jeremy Kaufman and Vered Hankin Mr. and Ms. Mark Kaufman Reis and Sherri Kayser Adam and Renee Keats Jonathan Klein and Susan Cohn Mr. and Mrs. Sanfred Koltun Dr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Korbet MD Raminder and Vinay Kumar Carol and Jerome Lamet Jody LaVoie Tanya Levshina and Ilya Volvovski Susan Lichtenstein and John Rokacz Robert Bud Lifton and Carol Rosofsky Stephanie F. Linn and Seth B. Krantz Anna and Robert A. Livingston Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Lowe Mrs. Barbara Lucas and Ms. Toni Sieve‡ Mark and Frances Mann Tarell Alvin McCraney Andrew R. McGaan Mr. and Ms. Paul McGrady Kevin and Beth McMeen Becky and Bob McLennan Amy Laiken and Tim Michel Jean and Jordan Nerenberg Bob and Joyce O’Malley Elizabeth Orelup and Lawrence Sonntag Akin Owolabi Mr. Matthew Parr Clint Paton

Amy and Brent Peebles Simon and Kim Perutz Matthias Pfau Ms. Sherri Pincus Patricia Pippert and Steven Redfield Bradley and Patricia Reid Sherry and Bob Reum Ms. Lauri Riggen Randy and Betsy Rochman George and Kimberly Ruhana Mitchell Sabshon Ms. Emily Sachs-Wong and Mr. Thad Wong Carlo and Lalie Scandiuzzi Howard and Gail Schaffner David and Judith L. Sensibar Ms. Virginia Simmons Robert and Nancy Singleton Mr. and Ms. Joseph Squeri Matthew Steinmetz Kristin and Stan Stevens Kelly and Jami Stone Sue and Timothy Sullivan Rhonda and Scott Swanson Mark and Leah Taylor James E. Thompson Nick Trakas and Marc Cerone Mr. and Mrs. Jay Tunney Dr. Carey Weiss and Dr. Karen Pierce Lorrayne and Steve Weiss Jane and Greg Wintroub Elizabeth Wohlleb Meredith Bluhm-Wolf and Bill Wolf Elizabeth Ziegler

Benefactors ($1,500 – $2,499) Anonymous (4) Mr. and Mrs. John Aalbregtse James Adams Karen and Scott Alexander Catherine Allegra and James Tanner Polly Allen Nicholas and Kathleen Amatangelo Robert C. Anderson George and Debbie Angelillo William and Carolyn Anthony Stephanie and Dana Arnett Jeffrey S. Arnold and Ellen J. Neely Edgar Bachrach Richard and Janice Bail Dr. Stephanie and Mr. Andy Baker‡ Yuri and Elena Balasanov Merrill and Alice Barden Cynthia Barginere Sandra Bass Bruce and Debbie Bentcover Shirley and Tom Berchou‡ Susen H. Berg and James C. Berg Ron and Colleen Bess Nicholas Biederman Shannon Binder and Rob Friess Shaun and Andy Block Mr. David Blowers Jr. Patricia C. Bobb Stephen and Lynn Bolanowski‡ Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Boychuck

Marjorie Bransfield Mr. Reid Brody and Ms. Sally Schwartz Beth Sprecher Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Norman Brooks Dawn and Harmon Brown George and Joyce Brown‡ John D. and Leslie Henner Burns Timothy Burroughs and Barbara Smith Stephen Byrne and Kerry Shannon Joseph and Cory Cancila‡ Kathleen and Robert Carey Sheila J. Chapman Dr. Rosalyn Chrenka Michael and Stephanie Chu Nancy Ciezki and Diane Kostecke James and Julie Coffman Steven and Caralynn Collens Liam and Francesca Connell Jennifer and Kevin Convery J. Gorman Cook and Carole Kohout Bryce Cooper Merle R. Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Brian Cornell Ms. Susan Cox and Mr. Mike Bolton Winnie and Bob Crawford Ms. Jennifer Culotta James Curley Carl and Cynthia Curry Stephen F. Danziger Nancy Dehmlow Mr. and Mrs. Menahem Deitcher Mr. and Mrs. David Deno Donald Deutsch Gautam and Ritu Dhingra Roberta S. Dillon Patricia and Richard Doonan Jennifer and John Doran Erin and Ian Drury James and Kelly Epstein Sidney and Sondra Berman Epstein Mariwyn Evans Juliet and Marc Fallah David and Mary Farkas Randall Fearnow and Beth Compton Harris J. Feldman, M.D. Carol and Steven Felsenthal Marilyn and Larry Fields Mr. and Mrs. Richard Filler Elizabeth Foster and Michael Walsh Jim and Sandy Freeburg Kate Friedlob Kathryn C. Froney Denise Michelle Gamble Jim Gattone Paul and Audrey Gaynor Dr. Ralph Gebert and Elayne Gebert Terri and Stephen Geifman Dr. Michael Gelbort Scott George Mr. and Mrs. James J. Glasser Elizabeth Glassman Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Goldman Dr. Paul Goldstein and Ms. Nasrin Mahani Sue-Gray Goller Peter and Joellen Granson Mary and Jim Greene

Kathleen and Adam Greetis Charles R. Grode Suzanne Gylfe Ginger and Del Hall Joan Hall Claudine C. Hamm Mr. and Mrs. Peter Harmon Victoria and Charles Harris‡ Stacie R. Hartman Mark and Joelle Hayes Sandra L. Helton and Norman M. Edelson Marlene and Sonny Hersh Richard and Elaine Heuberger Marci and Ronald Holzer Kathleen and Jack Horn Kimberly and Matthew Horowitz Arnold and Judith Horwich‡ Michael Hsu Brian W. Huebner Holly E. Humphreys Nicole and Pedro Irazoqui Mary Ittelson John Ittner Craig “CJ” Jensen and Craig Dannenbrink Jeffrey A. Judd and Stephanie Deddish David Kathman Dr. Claudia Anne Katz Aviva Katzman and Morris Mauer Judith and Jerry Kaufman Sheryl and Tom Keith‡ Peter and Susan Kelly Chris Kendrick and Kasturi Haldar‡ Gerould and Jewell Kern Andrew Keyt Patricia and Wayne Kik Susan and Richard Kiphart Tom Klarquist and Steve Somora Stephanie and Peter Klein Jean Klingenstein Mr. and Mrs. Tom Knauff James Kochalka Staley and Mike Krause and Family Stephen Kriegel Suzy Krueckeberg Mr. Matthew Kutcher and Ms. Rebecca Richards Karen Lalor Gerald R. Lanz and Lisa Kearns Lanz Bernard and Averill Leviton Dr. Paul M. Lisnek Beth Loeb Abby and George Lombardi Ms. Diane Longoria Fran Lambros and John Lowry‡ Oren Lund and Dorothy Shapiro Arlene Manelli Sandy and Jerry Manne Barbara and Larry Margolis Christine and David Markovitz Jim and Lynn McClure Lee and Joyce McCullough Bob and Barb McCullough Randi Merel and Allen LeHew Ellie and Bob Meyers Michael and Susan Miller

Dr. and Mrs. George and Maureen Miz Martin Modahl and Lauren Conway Blake and Debra Moritz‡ Lorna Filippini Pamela and Grady Murdock Patricia Murray-Rutz Ms. Katherine Nardin Patrick J. Nash, Jr. Cathy and Robert Nathan Judy Neafsey and Terry Conway David Ellis and Hope Nightingale Mary Nolen Susan and George Obermaier Mr. Chase Ochsner Peg O’Connor Joe O’Leary Bridget R. O’Neill Susan and Ted Oppenheimer Sandra and Mark Ostler Brian A. Paetow and Gretchen K. Beetner Jim and Sue Pajakowski Mr. Jared Palmer and Ms. Lisa Frank Phyllis Parish Deep Patel Mr. and Mrs. Todd Paul Sandra and Michael Perlow Raymond Perry John and Christine Pfeiffer Dr. Susan Burland and George Plumb Lois Podolsky Avi and Joan Porat Andrew and Judy L. Porte Mary Beth and Terry Porter Sylvia J. Pozarnsky and Tom Riley Elliott Quigley Linda Reid Lynne Remington and Geoff Goldberg Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Rhoads Nina Riccardi Susan and Edwin Ritts John C. Roberts and Lynn D. Fleisher Hilary Rosenthal Dr. Abbie Roth and Sandra Gladstone Roth Ms. Holly Rothschild and Mr. Ken Buchanan Janet and Philip Rotner Bob Rowe Francis C. Sadac Michael R. Salem A. Sue Samuels Richard and Susan Sanders Pamela and Fred Sasser Paul Scavone and Donna Pawlus Michelle Maton and Mike Schaeffer Mr. Joseph Scheper Michelle Schlack Matthew and Tina Schubert John Schuchert and Alan Kozlowski Diana and Richard Senior Mark and Kimberly Shadle Smita N. Shah Surendra and Dorothie Shah Michael Shapiro and Deb Gohr Shapiro Nancia Shawver and Larry Weiner Hope and Jeffrey Sheffield

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…cont’d Directors Circle Scott and Tommy Sheridan Judy and Jeffrey Silverman Ms. Julia Simpson James and Mary Jo Slykas Heather and Adam Smedstad‡ Charles Smith Neil Smith Family Ron and Leslie Smith Ronald C. Smith Sharon Specht Nicole Stavish Brock and Jeanine Stout‡ Gail and John Straus Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Streeter Mary Stowell and Jim Streicker

Lauren and Steve Strelsin Judy Sugarman Lisa Sullivan William and Julie Szematowicz Dr. and Mrs. James V. Talano Richard and Anita Thies Mrs. Vernon B. Thomas The Tipton Family The Toledo-Hoyer Family John and Maribeth Totten Annie Trooien and Christian Dill Greg and Mary Tuite Reed and Rosemary Tupper Hollis and Alvan Turner Scott Turow Brady I. Twiggs Tali and Liat Tzur

Marilee Unruh Betty Vandenbosch‡ Shawn VanDerziel and Jay Clarke Donna and Dirk Vos Erika Nelson and David Wagener The Wakes Steven Wayland and Jennifer Wesley Jennifer and Bryan Weinstein Jack and Keli Wildermuth Donna Wilkinson Jon Will and Ada Mary Gugenheim‡ Eugene H. Winkler Jessica and Jeff Wisniewski‡ Richard and Mary Woods Eileen and David Zampa Mr. and Ms. Michael Zdeb

Individual Contributors Annual Fund Steppenwolf thanks the many supporters who help bridge the gap between annual operating costs and ticket sales. We regret that, due to space limitations, we are unable to recognize gifts below $150. To all our benefactors, we thank you for making possible another season of engaging, provocative theater. Make your gift today by visiting steppenwolf.org/support or calling Suzanne Miller at 312-654-5617. Gifts are as of July 14, 2016. Producers ($1,000 – 1,499)

Anonymous (2) Ms. Vanessa Abron The Anixter Family Mr. Andrew Annacone and Ms. Bela Gandhi John Asplin and Christine Orders Mike and Karen Atwood Peggy Bagley and Rabbi Douglas Goldhamer Scott and Kimberly Wayne Catherine Bannister Mr. Charles Barone Ted and Robbie Beaty† Mr. and Mrs. Eric Belcher John and Kerry Benevides Lois J. Bider Jon Blanc Mr. and Mrs. Walter Borst Donald F. Bouseman Mr. Marcus Brady Marjorie Bransfield Ms. Blair Brown Janet Burch John Butler and John VanderLinden Gregory C. Cameron Michael Canmann Ray Capitanini Mr. Robert Clifford Ms. Stephanie Comer Liese Dallbauman Michael DiMedio John C. Donnelly Margaret and Chris Duhon Rachel Dvorken and Harry Rosenberg Jr. Joan and John Dysart

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Phyllis Ellis Brian Fabes and Lisa Schneider Fabes Mr. and Mrs. John Favia Peter Fischer Ms. Susan Flynn Ms. Karen Fredrick Rebecca and Barry Friedland June Freidlich Lori Mae Frith† Mr. and Mrs. Neil Gehani Susan and John Gibbons Richard Ginsberg and NatalieTessler Richard and Catherine Gottfred Jonathan and Sarah Graham† Mr. and Ms. Brooks Gruemmer Jasmine E. Guy Shalini Hanoman Campbell and Joe Campbell Mr. and Mrs. John B. Harris Fay Hartog-Levin Lois and Marty Hauselman James and Anne Heger Midge and Frank Heurich William Ibe Carol Iden and Keith Iden Mr. Bradley Jarol Holly Johnston James A. Jolley, Jr. and R. Kyle Lammlein Steve Kaplan and Carol Rubin Mr. and Mrs. Tom Karlson Mike and Leslie King Terry Kinney Mr. and Mrs. Dag Kittlaus Pat and Mike Koldyke Rachel Kraft

Barry and Cheryl Kreiter Daniel Castellaneta and Deborah Lacusta Bob and Pat Lavey† Daniel Laytin Jennifer and Bruce Lee Madeline and Steve Lesnick Patricia L. Levy Mr. Chris Liguori Mark and Carol Lorenz Mr. and Ms. Carl Lukach Ms. Julia Luscombe Karyn Lutz Marge Marcus Drs. Brent and Susan Martin Ms. Roxanne Martino Joan and Jerry Matson Michael E. McCaslin† Kate Mcdonald Lyn McKeaney Dr. Janis Mendelsohn† Mr. and Mrs. David Moes Mr. and Mrs. Steve Monieson Mark and Lori Muller Mr. Michael Murdock Jo and Wally Nard† Howard and Cathy Niden Bruce Norris Barbara and Daniel O’Keefe Shawna and Jay Owen Michael and Barvette Patterson Melissa Peralta Mr. Jim Perkins Linda Lowy and Jeff Perry Frank and Mary Phillips Brett Plyer

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ponterio Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Pope Mr. Matthew Pritzker John Ratliff Rev. Thomas F. Reilly Jr. Carol and Riney Robertson Desirée Rogers Joanne and Paul Ruxin Mr. and Ms. Kenneth Sacks Ms. Carol S. Sadow William B. Schildgen Mr. Michael Schnur and Ms. Janice Liten Mr. Max Shapiro Guyneth and William H. Sharp Mr. and Mrs. Scott Silverman Christine A. Slivon† Ms. Anne-Marie St. Germaine Mary Clare and Joseph B. Starshak Michael and Salme Harju Steinberg† Rachel and David Sternberg Ms. Jennifer Stuart Mr. and Mrs. Pat Sullivan Anne Taft Elaine Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Steve Theiss Mario and Traci Tricoci Kevin and Ellen Van Wart Mr. and Mrs. Arun Veluchamy Mr. and Mrs. Ben Webster John W. Wheeler Ms. Harriet White Mr. Gary Wilmes Ruth Winter Joe Wolnski and Jane Christino Mr. and Mrs. Ray Young

Ensemble ($500 – $999) Anonymous (14) Linda Loving and Richard Aaronson Judith and Fred Adler Gavin Campbell and Diana Aixala Jennifer Alexander and Brian Ivory Ms. Marianne Alkemade Richard and Jill Almeida Jim and Sheila Amend† Mr. and Mrs. Cushman Andrews Ms. Elizabeth Antonucci Walter Aque Lorilyn Aquino† Ms. Rebecca Balyasny Leslie and Bill Barker Priscilla Ryan and Frank Battle Julie and Howard Benario Scott and Carla Benigni Susan R. Benner J. Berkowitz Gene and Natalie Bernadoni Harriet and Howard N. Bernstein Jeff Bethke and Leah Vaselopulos Beryl and David Bills† Lois and Stanley Birer Mr. and Mrs. Mark Birringer Mr. and Mrs. Philip Block III R. Darrell Bock Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Bolas James Botana and Monica Khetarpal†

Michael and Kate Bradie† Julia Brady Hoexter Lin Brehmer Elizabeth Brier and Mitch Brier David Briggs† Robert and Joell Brightfelt Susan Buchanan and Steve Buchanan Ed Bucher† Michelle and David Buck David A. Buls Jamie Bushman Fairbank and Lynne Carpenter Mr. and Mrs. Don Cella Betty Cleeland† Thomas and Kathleen Coleman Marge and Lew Collens† Pam and Howard Conant Cheryl and Gary Conley Everett and Susan Conner† Ed Cook and Melissa Perrett Cook Stephanie and Barry Batson† Maureen Crowley The Honorable John Cullerton and Ms. Pam Cullerton Rathin Datta Richard and Lisette Davison Barbara L. Dean Ms. Roxanne J. Decyk and Mr. Lew Watts Mary and Daniel Deziel Austin Dias† Harriet and Lou Dicerbo Thomas A. Disanto Carmelita Dockery, ABD Marissa Downs Raymond and Marybeth Drake† David Dranoff and Wendy Epstein Robert Druzinsky and Renee Friedman Patrick and Julie Duffy Thomas Duston Mr. Tom Elden Jennifer M. Ellin Linda A. Ellis Erika Erich Demitri and Pamela Fardelos Mary Jo and Robert Fasan KC Ferguson Ms. Karena Fiorenza Ingersoll Dr. and Mrs. James M. Fisch Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Fishman Catherine S. Flanagan Jean and Jim Foley Mr. and Mrs. Alan Freemond Joanne Friedland Mr. and Mrs. John Garber Lisa Garling and Jeff Miller Thomas and Patricia Germino† Dawn and Eddie Gershman Mr. and Ms. Nick Giampietro William J. Gibbons Keith Goggin Jaye and John Golanty† Deidra D. Gold Enid J. Golinkin† Robin Winters Goolsbee and Austan Goolsbee Leo and Linda Gordon

Chester Gougis and Shelley Ochab John S. Mrowiec and Karen Granda Laurence and Carrie Grant Dedrea Gray Dr. Kitty Green Michael and Lisa Greenfield Mark Greer and Jason Short Madeline Grynsztejn andTom Shapiro Marie Gunn† Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hacker† Mr. David Haley Donald and Susan Hallberg Mr. and Ms. Harry Halme Linda Halperin Bill Hamilton Chester and Phyllis Handelman Mr. and Mrs. Andy Hartlieb Liz Hartong Mr. and Mrs. Donald Harvey Richard and Dorothy Harza Ms. Stacee Hasenbalg Jean Hawkinson Christie Hefner Sarah Henderson James LaForce and Stephen Henderson Rachel Henry James and Margot Hinchliff Anne Linsdau-Hoeppner and Walter F. Hoeppner III Kilton Hopkins Mr. and Mrs. Craig Huffman Karen Hunken† Patricia Hurley Clare and Mark Hurrelbrink† Jean Perkins and Leland Hutchinson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hyter Dr. and Mrs. Stavros Ionides Jeremy Jackson† Tim Jaster Sharon R. Johnston Todd and Jennifer Jones Melvin and Annie Kahn Drs. Dennis and Kathryn Karsh Katerina Herder Dr. and Mrs. Bobby Kathuria Polly Kawalek Dr. Susan A. Kecskes† Thomas E Keim David and Lisa Kelly Ms. Mary Kemen Jim Kemmerer† Kathryn G. and Michael J. Kennedy Jeffrey Kerr David and Sharon Kessler Helen J. Kessler Frank and Katherine Kinney† James Kinoshita and Merrilyn Kosier Laurie Kladis Zara Klaff Ms. Monica Kline Mr. and Mrs. David Knapp John Kobza Mr. Jeffrey Koh Ms. Leslie Kondziela Jeff and Katie Kowalsky Rob and Laura Kozloff

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…cont’d Annual Fund Nadiya Kreynin Beth L. Kronfeld and Matthew D. Means Ms. Renee Kuklenski Neal and Kathleen Kulick Carol L. Kutak Marvin Lader George M. Langlois, Ph.D.† Melanie Larch and Rudy Panucci† Patricia Lauber Ms. and Mr. Pat Lederer Sheila Fields Leiter Dr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Levin Catherine Leyser† Fran and Chuck Licht† Stacy and Peter Lindau Bobbie and Rob Linxweiler Ms. Kirsten Livingston Judy and George Lowman Sybil Madison-Boyd and Nathan Boyd Randi Ragins and Bob Markowski Jennifer Marling Stuart Martin The Masnato Family George and Nancy Matkov Mr. Dan Mazur Robert and Eleanor M. McAllister Mike and Cindy McCabe Michael McCahey Paul and Lana McHenry Rich McNelis Kathleen A. McQueeny Sheila and Harvey Medvin Susan Messing Laurie Metcalf James Milbery and Anna De Augustine James Miles-Polka Mary Kate Miller Marcus and Ashley Mintz Rick and Joyce Morimoto† Corinne S. Morrissey Gerald and Maia Mullin Ms. Laura Mutz Walter Nathan Joan Neil Wendy Norris Emily and Hank Neuberger Mr. and Mrs. Charles Norwesh Ralph and Victoria Nuzzo Ann and Dan O’Brien Dennis J. O’Keefe and Mary Jo Barrett John and Joy O’Malley Grayce Papp Patricia Parchem and Candace Zimmerman† Jana R. O’Brien and Wayne T. Parman John and Roberta Paskvalich Thomas Pawlik and Ava Cohn Susan A. Payne Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Pearsall Stacy Pepper Josh Peters Harvey & Beth Plotnick Frank C. Pond† Pam and Dean Pontikes† Mr. Bill Prester

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V. Pristera, Jr.† Dave and Darby Putman Pamela and Edwin Qualls Bernard and Joan Rabinowitz Richard Ralph Jeff and Susan Rashid Gabriel and Dorit Raviv Mr. and Mrs. Sal Razi Bill and Tracy Reeder P. Kevin Reidy† Lisa Remby Mr. Bryan Rheude Fred and Karen Rhynders† Mr. Gerald T. Riccioni Laura Riddle Mr. and Ms. Jeff Robbins Angela Robertson Stephen and Caryn Robin Steve Rodichok and Renee Gattone† Ronald and Glo Rolighed Honey and Howard Rosenfeld Richard Rosenthal and Patricia deBoom Joe Ross and Jean Shutler† Lisa and Doug Rosskamm T. Marshall Rousseau Marilynn Rubio Ms. Breda Rugai Kathryn W. Rugen† Ms. Shilpa Rupani Ms. Carol Ryan Bettylu and Paul Saltzman Sheldon and Lynne Sandman Brett Saternus Ms. Beth Satterfield Bill Savage Jane Schaafsma Susan Schaalman Youdovin and Charlie Shulkin‡ Curt Schade Stephanie Scharf and David Taber† Allison and Charles Scherer Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Schewe Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schield Ms. Sheila Schiller Cynthia Schilsky Mr. and Ms. Gregory Schulson Carla Scott† John Scott and Linda Johnson† Richard and Betty Seid Shannon Seipel Mr. George Semaan Jeff and Sonia Semenchuk† Leslie Shad and Joe Brennan Tara Shannon Danny and Elly Ms. Courtney Shea Luna Okada and Wynn Sheade Timothy Sherck† Mr. and Mrs. David R. Shevitz Susanna Shuman Peter and Colleen Sichrovsky† Stephanie Smith Mr. and Ms. Vik Sohoni Ms. and Mr. Sparks Diana and Thomas Stamborski Ms. Tanya Stanfield

Cathy and Jon Stein† Nikki and Fred Stein Patty Sternberg Tricia and Kevin Stewart Linda and John Stock Sylvia and Joe Stone Lawrence Stone and Margaret Jongleux Ms. Jennifer Strojin Linda and Stephen Sullivan Yvonne Sutor† Tim and Beth Swanson Paul Sweitzer Obie and Peter Szidon Ms. Ann Taylor and Mr. Stephen Skardon John R. and Catherine Taylor Ilene Patty and Tom Terpstra Dick and Alice Teutsch Carrie Thoms Ms. Marie Tillman and Mr. Joe Shenton Richard Tobiason† Fred Tokowitz Mr. and Mrs. Tony Toulouse Carol D. Trapp Edward and Edith Turkington Stacey Turner Howard and Jane Tyner Anne Van Wart and Michael Keable Mr. Nathan Vanderploeg John and Julie Varga Jennifer D. Vidis Mark Wachhloz† Lillian and Steven Walanka Michael and Gere Warnecke Eric Wasilowski Laura and Bob Watson† Melissa and Reeve Waud Ms. Joyce Webster Michael Weiland and Shelley MacGregor Kal Wenig Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wertz Steve and Bonnie Wheeler Anne and Jay Whipple Ms. Michele Willmott Gary and Modena Wilson† Matthew Wilson and Anne Posner Mark and Christie Wilson† Melani and Pete Wilson Mr. George Witchek Esther and Stanley Wojcicki Ms. Sarah R. Wolff and Mr. Joel L. Handelman Sha Wolkowicki Karen and Douglas Yade Judith Youngs Heather Zimmerman and David Gaito

Designers ($250 – $499) Anonymous (44) Thomas W. Abendroth and Terri L. Mascherin Steve Abrams Nancy Abshire Jeannie L. Adams

Mary Aherne† Philip and June Aimen† Nadia Alaudini Mr. Jason Aldebert Thomas B. Aldrich III Mr. Kenneth Alexander Mark W. Alison Ms. Denise Allen Ms. Evie Alter Greg and Janine Amoroso Arthur and Rebecca Anderson Donna Gay Anderson† Mary and Paul F. Anderson Robert Anderson Roni Anderson † Leslie Andrle† Cedric H. Antosiewicz and Margaret M. Gudenas Ms. Nataly Arber Jean Arrington Kate Arrington Mr. John Arthur Deborah Ashen and Cara Meiselman† Hrayr Attarian Mr. and Mrs. James Aubin Kaye B. Aurigemma Ms. Leah Avila Rebecca and Scott Stealey Jim and Patty Babin Mr. and Ms. Mark Baby Linda A. Bacci† James & Colleen Bailey † Michael and Julie Baker † Bill and Ann Baker John and Sharon Baldwin Mr. Ronald Balsewich Michael and Mary Baniak Simon Barbier† Alexandra Barker M. Z. Barnes John Baron Warren and Beverly Bartel Mr. and Mrs. Doug Bartels Mia A. and Scott Bass Christina Batorski† Laura M. Batzer† Thomas Bearrows and Holly Hirst Mr. Michael Beasley Lawrence Bell John and Taru Berg John and Elizabeth Berge† Julian and Joan Berman Dr. Mary E. Belford MD and Mr. Ric Berta Amy and Randy Bertalan † Mr. and Mrs. Tim Berthel Adrian and Arta Beverly James B. Bishop and Janet K. Nelson John Blackburn and Bill Gilmer Frances and Ed Blair John Blair and Liz Buchanan Nicholas J Blair† Terry Blake and Deborah Maue† Marc D. Blakeman Bernard and Nancy Blayer Dan Bleil Laura and Richard Blessen †

Blitzke and Grogan † Lawrence and Abby Block Mr. Mark Bloom Anthony Boggiano Linda Bolte Ms. Dominique Bond† Nicole Bonk Emily Borovsky The Bots Family† Aldridge and Marie Bousfield Samuel and Phyllis Bowen Jeff Boyce† Kevin Bradley Andrea Brands Ms. Stasia Brannon Mrs. John J. Bransfield, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Braun Susan M Brazas Karen Breen Elia and Louis M. Elia† Robert and Sherri Brewer Graham Brisben Sarah Brittin Tim Brogla and Laura Demoor Tom and Mary-Doug Brown Tom & Katie Brown Leslie Buchbinder Jay K. Buck Ms. Cynthia Buckley Rony and Tom Buckley Rita Buczynska Scott and Pam Budd Megan Bui† Suzette Bulley Bruce and Kate Burgun John and Maureen Burke Crystal and Thomas F. Bush John Byrd Robert and Cheryl Byron John and Libby Cady Amy Kruzan Callahan Mr. Thomas Campbell Terri Candela Katie and Carl Canino Susan Carle Ms. Alexandra Carlson Barry Joseph Carlson William Casey Beverly and Dennis Cavanaugh Richard and Cheryl Chamblin Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Chandler Helen and Paul Chang David Chaudoir† Bill Chenetti and Margaret Stokes Stephen and Jane Chernof Ms. Ann Chiumino Gerry and Carol Chrisman James Christle† Anthony Churchill James Clark and Christina Labate T. C. Clark† Carol and Michael Clarke† Bente Clausen† Cobble Family † Mr. and Mrs. Terrance Coleman Ms. Joan Colmar Peter and Judith Connolly† Sigrid Connor†

Ms. Antonia Contro Erin Cook† Robert Cook Ms. Carrie Coon Michael and Cynthia Cooper Arlene and Harvey Coustan Mr. Roy Cowell Timothy Cox and Ron Quicho † Kara J. Coyle Shirley Craven, Ph.D. Rosalind Crosby Deborah and Bruce Crown Catherine Cudahy† David Cunliffe and Desiree Ruhstrat Allyson Cunningham† Dan Curley Mr. Mark Curran Mr. Dean Czuma Lucy and Bill Dallman † Mary Davidson and David Orkowski† Mr. Ted Davidson Anne Megan Davis Drew Davis & Amelia Runyan † Mr. Rob Davis Michelle and Ronald De Vlam† Mr. and Mrs. Remberto Del Real Ms. Geralyn L. Delaney Brian Dennen Nathan Denson† Michel P Desjardins and Pierre Desy Matthew J. Devereux Walter G. Dezir† Rod Dickinson Jeff Dineen Toni Diprizio Michele and Robert Disselhorst Edward Dobbins† Jeremy and Zarina Docken Dorothy L. Domuray Mr. and Ms. Dowdle Lionel Downer† Charles and Linda Dresner Rosanne Druian Ms. Nicole Drusinsky Natalie Dudek† Pam Duffy Ms. Barbara Dunn Elizabeth Dupper† Arthur and Elizabeth Duquette Leah Mooshil† Mr. and Mrs. Jon R. Dutcher David and Alexandra Earle Jeanene Ebert Wiley and Merry Edmondson Estia Eichten and Deborah Eichten Michael and Kristen Goggin† Jason Emeott† Mark Emmons† Dale and Jo Ann Engquist Ruben & Kristen Escobar † Mr. Richard Ettlinger Tim and Jane Evans Bill and Jan Ewing† Joan & John Fadden Tom and Terry Fallon Ms. Robin Fandrei Bill Farrand

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…cont’d Annual Fund Stephen Fedo Toni and Joel Fenchel Ms. Lori Fijalkowski Shilan Fine and John Doeringer† Annalise Fischer† Fred Fischer and Heather D. Will Ms. Sunny Fischer Liz Fisher† Jeremiah Fisher Ms. Andrea Fishman Marilyn E. Fites Kiera & David Fitzgerald† Richard Fizdale and Mara Dana John and Patti Flanagan Sam Fleischacker and Amy Reichert† Heather and Jeff Fleitz Charlotte and Robert D. Flinn Michael Flowers and Daryl Wells Jim and Yvonne Fogerty† Bernadette Foley and Richard Landgraff† Mike Folk Paul Fong Jeff and Julie Forgash Karen Forsling and Monique Sandberg Scott and Molly Forstall † Patricia Forsythe Jon Fosgitt and Kim Suhanic John and Adrian Foster Stephanie Foster† William Fotis Timothy and Janet Fox Reverend Mark A. Fracaro† Aron Frankel and Kirsten Mull Frederick Frankel† Dr. and Mrs. James Franklin Louis & Stephanie Freeman Jay & Gail Friedman† Susan and Sy Frolichstein Susan Fuchs, M.D. Alexis Funches Julie and Tony Galiotto Annette Gallagher† Mr. and Ms. Galligan Joseph and Christina Galvin† Timothy A. Gant and Scott Perry Heather Gardner† Deirdre Garton Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Gavron Hank and Sandy Gentry Nancy Gidwitz Tara Gillespie Marina and Sander Gilman† Daniel Gilmour Clark and Nancy Gilpin Joseph Glaser and Jessica Schneider Glaser Jill Glaser Howard and Anneliese Glick Sue Golan Marvin and Phyllis Goldblatt Craig and Michal Golden Mr. and Mrs. David Golder Karen Goldstein† Marsha and Michael Goldstein Dr. Deirdre Dupre and Dr. Robert Golub

David Gomel Michelle Goodman Sam Goodman Ms. Elena Gottreich Mr. Duane Goucher Joanne Graham Patricia Graham Kenneth E Grant III† Paula Grasso Ms. Nancy Green Susan Griffin† Craig & Debbie Griffith James and Lynn Grogan† Dr. and Mrs. John W. Gustaitis Victoria M. Gutierrez† John and Donna Guydan William C Haddad Sarah Hadley Sarah Hafiz† Mr. Steve Hahn Steven Hall† Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hallberg Ted and Kathleen Halloran Ms. Nina Hallquist Bob and Melanie Halvorson† Sarah Hamid Larry Hamilton and Ann Hicks† Ms. Amy Hanley Steve Hannah Carrie B. Hanson† Mr. and Mrs. Joel Harris Ms. Zena Leah Harris Barbara Hart† Stephanie J Hart Tom and Virginia Hartley† Mr. Richard Hartz Julianne Hartzell Mr. Joe Hasman Ali Hassan and Amber Fritz† Tobi and Sydney Heekin Mary Heggen† Pat and Ron Henning Anne Henrick† Lynne Hensel and Larry Kameya† Marvin And Karen Herman Constance Herrera Claudia Herrera-Morales† Nancy and Dale Hershfield Lina and Dave Hilko† Fred Hill James Hill and Patrice Keleher Joal Hill† Sarah Olivia Hill† Linda and John Hillman Leslie Hindman Mr. and Mrs. Allen Hintz Mr. Edward C. Hirschland Stephen Hnatow Vivian and Dave Hock Conery and Gail Hoffman Matthew Hoffman Philip and Eileen Hoffman Michelle and Glenn Holland Konrad Kuchenbach and John E. Holland Jo Holzer Mr. James Holzhauer

Lisa Hopp† Mary and Dermot Horgan Joseph Horton and Sandra Morrison Leigh and John Hourihane Thomas and Karen Howell Mr. Thomas Hubert Werner and Laurie Huget† Patricia Hunt† Robin and Harry Hunter Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hutchinson Dr. Irena Hyvel DDS Jim and Joyce Ibers Matthew Ingenito† Elizabeth Ingram Jorge and Beatriz Iorgulescu Mr. Jonathan Ireland Cynthia K McWilliams Terence Jackson Tim Jackson Ronald and Lizette Jacobson Irene Jarmulska† John David Jawor Douglas and Margaret Jayes† William Jennings† Ed Jeske and John Hern Carolyn Johnson Cortez Johnson Mr. Scott Johnstone Daniel and Mary Ann Jordan Angela Kabbes James Kain Janet and Carl Kalbhen Gregory and Marissa Kalman Joseph J. Kane Olwyn J. Kane Myrna Kaplan Norma and Nolan Kaplan Ms. Jena Karcazes Mr. and Mrs. James Kargman Ms. Judy Kass Loreta Kavaliunas† Matthew J. Keller Stacy M. Kemp† Jeffrey S Kennedy † John and Yvette Kennedy† Adam Kerbel and Amelia Charter † Lucy Kereta-Bloch† Gizem Keysan† Seema Khan† Linda Belan and Vincent Kinehan† Joy King & Nicki Pieart Thad King Sylvia and John Kinney Drs. Tom and Linda Kirch Dr. and Mrs. M. Barry Kirschenbaum Matt and Karen Klickman Dawn Klingensmith and Jeff Pinkerton† Don and Cheryl Kobetsky Michael Kochman Janet Kohrman Electra D. Kontalonis Cheryl and Robert Kopecky Ms. Marilee Kovacs Ms. Maggie Kowalczyk Julie Kratochvil Mrs. Fred A. Krehbiel

†Step-by-Step We salute the individual donors who have committed to a recurring monthly or quarterly gift to 38 Visiting Edna Steppenwolf. Their ongoing support helps fuel Steppenwolf’s mission of superior acting and risk-taking work.

Diane and Bill Kuhlmann† Ms. Kim Kumiega Bob Kunio and Libby Roth† Mary Kupferberg† Ms. Carolyn Kurtz and Mr. Gary Steinberg† Terri Lacy Pamela K. Ladd Ms. Sarah M. Laeuchli Chuck and Diane Laff Mr. Kurt Lagerloef† Steve LaHaie Ms. Amy Landecker Mr. Courtney Landon Ed and Bettine Landon Thomas Lariviere† Mr. and Mrs. Joe LaRocco Robert Larrimore† Peter and Shirley Dugdale Laundy Mr. Mark Lavin and Mr. Eddie Herbeck Ms. Hannah Law and Mr. Richard Cotton Catherine and Peter Lawler Raymond Lawson† Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lebolt Peter and Judith Lederer Bill Lee and Malinda Hamann† Yohannan Lee† Linda Legner Leslie Lehman† Jeffrey Leintz† Jeffrey and Elise Lennard Wallace and Carol Lennox David and Sandy Lentz Craig Lepkowski Marc and Cynthia Levin Gregory Lewis and Mary Strek† Shana Lewis and Rob Magasano Grant and Michelle Ley† Cara Lichtenstein† Robert and Martha Lichter Arlene Lieb Jean Linsner Lynn Liston and Patrick C. Littlejohn† Jessica Litman and Jon Weinberg Peter Littlewood† Margit “Maggie” Livingston† Kate Lloyd† Gershon and Louise Locker Dr. Jeff Loeb and Ms. Marjorie Loeb Renee Logan Robert Lorenty† Katherine M. Lorenz Donald Louden† Maggie and Tom Lovaas Jeff and Nancy Lowenthal† Ilene and Lawrence Lubell† Stacy Lubs Jeffery and Katherine Lula Mr. and Ms. Ben Lumpkin David Lynch† David and Kristin Lynch Mardie MacKimm Mr. and Mrs. Steve MacLellan Alice R. Macy Frank and Chris Maggio J. V. Malkovich

Mr. and Ms. Michael P. Malone Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Manak Samantha & David Mann Wendy Manto† Gloria and Joseph R. Marcus David Marker and Georgann Joseph Steve and Melissa Marovich Mr. and Ms. Peter Mars Mr. Dan Martin Ed and Linnea Martin† John Kenny and Cynthia Matthews David and Karen Mattenson Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Maurice Mr. Jacob May Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Mayes Lisa Mayntz and Bill Blidy John M. McCabe Derrick McCarthy Ana McCauley† Marlene McClinton† Dr. and Mrs. Leonard Mccormick† Maureen O’Leary & Sean McDonaugh † C. A. McElligott Galen and Karen McGee Sharon McGee Jackie McGrath† Mr. and Mrs. R. Edward McGreevy† Elisabeth and Michael McHugh Owen McIntee Cathy & Mark McKee † Kathy and Alan McLaughlin† Hugh and Marybeth McLean Scott McLeod Robert and Jennifer McMurtry Maureen Meier Mr. and Mrs. John L Mentzer Mr. and Mrs. Mike Mercurio John and Lisa Merlock Allyson Metcalf and Brian Tennison† David and Linda Metschke† Chuck and Sylvia Meyers† Kenneth Meyer Tom Mikrut Dean A. Miller and Martha H. Swift Mia and Jonathan Miller† Sheba Miller-Morris Ron and Pat Miller Sandy and Scott Miller† Michael Mitchell Barbara and Ron Moline Scott and Julie Moller Daryl Monfils Anthony Montag Montgomery Family† Jolanta and Jeffrey Moore † Karen Moranski† Ms. Tracy Morgenroth Sheba Miller-Morris Jodi A. Morton† Charles G. Mueller John and Colleen Mueller Matthew Muench John Mulherin & Sara Bonkowski† Patrick Mulville Ms. Annie Munch William Myers Lois Mysliwy

Mike and Nance Nalepa† Ms. Catherine Napier Elke Aippersbach and Piers Nash† Randy Nease Ms. Amy Newkirk Lynne Considene Nieman Joann and Leonard Noble† Thomas North† Ms. Marcia Northrup Chris Notestine† Mr. and Mrs. Martin Oberman Mary Pat O’Brien Mike and Joan O’Brien Gary and Marcie Ochs Paul and Karin O’Connor John and Megan O’Connor Maya Odim John M. O’Donnell and Bonnie L. Humphrey Paul B. O’Flaherty, Sr. † Barbara and Franklin A. O’Leary Larry and Barbara Olin Don A. Olson Bruce Oltman Timothy O’Neill and Jane Rutherford Nancy and Myles O’Reilly† Pilar Ossorio Patrick and Eileen O’Sullivan Frances and William Paden Hilda and Jose Padilla Ronna Page† Deborah Page Stuart and Caroline Palmer Carrie & Scott Palmer † Brian and Megann Panek Jane Panther Mr. David Paris Debra Parker Mark and Mary Partridge Wendy Pashman Ms. Deb Patterson Peggy Paulsen Mr. Tom Pearl Elyse Pearlman and Brad Teckenbrock Caroline Pearson† Mr. Gregory T. Perrine William and Judith Pesetski Ms. Allison Peters Bruce Pfaff and Deborah Lydig Alex and Julie Philbrick† Linda S. Piccolo Barb and Ned Piehler Tuckie Pillar Ms. Ursula Pilski William and Suzan Pinsof John Pintozzi Mr. Anthony Pitluga Kate Pokorny and Steve Waszak† Camelia Pop Andrew Sullender† Stephen Porvin† Bruce Posner Michael Powell and Debora Boyda† John and Camaro Powers† Seamus Prendergast† Jean and Preston Price† Lynn and Clayton Pruitt

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…cont’d Annual Fund Mr. R. Scott Purdy Ms. Marcia Purze Harold And Erica Ramis Mr. and Mrs. Jay Ramsey Carolann Randall Dale Rankin Mack Mr. Frederic Rasio Mr. and Mrs. Ken Rattner Bridget and Louis Ray Elizabeth Raymond and Paul Hybel Molly Regan and Conrad Osborne Stephanie Reinhart† Clisson and Patricia Rexford James R. Richardson Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Richter, Jr.† Virginia Riehl† Richard and Susan Rieser Sandi Riggs Dr. Edward O. Riley Paul Rink Lauren and Andy Riviere† Dennis M. Robb Bill and Deborah Roberts Chloe Robinson† Louis and Barbara Rocah Sandra and Jeffrey Rochman Mary Lu and Kenneth Roffe Susan W. Rogaliner Deborah Rogers Maryl Rosen Mrs. Sarene L. Rosen Linda Rosenblum and Steven Swiryn Linda and Ronald Rosenthal† Mrs. Donald S. Roth Michael and Bonnie Rothman Mr. Alan Rottman Renee Rouse† Chuck and Peg Rowe Louis and Julie Rubin Susan B. and Dr. Myron E. Rubnitz Manfred Ruddat Ray and Ann Rusnak Matt Russell Diana and Ed Ruthman Dan Sackett Jeffrey and Ellen Sadur Ms. Esther Saks John and Eileen Saksa Dirk Denison and David Salkin Van and Sue Salmans John R. Samolis Carolyn Clayton and Patrick Sandercock Stephen and Leatrice Sandler Mr. and Mrs. Martin Sandoval Mr. Hari Santhanam Christopher and Ann Marie Saternus Terry Saunders Robert and Mary Ann Savard† Dipti Salaskar-Sawant† Edna J Schade Lizzy and Josh Scheinfeld David and Alexis Schmitz Blair and Jen Schoell Cynthia Scholl† Mr. Richard Schumacher

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Tony and Celeste Scolaro† Lesley Scott† Carrie Secrist David Shanahan Eve Shapiro Neil Shapiro Jeffrey S. Sharp and Elizabeth D. Sharp Christine Shaver † David and Kimberly Shaw Mike and Kim Shean † Jack and Meggan Shedd † Deborah Shefrin† Cathy Shelko Michael Shelton Michael Shelton & Merideth Burkart † Barbara and John Sherlock † Andrew Shih† Bradley and Ellen Shorser Ms. Debra Siegel Catherine Siegel Eric and Sabrina Sigg Ms. Heather Signore Margaret and Alan Silberman William and Marilyn Slavin † Patricia Costello Slovak Rebecca Slusher and Matt Newcomb† Laura C. Smail Karen Smilie Janet Carl Smith and Mel Smith Ms. Melissa Smith Mr. Richard Smith Sallie Smylie Jackie Snuttjer† Richard S. Snyder† Henry So and Joe Senese Raymond Socki† Lawrence and Shirley Solomon Tracy Spadola Dusica Korda-Sparks and James C. Sparks Joseph Spellman and Michelle Drazba Gilda Spencer Stephen Spigel and Diana Williams Marilyn and Joel Sprayregen Shantha Sreekanth Patricia Staab Andrea Stangeland Debra and Gary Stanton† Ms. Gloria Starke Mr. and Mrs. Eric Stavriotis Seena and Carey Stein The Steinbachs† Randy Steinmeyer Dorie Sternberg Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Sternberg Carl Stevens† Kelly Stonebraker and Deborah Stonebraker Michael Stormont Paul Strabbing Andrew and Dr. Jessica Strang † Mr. Larry Stuckey II E.J. Sutton† John Swadener Jesse Swanson† Shirley Swanson† Susan C. Taylor†

Jeff Thomas and Rebecca Coleman† William & Diana Thomas† Jim and Sue Thompson Bruce & Ida Thurman Mrs. Mary Ann Tolli Karen Topham John and Madalyn Traff Maria Trakas† Canh Tran and Beth Wilson Jacob Tyler† Ms. Mary Tyrrell Virginia Vale Carissa van Ausdall† Gabrielle and John Vargo† Carmita P. Vaughan Ronald & Catherine Vaughn Kathryn Vehe† Suzanne Venecek† Mr. Greg Veza Ms. Patricia Viniard Marcia Vinopal† Ron Volanti Jr.† Justin Voshell† Paul D. Waas Robert and Rose Wagner Marsie Wallach William and Sharon Wallin Kimmie Walsh William and Patricia Walsh Mary Walton Karen and Herb Wander Mr. Kenneth E. Wanlass Deborah and Neil Warner† Gwenyth B. Warton Andy & Amy Waters† Mr. David Waud Melanie and Judson Weeks Mr. Chuck Wehland and Ms. Gina Tabacchi Sherrie and Albert Weiss Abigail and Bernard Westapher Adam and Jamie Weyeneth Susan Whitcher Ms. Neelie White Dot and Dan Whittenberger Chris Whyde† James Wicklund Mr. Tom Wiers and Ms. Michelle Martin Larry and Susan Wikman Barbara and Todd Wilder† Ms. Leah Williams Matthew Williams† David Williamson† Marianna Beck† Yael and Alex Winkler† Ms. Jodie Winnett Lawrence Wojcik Coleman Wolf and Ellen Chapelle† Ann R. Wolfe Lisa Wolfe and Mark DiGanci Andrew and Meghan Woltman† Scott and Pegg Woodby † Mr. Craig Wortman Timothy Wyman Carol N. Yamamoto Dick Yankow

Steve and Arna Yastrow Dr. Rodney and Susan Yergler† Scott Yoder and Kelly Robertson-Yoder Fred Young† Ellen & Gary Zacny David and Nikki Zarefsky Ed and Lisa Zeitler Daniel Ziembo and Nancy Cook Tighe Zimmers Mark and Margie Zivin J. Kathryn Zupko†

Players ($150 – $249) Anonymous (46) Frida Abrahamian Richard and Louise Abrahams Heidi Adams Jacinda Adams Jazmina Aguilar John B. Albright Allan Alson and Sue Ann Glaser Ms. Audrey S. Altounian Autumn R. Anderson Gary Anderson and Diane Graziano Irene Anderson Harold and Judith Anderson† Kenneth and Jan Anderson Nic Anderson Mr. Thomas Andrews Mr. Alfred Andreychuk Mary Anselmo Jurgis and Dalia Anysas Mr. Matt Arcaro The Ardern Family † Robert Arensman Rachel Arfa Ms. Jennifer Arneson Ms. Amy C. Arnott Kevin and Leize Averill Mr. Rex Babiera Ms. Alexandra Bachhuber Mr. Stephen Baime Ann Baker Spencer and Daniel Baker Daniel Alan Balsam Michael Banks and Jill Wine-Banks Elizabeth and Jack Bannon Meredith A Banta Simon Bare Andy Barnes Ms. Joan Barnhart Mary and Tom Barton Jeffrey Battersby Dr. Bruce and Sally Bauer† Ms. Mitzi Baum Debra Baxter Mr. Walter Bayer Mr. Levi Beaver Heather Becker Carl and Carol Belber† Janis Bell Nancy Bellew & Rachel Arfa Dr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Bennet Betsy and James W. Benoit R.L. Benton Dorothea Berggren Dr. David Berkson

Carlos A. Bernal Jr. and Patricia Bernal† James & Allison Bernard Louis Bernstein Ms. Leslie Bertagnolli Noel and Shirley Biery Mary Anne and Joe Bigane Ben Birch Erica & David Bishaf Frances Bishop Ms. Nicole Bjornvick Sarah and Steven Blanck Sandra Blau Teresa N. Blaurock Frima H. Blumenthal Claudia and John Boatright Sharalyn Borchers Willard and Helen Boris Ms. Brenda Borkenhagen Ms. Elizabeth Botts Mr. and Ms. William Botwick Mr. Kurt Bowden Bob and Sue Bowker Woods Bowman and Michelle Thompson Maureen Boyle Beth Bracco David and Cheryl Bradford Erin Brady Steven and Lisa Bosco David Brauner Judith and Harold Bregman Mr. Jason Brett Francine Cella and William Briska Carolyn Brna Tom Broderick Ms. Sharon Bronstein Frank Brooks and Andrea Twiss-Brooks† Jean Broom Evelyn G. Brown Jojo Brown † Myra Brown William and Margaret Brown Mr. Howell Browne Mr. Craig Bruska Sharon Burch Greg and Mary Burkhardt† Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bushman Richard Butler Kelly and Kasia Byrne Toni and Mike Cainkar Mr. Ed Calkins Maggie Green Cambria John Camper & Mary C Galligan Ms. Vera Capp Mr. Michael Carnow and Mrs. Abby Reiss Sharon Carr Ian and Katherine Carrus Mrs. Constance K. Casey Mr. Bobby Caton and Mr. Michael Parlett Gabrielle Cauchon Tamisha Causey Oya Celikbilek Ms. Sherry Centanni James Chandler

Iva Cheng Rosalyn Chi Ms. and Mr. Debbie Chipman Mr. Kurt Christoffel Steve Cieslewicz Sam and Kathleen Ciulla† Dr. and Mrs. Robert Clark Kimberly Clawson† Marvin R. Cohen James Cohn Cindy & Patrick Collier Jerry Collins Nelda J Connors Jennifer and Greg Conradt Mary L Conway Mr. Lawrence Cook John Corkery Dan Cornell Ms. Susan Craft Norma I. Crane Phyllis Cretors Angela Cribben† Colin and Teri Cross Linda Crowder David Curry David and Jean Curtis Daniel Cyganowski Beverly and Anthony D’Agostino Ms. Jane Dailey Ms. Doris Dallow Sarah Zukerman Daly and Robert Daly Margaret and John Dantico Gabriel DeFrates† Brian Delker† Maureen and Mel De Matoff Michelle and Christopher DeMent Dr. Mark and Rose DeMeo Lena and Kevin Devereux Stewart and Shari Diamond Beth J. Dickstein Peter and Elizabeth Dietz Ms. Anne Diffenderffer Gia DiGiacobbe Mrs. Lori Dimun Mr. Steven DiPaola Robert and Karen Dirmish Ms. Kathryn Ditmars Evan Djikas and Jennifer Djikas Annette and Ronald Dluger William and Phyllis Dobrin Sue Donoghue Joseph Dellaratta Joshua and Natalie Dranoff Justin and Lauren Drogos Judy and Jerry Drommerhausen Eileen and Howard Dubner Mr. and Mrs. Marcel Durot John and Pat Dyble Victor C. Dye and Joyce Richards Dye Wendy Eager Ms. Therese Ebarb Ms. Elizabeth Eccher and Mr. Sam Goodman Rick Eddington Ms. Roberta Edelson Sharon Eiseman and Noel Hertz Mr. David L. Elam Jr. Salli Eley

†Step-by-Step We salute the individual donors who have committed to a recurring monthly or quarterly gift to

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…cont’d Annual Fund Deane Ellis Shawn & Sang Ellis John and Mary Empfield Arthur Enk Jackie Epstein Richard and Ann Ernst James Fahringer Edith and Gerald Falk Helen Fauber The Felder Family Drs. Richard and Roberta Feldman Stephen Fiete† Robert and Kathleen Fife Marty and Susie Fine Rose Mary Finnegan Nancy and Rick Firfer Ms. Ronda Fish Lois Farrell Fisher Sara Stern and Ted Fishman† Jan and Bill Flapan Jeanne Flosi Adrienne Flowers Calvin Forbes Marilyn and Eric Fors† David Forsythe and Margo Weitzman† Ms. Elizabeth Foster Daniel and Maxine Frankel† Jamel Franklin Rhona and Julian Frazin Jean and Michael Freed Mr. and Mrs. Neil Freeman Bill and Nancy Freitag Mrs. Roselyn Friedman Ms. Paula Froehle Richard and Lois Fuhrer Ms. Amy J. Fyfe Mr. Gil Gaitan Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Galinsky Ms. Donna Gallery Peter W. Galman† Barb Gam Richard Gardiner Raymond and Patricia Gass Mark and Bonnie Gehrman Mr. James Geiger Barbara J. Geist Julia and Mark Gerstein Amy Giedraitis and Jason Davis Hugh and Doris Gilbert Mr. Karla Giroux Gerry and Stan Glass Tonya Glass Mr. Martin Glickman Ms. Eileen Glynn Katherine Godfrey and Warren Maltzman Nancy Gold† Rachel and William Goldbeck Robert Goldberg and Dodie Weinstein Deena and Larry Goldman Joel and Varda Goldman Jessica L. Gonzalez Mr. Charles Goodman Sandra and James Goodman Mr. Mark Gordy Joseph and Sarah Graham

Victoria Granacki and Lee Wesley Bobby Grant† Judy Grasmick Gabriel Greene Mr. Larry Greenstein Mr. Justus Gries Merle and Barry Gross Mr. Gregor Gruenthaler Alan and Susan Guernsey Joan and Guy Gunzberg Mr. Joe Guthridge Kathleen Hagerty Robert and Patricia Hahn Andrew Halbur Mr. Bruce Handler Dr. Raymond and Arlene Handler Jill Hankee Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Hansen Suzanne Harkness† Robert Harper and Wendy Miller Brian and Lindsey Hayes Diana J Healy Richard and Bridget Heathfield Albert and Amy Heber George Hedges Alison Heiser Mattsen Heller Martha Henry Ms. Michelle Henstock Joyce K. Herdliska Peter Herzum and Simona Cirio Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hession† David and Patricia Hight Morgan and Melissa Hirst Bill and Pat Hitt Dennis Hjelm Ms. Heather Holberg David and Suzanne Holmes Ryan Holst Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Homburger Rachel Hoovler† Susan Horn and Don Honchell Richard Hoskins Karen Hott Karen and Bob Howard William Hubbard David and Kristen Huffman-Gottschling Caroline Humes and Truman Anderson Jennifer Humke Beth Hummelberg and Dave Dimmlich David Hunt and Ellen Aiken Richard Hutner and Lena Motev Jim and Peg Isherwood Judi Israel Rosen Ms. Barbara Israel Mrs. J Javors Poonam Jha Patricia A. Jiganti Rob and Mary Johannigman Ruth Johnston† Heather Joys† Howard and Marianne Jump Tom and Esta Kallen Fran and Harvey Kaluzna Mary Jo Kanady Jerry Karlin Betsy L. Katz

Rich and Heidi Katz Ms. Judith Kaufman Martin and Barbara Keeley Francis and Sherri Kelch† Robert Kelsey Ms. Kim Kemp Harry Kenny Steve Kerch Rita Kerns Vriginia Killian Lund Joseph and Catherine King Ms. Vicki King Mr. James Kinney Jeffrey Kirk Donald and Joan Kittler Douglas and Catherine Knuth Robert and Janis Kohm† Amy Kohn Annette Baldwin and Paul Kolansinski Betty H. Kolb Mr. James Kreidler Elizabeth Krymski and Matt Monahan Larry and Margie Kubacki † Ken and Janet Kubis Matt and Jen Kueker Walter and Elaine Kurczewski Kellie J. Lala Ms. Schnell Lambert Mr. Jake Lansburgh Jesse Lava Ms. Roberta Lee Laurie Leli Jim & Christine Lentz Steven Leon Amy Huck David Levin Susan Levitt Mr. Jason G. Lewis Raymond and Norene Lewis† Lance Lichtor Mr. and Mrs. Paul Liebenson Ms. Joanna Liff Peter Lipton Mr. and Mrs. Burton Litwin Velda Lloyd Arthur and Barb Loevy Jack and Ingrid LoGiudice Mary and Terri Lominicki Mr. David Long Amanda Love & Brian Fuller Sherry Lundell Mr. and Mrs. Warren Lupel Louis Lyrla † Jim Maclennan Madeline MacMillan Claude Maechling and Carrie McNally† Dr. Robert Mahmarian, DPM Martin and Allison Malecki Ms. Pat Mangan Sandra Mangurian Ms. Donna Marcuccilli Mr. William Marovitz Tom and Robin Martin† Henry and Peggy Matson Mr. and Mrs. R. David Matthews Alycia Matz

†Step-by-Step We salute the individual donors who have committed to a recurring monthly or quarterly gift to 42 Visiting Edna Steppenwolf. Their ongoing support helps fuel Steppenwolf’s mission of superior acting and risk-taking work.

Larry Mayer Ms. Mary McArthur and Mr. John W. Hawes Thomas and Barbara McCaffrey John McCambridge Stacey and Patrick McCusker Tim and Karen McDonald Terrance and Jane McElroy Susan and Dennis McGoldrick Lilian McGrady Mary and Dan McGuire Ms. Therese McGuire Ann and Christopher McKee† Ryan and Claire McKenzie Denise and Barry McKeown Florence Mcmillan Robert and Lorel McMillan Claretta Meier Michael and Nancy Merel Jennifer Miller Alison Millerick Nathan Fleming and Abby Mohaupt Chris and Kathe Monley Marcia and Jonathan Montgomery Brian Weatherford and Steven Montgomery J. Clifford Moos Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Moran Ms. Mary Louise H. Morrison David and Linda Moscow Dr. and Mrs. Martin Mozes Sue Mullins† Marisa Murillo James and Jean Murphy Mary Ellen Murphy Robert Murphy Karen Muth Jane Myers and Walter Myers Nancy Fleck Myers Jenny Nagaoka and Bart Longacre Kurt Nakaoka and Nancy Morris Vincent and Amy Narea Bill Nieman & Rita Nathanson Katie Nee † Kalpana Neelakantan Ms. Erika Nelson Janet M. Nelson Vernon Nelson and Kay Alden Patricia and John Nesbitt Charlotte Newfeld SaoMai Nguyenmau† Dani Nichols† Mark and Maggie Nichter† Karen Nickelson Dale Nook and Karen Braam Nook Mr. Maciek Nowak Ms. Susan B. Noyes Susan and Larry Nutson James and Beverlyn O’Connor Ronan and Jill O’Donovan† Shelia and Julian Oettinger Ms. Chaz Olajide Paul Oliver Jeffrey Olsen† Kirsten Olson Mr. Schuyler Opila Mary O’Regan Peter and Alanne Ori

Jamie and Rachel Orlikoff† Jonathan Orlove County Clerk David Orr Carol and Ken Ortiz Jerome and Kathryn Osen† Alberta O’Shaughnessy Lauren Pace Valerie Paro Dr. Steven and Mimi Binette Mr. and Mrs. James H. Pawlak Raymond Olson and Paula Pederson Lauren Perlstein Ms. Sarah Pesetsky Mr. Joshua Peters David and Lindsey Peters Ross and Jackie Peterson Sheldon and Marcia Pevsner Mr. and Ms. Yasen Peyankov Mike and Alejandra Pilarz Chrystin and Lonnie Pleasants† Carrie and Michael Powers† Mr. and Mrs. Michael Powills Elaine and Ronald Prebish Mark Price Charlie Propsom Mr. and Mrs. William B. Prugh Felicia Pugh and Robert Collins Mr. and Mrs. Richard Raether Dr. Rahman† Andre Raiford Sr. Heidi Ralli Dean Rapp Mr. Chuck Rebesco Ms. Rissa and Mr. John Reddan Beth and Michael Reese Jim Reid Joy Reis Lev Revutsky Mr. and Mrs. James Reynolds John Rice Donald Riegelman and Kathryn Rouse Sally and Tim Riordan Burt and Fran Rissman Amanda Roberts Joseph A Rochetto and Arthur H Anderson Mr. Bruce Rodman Dr. Daniel A. Roller and Ms. Lynn A. Hellwig Hector & Michelle Vazquez Mary Root Mr. and Mrs. Alan Rosenberg Lorraine Rosenberg Dr. Michael Rosenberg Bernhard and Judith Rosenstein Michael and Erin Ross Lisa Roth Kathryn Rothstein Lou and Kathy Rotta Mr. and Mrs. Mark Rottweiler Joseph D Ruggirello Barry Rundquist Jim and Mary Ms. Christine Ruttenberg Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Dario and Theresa Sacomani† Cesar Salas Loren and Jeff Sampson

Mr. and Mrs. John Scala Susan Tobias and Alan Shapiro Eric and Jill Schiller Meredith Schilsky† Alice and Don Schindel The Schirato Family Bronwyn Schlaefer Rose Schmidt† Frank and Karen Schneider Mr. Warren Schreier Mrs. Margaret Schuring Mickey Schwab Mr. Brian Schwanitz Mr. David Schwartz Jenny and Philip Schwartz Barbara Jo and Thomas D. Scott Devan Seaman Scott Seifert Elizabeth G. Selmier Mr. George Shadid Margaret Shaklee Elizabeth and Michael Shapiro† Gil Sharon and Ann Taylor Edward Shaughnessy and Elena Valussi Diana E Sheets and Stephen E Levinson Jennifer P. Sheffield Cheryl and Philip Sheridan† Brian and Melissa Sherman Karen Shields† Ms. Meredith Shippee Mr. and Mrs. William Shorey† Ms. Culleen Siebert Brent Siegel Bruce K. Siewerth Amanda Signorelli Jodi Silberman Paul and Sue Silverman† Ilene Simmons Ms. Sheri Simon and Mr. Wally Cupkovic Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sinise Jane and Jim Perkins† Catherine Smith Janet L. Smith Lois Smith Robert and Jody Smith Mr. Larry K. Snider Andrew Sobol & Jennifer Bonino Keeley & Darrin Sorokti Gary Spangler and Julie B. Aimen-Spangler Lisa Spector Malcolm Spector and Nancy Ludmerer Jo and George Spindler Mr. Daniel C. Sprehe Bonnie Spring Dr. Lisa D. Stanford Ms. Dawn Stanislaw Anna Stanley Summer and Thomas Starshak Ms. Joan Steel Michael and Marie Stein Wallace Stenhouse Charles and Janet Stern Gardner Stern and Maxine Weintraub Mr. Joel Sternstein

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…cont’d Annual Fund Lisa Stevak Richard Stevens Ms. Barbara Stewart Deborah Stewart and Roy Plotni Greg Stratton Robert and Mary Rose Strezewski† Mark and Irene Sudac Kathryn Sullivan and Christopher Bing Robin Klein and Bill Summers Mr. Steven Swartzman Michelle Sweet Sara L. Szold Mr. Jeffrey Tademoto William and Mary Tarnow Mr. Robert Taylor Adam Tenhouse Leonard and Bobbie Tenner Cheryl Thaxton† Ms. Kimberley Thomas Judy Thome Floyd Thompson Nancie Noie Thompson† Mr. Timothy Thurlow Rachel Tomasek and Ron Anderson Ms. Aylice Toohey Frank Trocchio Mr. Joe Trpik Ms. Joanne Trudeau

Ms. Grace Tsao-Wu Dana Turban Ms. Nikole Turcotte Susan D. Tuteur Shawn Tyrrell Janie Urbanic and Gary Schuetz Ms. Cynthia Vahlkamp Ms. Donna Sue Van Cleaf-Fish Caren and Walter Van Slyke Dr. and Mrs. Vanagunas Ms. Martha VanNess Ms. Alexandria Vanover Sariah Vavricek† Paule Verdier† Dominick Vetrano John and Sherryl Viars† Butch and Debbie Viccellio D. Vilmin Ann Vogl Sue Vondran Ms. Amy Voss Mrs. Jimmye Wade Kevin and Connie Wade Eugene and Sandra Wagner Dr. and Mrs. Waisman Matthew F Walsh† June and Patrick Walsh Crawford and Barbara Ward Sharon Ward

Mr. and Mrs. Mel Waskin Paul Waterhouse James and Kathleen Watson Elissa B. Weaver James Weidner Alan and Boni Weinstein Marc Weinstein and Martha Laffey Ernie and Penny Weis Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kasper† Ms. Sharyn Weiss Hava and Ariel Weissberg Barbara A. Weithaus Miriam Weizenbaum† Marcia & Richard Welcome Sanford and Vicki White Ms. Nancy Williams Ms. Audrey Wilson Mary Liz Wilson David Wise and Dianna Niebylski† Susan and Bob Wislow Iris S. Witkowsky Linda and William Woloshin James and Kelly Wyatt Cynthia Xerogianes Julie and Larry Zachary† David and Teresa Zembower Ms. Lisa Zirpolo Kathy Willhoite and Rodd Zolkos Mark and Lisa Zumbach

Individual Contributors Honor and Memorial Gifts By making an honorary or memorial gift to Steppenwolf Theatre Company over the past year, the following individuals celebrated a special occasion or paid tribute to a loved one. Make an honorary gift by contacting Suzanne Miller at 312-654-5617 or smiller@steppenwolf.org. In Honor of Kate Arrington Jean Arrington In Honor of Sarah Beardsley Nick and Nora Weir In Honor of Marlene BreslowBlitstein and Berle Blitstein The Anixter Family Gregory Cameron and Greg Thompson Judy and Jim Klutznick Madeline Grynstein and Tom Shapiro Bobette Takiff In Honor of Larry Block Joel and Marsha Kasanov In Honor of Peter Britt Linda and Leo Gordon In Honor of Michael Cahan Walter Nathan In Honor of Erin Cook Tom Irwin In Honor of Nora Daley Shawn M. Donnelley J.B. and M.K. Pritzker Family Foundation In Honor of Dr. Leo Gordon Michelle Sweet In Honor of John Hart and Carol Prins Jim and Emily Borovsky Myrna Kaplan In Honor of David Hawkanson John and Carol Balcom

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In Honor of Stephanie Heller Beverly Adilman In Honor of Pat and Ron Henning Anonymous In Honor of Tom and Kathleen Hocker Tony Spear In Honor of Martha Lavey and David Hawkanson Deborah Stewart In Honor of Martha Lavey John and Katherine Fox Rhona and Julian Frazin Neil Ross and Lynn Hauser Ed Hirschland Margie Marcus Magoo Stone Bobbi Zabel In Honor of the Lefkofskys and Kalts Laura and Scott Eisen In Honor of Debbie Marchese Marilyn and Larry Fields In Honor of Jan Melk Richard and Katie Gottfred In Honor of Merle Reskin Mary and Carl Boyer In Honor of Bruce Sagan and Bette Cerf Hill Anita and Jamie Orlikoff In Honor of Harry Seigle Rachel and David Sternberg

In Honor of Annie Trooien Christian Dill In Honor of Karen Zelden and Ralph Senst Linda A. Ellis In Honor of the Young Adult Council Pavement Group In Memory of George S. Brengel Janyce D. Brengel In Memory of Patricia E. Domine Lori Koetters and Brian Smith In Memory of Jill Harper John Swadener and her friends In Memory of Norton H. Kay Sandra Blau In Memory of Myrna Lord Marti Zelikoff In Memory of Abby S. MagdovitzWasserman Dr. David Wasserman In Memory of Jack B. Stanford Dr. Lisa D. Stanford In Memory of Kari Timm Jill O’Donovan In Memory of Nancy Wald Albert Wald

In-Kind Contributors Steppenwolf salutes the following individuals and organizations who donated significant goods and/or services. Andaz West Hollywood Alana Arenas Balena Ian Barford Deann and Chef Rick Bayless Beyond Events Catering Kevin Boehm The BOKA Restaurant Group CBS and Elementary Chellino Crane The Chicago Cubs ClientFirst Consulting Group Ted Danson Portia Di Rossi EDGE ShowTek Event Creative Evolution Interiors Exelon and Mary Ludford Maile Flanagan Scott Foley Frost Lighting Co. of IL, Inc. Tony Goldwyn Goose Island Beer Company Graycor, Inc. Francis Guinan Halls Rental Service HMS Media Hotel Del Coronado Hotel Lincoln Tom Irwin

Jon Michael Hill Joe’s Wine Cellar John Hart, Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. Rob Katz Terry Kinney Chef Michael Kornick Tina Landau Amy Landecker and Amazon Studios Langham Hotel, Chicago Donna La Pietra Martha Lavey Tracy Letts Limelight Catering Linda Lowy Chef Jeff Mahin Marcello’s: A Father and Son Restaurant Maryann Mayberry Laurie Metcalf Sandro Miller MK Restaurant Momotaro Motorola Mobility Foundation Amy Morton Sally Murphy NBC’s Chicago Fire and Chicago PD Bruce Norris Chef Chris Pandel Partytime-HDO Productions, Inc. Peacock 9

Jeff Perry William Peterson David Pisor POP PUBLIC Hotel Chicago The Raleigh Hotel Miami Beach Rondi Reed Schiff Hardin LLP Scott Rudin Anna D. Shapiro Gary Sinise Jean Smart Sono Wood-Fired Darby Stanchfield French Stewart Sun-Times Tasty Catering Theatre Development Fund United Airlines Susan Vargo and the producers of The Spongebob Musical Vinci V.I.P. Valet Services, Inc. Voice Lessons producers Linda Toliver and Gary Guidinger Whole Foods Patrick Wilson Bellamy Young

Please note that gifts listed above reflect contributions made as of July 14, 2016. 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.

†Step-by-Step We salute the individual donors who have committed to a recurring monthly or quarterly gift to

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Individual Contributors Steppenwolf Associates Comprised of more than 100 young professionals, the Steppenwolf Associates work each season to raise funds for the Steppenwolf for Young Adults program. We salute the governing members for giving generously of their time and resources. Contact Karyn Todd at 312-654-6501 or associates@steppenwolf.org to become a Steppenwolf Associates member today. Executive Officers Aimee Graham‡ Katherine Nardin Jonathan Blanc Bryce Cooper‡ Shilpa Rupani Michelle Schlack‡ Jennifer Stuart David Wagener‡

Founding Officers Marissa Bryce Nora Daley *‡

Executive Committee Rachel Henry Julia Luscombe Melissa Peralta Marilynn Rubio Harriet White

Associates Board Members

Carina Abbaticchio‡ Jonathan Blanc Isaac Colunga‡ Bryce Cooper‡ Aimee Graham ‡ Rachel Henry Christine Hermosisima‡ Julia Luscombe Katherine Nardin Melissa Peralta Marilynn Rubio Shilpa Rupani Michelle Schlack‡ Jennifer Stuart David Wagener‡ Harriet White Andre Williams

Associate Members Vanessa Abron Joan Akalaonu Jamie Alexander Jennifer Alexander Nic Anderson Nataly Arber Lagin Avery Marjorie Baltazar Levi Beaver Emily Berk Nicole Bonk Hans Biebl Nicole Bjornvick Sarah Bordson Emily Brannon Jonathan Brayman Irina Brodskaya Nigel Caine ‡ Alexandra Carlson Nicholas Casto Bobby Caton Charlie Caton Iva Cheng Clyde C. Compton Julie Corvo Kara Coyle Sarah Czepiel Amanda Daniels Jen Daniels Rena Dascal Marissa Downs Nicole Drusinsky Aaron Dues Katie Duxbury Samantha Feld Rebecca Fons Jamel Franklin Richard Fromm Amanda Gebert Tara Gillespie Elena Gottreich

Jacquelin Greenlea Gregor Gruenthaler Reginald Guy Aja Hardy Rachel Hatch Katerina Herder Glynnis Hokenson Ryan Holst Amanda Hope Elizabeth Ingram Nicole Intagliata Mike Jank Hayley Jones Adam Keats‡ Calvin King Katie Kowalsky Sarah Laeuchli Katja Lemke Joanna Liff Gary Light Jeffery Lula Katherine Lula Kristen Magee Patrick Magee Stuart Martin Jacob May Emily Meier Kenya Mercer Nick Merker Ashley Mintz Marcus Mintz Eric Mosse Matthew Muench Catherine Napier Berit Ness Ben Noven Kameelah Omar Lauren Pace Michael Parlett Stacy Pepper Lauren Perlstein Ashley Pettit Marci Portugal

Megan Pratt David Pruitt Brynne Ramella Alfredo Ramirez Rissa Reddan John Reddan Cory Reeves Joseph Richiusa Amanda Roberts Eugene Romanov Anna Louise Roth Marie Roth Kathryn Rothstein Francis Sadac‡ Ariel Sanett Paul Sanett Shannon Seipel Tara Shannon Daniel Shapiro Meredith Shippee Amanda Signorelli Katie Smith Pier Smith Stephanie Smith Jourdan Sorrell Donnell Spencer Tanya Stanfield Lisa Stevak Jennifer Strojin Lauren Suppes Sarah Swain Hannah Swihart Stephanie Taiber Matthew Unertl Vinay Vallabh Greg Veza Maeve Whalen Lauren Zadina

2016/17 season

YOUNG ADULT COUNCIL

THE SCENE

THE SCENE is a special opportunity for high school students to score an affordable ticket to a Steppenwolf production, meet Chicago’s most celebrated artists and connect with other teens who are passionate about theater. Each ticket includes dinner and post-show discussion with the actors.

TICKETS ARE $10

ADMISSION IS FREE!

UPCOMING EVENTS

THE SCENE: THE BURIALS

WE D N E S DAY, WE D N E S DAY, WE D N E S DAY, WE D N E S DAY, WE D N E S DAY,

THE SCENE: MONSTER

FRIDAY, MARCH 3 AT 7:30PM (post-show)

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‡ Directors Circle Member

STEP IN is a new series that offers teens from all over the city the chance to participate in hands-on theatre workshops alongside some of the most exciting theatre artists working in the city right now while learning more about the Steppenwolf Young Adult Council, an afterschool program for teens interested in careers in the arts.

Purchase tickets at the door 30 minutes before the show, or in advance by calling Steppenwolf Audience Servicesat 312335-1650. Use code 24361.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 AT 3:00PM (post-show)

* Steppenwolf Trustee

STEP IN

To reserve your spot, please RSVP to Education Assistant Jared Bellot at jbellot@ steppenwolf.org

NOVE M B E R 9 D ECE M B E R 7 FE B R UARY 1 APR I L 5 MAY 3

All events last from 4:30-6:00pm

Questions? Please contact Steppenwolf for Young Adults Education Assistant Jared Bellot at 312-654-5643 or jbellot@steppenwolf.org.

Accessibility at Steppenwolf Committed to providing services and programming that enhance the experience of guests with disabilities, Steppenwolf is proud to feature: • Assistive listening devices in our Downstairs and Upstairs theaters. • Audio-described performances, artistic conversations and touch tours of the stage for patrons who are blind or have low vision. • Sign language-interpreted and open-captioned performances for guests who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Induction hearing loops in the 1700 and Downstairs Theatre If you use a hearing aid or cochlear implant that has a T-Coil, feel free to turn it on for the performance! The 1700 Theatre and both levels fo the Downstairs Theatre are equipped with induction loops, installed with the help and expertise of Assistive Hearing Systems Ltd. Individual portable neck loops are available in our Upstairs Theatre—just ask any member of the house staff if you’d like to use one. Steppenwolf’s induction loop was made possible in part by a generous gift from John Hart and Carol Prins. Would you like to utilize or learn more about these services? Audience Services 312-335-1650 | TTY 312-335-3830 | E-mail access@steppenwolf.org

Steppenwolf Customer Service Tips Driving to the theater? Rather than arriving to discover that our garage has reached capacity (which can happen during busy performances), please enter the Steppenwolf Parking Hotline (312-335-1774) into your cell phone and call us when you’re a few minutes away from the theater—we’ll tell you if there’s still space available in our facility, or suggest the most convenient alternative. Spending your intermission in line at the bar? Enjoy the entire break by ordering and paying for your intermission refreshments before the show. When you exit the theater at the end of the first act, your drinks will be waiting for you. Need restaurant information or the score of the ballgame? Please visit our book shop and information desk at the south end of the main floor lobby. Hailing a cab after the play? This is typically an easy affair—Halsted is a busy street and sees a fair amount of taxi traffic. If you’d like assistance hailing a cab or calling a company, though, just ask a member of the house staff; we’re happy to help.

Get out of the ordinary.

New! Black Card Memberships 6 ticket credits to use however you want 312-335-1650 • steppenwolf.org/memberships

Lost or Found? On-site? Please check in with a member of the house staff. Already left? Call the Front of House office at 312-932-2445. Want to provide feedback? Your input is always valuable to us. Have an opinion about the play or artistic content? Stick around for the post-show discussion featured after every performance, fill out the survey inserted in this program or join the conversation at facebook.com/steppenwolftheatre. Have a comment about your overall experience at the theater ? Please ask us for a customer service form to fill out, or e-mail us at customerservice@steppenwolf.org. Need to contact a patron during a performance? If you need to contact a patron during a performance in our Downstairs or Upstairs Theaters, please call our Concierge Desk at 312-932-2476. Hours: one hour prior to curtain until 15 minutes after curtain call.

Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the House Manager. The theater reserves the right to limit admission of children younger than the age of six. The taking of photographs and the use of any type of recording device is not allowed in the theater during performances and is a violation of state and federal copyright laws. Digital media will be deleted, and tape or film will be confiscated. Photo/Video Disclaimer: During your visit, you or members of your family may be filmed, videotaped, and/ or photographed by a Steppenwolf employee, contract photographer or the media. Your attendance at Steppenwolf events serves as permission for the use of your image, or the image of your family members, by Steppenwolf.

Content Disclaimer: Steppenwolf does not offer advisories about subject matter, as sensitivities vary from person to person. If you have any questions about content, ageappropriateness or stage effects (such as strobe lights or theatrical fog) that might have a bearing on patron comfort, please contact the box office at 312-335-1650.

A shared vision creates inspiration.

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