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4 Welcome to Marie Antoinette

EVE RY TH I NG YOU CAN I MAG I N E I S R E A L

Letter from Artistic Director Martha Lavey

10 Rehearsal Photos 12 Bios 20 A Glorious Train Wreck

Director Robert O’Hara chats with Director of New Play Development Aaron Carter about Marie Antoinette.

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We welcome playwright David Adjmi to the Steppenwolf stage. David is a playwright fascinated by the superficialities of popular culture which he interrogates in surprising ways. For instance, his play, 3C is a riff on the popular television series, Three’s Company. The play was controversial in its reception—DLT Entertainment, the company that holds the rights to the television series, sued Adjmi for copyright infringement, fearful that the play would be mistaken for an adaptation of the original.

In 3C, Adjmi is explores the homophobia and sexism he detects in the original series and lampoons the implicit normative lifestyle assumptions in the television program. His play mimes the characters and discourse of the series and pressurizes them into parody and social critique.

Similarly, his Marie Antoinette takes the historical personage of the title character and her reception in popular culture to investigate our assumptions about her. I would suggest that primary among those assumptions is the trope of the “frivolous woman” and its underlying sexism.

Robert O’Hara, our director, shares Adjmi’s interest in the hidden narratives in popular culture figures. Robert is also a playwright and a great focus in his work as a writer is the explosion of cultural myth. In particular the narratives of race, of conventional family life and of genderappropriate behavior. Like Adjmi, Robert sees theater as an arena in which to interrogate culturally sanctioned lifestyles and narratives.

Robert proposed Marie Antoinette with Alana in the role of the title character, 4 Welcome

intrigued by the image of a black Marie Antoinette. As Robert expressed it, Marie Antoinette was a signature celebrity, presaging our present day, fame-obsessed culture. If that culture turns on image, appearance and persona, how does race complicate that equation? What does the overlay of an alternate race do to the expression of an historical personage known for her preoccupation with appearance? To what extent does our popular reception of Marie Antoinette turn on our willingness to assign frivolity and narcissism to her gender?

Adjmi gives us a Marie who fulfills our image of her as petulant, entitled, unconscious of her cruelties. But over the course of the play, he pulls back the curtain on the system that created her. As Marie is informed of a growing fomentation against the monarchy, she confesses to her best friend, Lamballe, “I know there’s something/ else in me that wants to get out.//A little bird beating its wings against/the inside of its cage; it’s funny.”

Marie Antoinette, the fifteenth in her family of sixteen children, was married to Louis-Auguste, the Dauphin of France, when she was 15 years old. One imagines that given these circumstances, she had little opportunity to form her own identity. She became the Dauphine of France, a political and socially-constructed role, in adolescence.

She was assigned her identity before she had the psychological resources to resist or reshape the contours of that persona.

She came into her role in the court, which was laden with codified expectations about her behavior and appearance, and behaved accordingly: spending extravagantly on her clothes, jewelry and wigs. Initially charming

the French public, Marie increasingly became an object of scorn, and Adjmi imagines her awakening to her own captured state in the moment of the populist revolution.

It’s not Adjmi’s project to produce a defense of Marie Antoinette; rather, I think his interest is in the creation of her as “celebrity”—an identity more assumed than authored. He gives us a Marie both set in her historical moment with references to the events of her time, but with anachronisms that point to our current cultural moment.

The “spoiled rich girl” of which Marie Antoinette is a prototype lives in the current celebrity pantheon. Why does this image seize the collective imagination? Why is it the inevitable that a public figure in this image becomes a figure of scorn? What is it that we, the public, are working out in our initial embrace and eventual expulsion of the pampered and extravagant young woman?

And who is it in there? What is the inner life of that young woman? Does she have an inner life? What does it mean to live as a spectacle?

That all of this is being negotiated in the cultural space of the theater is just right. Who are we when we are onstage but a spectacle: you see us, but the convention is that we can’t see you. It’s a curious distribution of power. The figure onstage appears to hold sway but it’s the observer who, in the cover of anonymity, assigns meaning to the spectacle.

The French philosopher and social theorist Michel Foucault seizes, in his discussion of social power, on Jeremy Bentham’s idea of the Panopticon, an institutional building structured like a prison yard, that allows the observer power over the observed. Foucault applies this form of “obtaining power of mind over mind” that Bentham describes to a variety

of social situations and practices in a way that is illuminating to our consideration of a celebrity culture and, indeed, of the cultural space of the theater.

Adjmi doubles down on the celebrity equation by giving us a woman famous both for her appearance (and attention to appearance) and a player in the political arena (“arena” as another fit metaphor for the panoptican). And then he places that overdetermined figure in the dynamic of the theater. Marie is looked at (as a monarch), and looked at (as a figure of fashion), and looked at (as a character in a drama). All of that surveying echoes her experience in the intimate realm: at one point she says to her friend Lamballe, “Do you know when I got to Versailles mother spied on me. She did.

Spied on me and punished and exhorted me and never raised me. Sometimes I feel like...

I’m not even a... person...”

To experience a loss of one’s personhood when made the object of the gaze would seem to be precisely Adjmi’s point. And, I think the play is asking us about our own culture and its celebrity machinery.

The rapidity with which we consume and discard public figures is breathtaking. If a loss of personhood is the consequence of being the object of the gaze, what is the consequence for the looker? What happens to our personhood when we agree to live in a surveillance society? Yes, we have the delicious pleasure of accessing celebrity.

But what have we given up of our own privacy and personhood?

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Martha Lavey †* Artistic Director

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Marie Antoinette

By Davi d Adj m i Directed by Rob e rt O’Hara

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M e r le R eski n Nora Daley and Sean Con roy

Matth ew Abraham, Alana Ar e nas†*, Ti m Fran k*, Ke ith D. Gallag h e r*, Ti m Hoppe r†*, Mar k Pag e, Tamb e rla Pe rry*, Er icka Ratcli ff* Ar i e l S hafi r*, Alan Wi ld e r†*

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Marie Antoinette is presented by special agreement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. Steppenwolf Theatre Company is a constituent of Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for nonprofit professional theater. † member of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company ensemble. * member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers. + member of United Scenic Artists, Local 829 of the IATSE. ° member of the Casting Society of America.

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C a s t and c o n t r i b u t o r s C a s t (in alphabetical order)

A dd i t i o nal S ta f f

Matth ew Abraham

Damon Krom eti s Assistant Director

Dauphin

Alana Ar e nas†* Marie Antoinette

Steve Sor e nson Lighting Assistant Andr ew Rovn e r Sound and Projection Operator

Ti m Fran k*

Johanna Pan Assistant Costume Design

Revolutionary, Guard, Valet

Ai m e e Plant Additional Properties

Ke ith D. Gallag h e r* Joseph, Mr. Sauce

B randy Karls e n, Kyle Pi ng e l, Lynn S parb e r Additional Wardrobe

Ti m Hoppe r†*

Chr i s DePaola Additional Carpentry

Louis XVI

Mar k Pag e

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Dauphin

Tamb e rla Pe rry* Therese De Lamballe, Royalist

Special thanks to Kirsten Bowen and Olivia Haller of the Literary Department of Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company.

Er icka Ratcli ff*

Axel Fersen

Alan Wi ld e r†* Sheep

Und e r s t u d i e s Lakecia Harr i s Therese De Lamballe, Yolande De Polignac, Mrs. Sauce Joe Goldamm e r Sheep, Revolutionary, Guard, Valet Ke lly Owe ns Marie Antoinette D usti n Wh ite h ead Louis XVI, Axel Fersen, Joseph, Mr. Sauce

Setting Versailles, Paris and environs 1770s-90s

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There will be a 15-minute intermission.

There will be a post-show discussion immediately following the performance.

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Cast Member Tamberla Perry and Ensemble member Alana Arenas

Ensemble member Alana Arenas

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Cast Member Ariel Shafir and Ensemble member Alana Arenas

Director Robert O’Hara

Cast member Tim Frank

Ensemble member Tim Hopper

Ensemble members Alana Arenas and Alan Wilder

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M a r i e A n t o i n e t t e B IOS Ma t t h e w A b r a h a m

(Dauphin) is honored to make his Steppenwolf Theatre Company debut. Chicago credits include two seasons of A Christmas Carol (Goodman Theatre); and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Chicago Shakespeare Theater). Matthew can be seen in numerous television commercials and print ads. He received training at Piven Theatre Company, The Green Room Actor’s Studio and Northlight Theatre. When Matthew is not performing or attending school he enjoys playing soccer, hanging out with his little brother and friends, and immersing himself in his favorite chapter books. “Thank you to my family, teachers and friends for always supporting my love of the arts and acting.”

A lana A r e na s

(Marie Antoinette) joined the Steppenwolf Theatre Company ensemble in 2007 and created the role of Pecola Breedlove for the Steppenwolf for Young Adults production of The Bluest Eye, which also played at the New Victory Theater OffBroadway. She recently appeared in Tribes, Belleville, Head of Passes, Good People, Three Sisters, The March, Man in Love, Middletown, The Hot L Baltimore, The Etiquette of Vigilance, The Brother/Sister Plays (Steppenwolf Theatre Company); Disgraced (American Theater Company); and The Arabian Nights (Lookingglass Theatre Company, Berkeley Repertory Theatre and Kansas City Repertory Theatre). Other theater credits include The Tempest, The Crucible, Spare Change, The Sparrow Project (Steppenwolf Theatre Company); Black Diamond (Lookingglass Theatre Company); Eyes (eta Creative Arts); SOST (MPAACT); WVON (Black Ensemble Theater); and Hecuba (Chicago Shakespeare Theater). Television and film credits include 12 bios

Crisis, Boss, The Beast, Kabuku Rides and Lioness of Lisabi. She is originally from Miami, Florida where she began her training at the New World School of the Arts. Alana holds a BFA from The Theatre School at DePaul University.

T i m F r an k (Revolutionary,

Guard, Valet) is thrilled to return to Steppenwolf Theatre Company. He has worked in Chicago as an actor, musician, director and producer for over 10 years and is proud to call Chicago home.

Since graduating from The Theatre School at DePaul University in 2007, Tim has been in a number of productions at theaters around Chicago, including Victory Gardens Theater, Apollo Theater Chicago and Circle Theatre.

He can be seen and heard in commercials for companies like T-Mobile and Comcast. Tim’s music, Band Called Catch, has received a number of placements in television and film.

Tim is the founder of The Foxhole Chicago, an artistic facility and company offering audio and video production, rehearsal space and other services for actors, musicians, photographers and more. “Special thanks to Jess, Jeany, Mom and Dad.” K e i t h D . Galla g h e r

(Joseph, Mr. Sauce) is thrilled to return to Steppenwolf Theatre Company. Chicago theatre credits include First Look 2013 The Gospel of Franklin, First Look 2011 Man in Love (Steppenwolf Theatre Company); Awake and Sing, The Lieutenant of Inishmore (Northlight Theatre); Shining City (Goodman Theatre); Tracks (TUTA Theatre Chicago); Arcadia (Court Theatre); and The Real Thing (Remy Bumppo Theatre Company). Regional theatre credits include A Raisin in the Sun (Geva Theatre Center); The

Gospel According to James (Indiana Repertory Theatre); The Lieutenant of Inishmore ( The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis); and Shining City (Huntington Theatre Company).

Television credits include Chicago Fire and Detroit 187. “Thank you to all for coming and to my wonderful wife Caitlin.”

T i m H o pp e r (Louis XVI)

joined the Steppenwolf Theatre Company ensemble in 1989. Two of his recent roles at Steppenwolf were Doc in The Night Alive and Boris in Russian Transport. He directed Buena Vista for the First Look 2013 Repertory and Pursued by Happiness for the First Look 2008. Television appearances include Empire, The Americans and Chicago Fire. Films include School of Rock, To Die For and the upcoming Consumed.

Ma r k P a g e (Dauphin) is thrilled to be making his Steppenwolf Theatre Company debut. Broadway credits include Marky in Jerusalem. Chicago credits include small boy in Billy Elliott the Musical, Ainsley in Appropriate and Randy in A Christmas Story: The Musical Chicago promotional cast.

Television credits include Crisis. “Special thanks go out to my Steppenwolf cast and crew. Love to my family and friends for all of their support.”

Ta m b e r la P e r r y

(Therese De Lamballe, Royalist) returns to Steppenwolf Theatre Company where she was last seen in Tanya Saracho’s Hushabye as part of First Look 2014 Repertory. Other Chicago credits include The North Plan, The Brother/Sister Plays (Steppenwolf Theatre Company); By The Way, Meet Vera

Stark, Race (Goodman Theatre); In the Next Room, or the Vibrator Play (Victory Gardens Theater); Bulrusher (Congo Square Theatre); Eclipsed (Northlight Theatre); Black Diamond, Fedra:Queen of Haiti, Icarus (Lookingglass Theatre Company); and The Overwhelming (Next Theatre). Regional credits include The Piano Lesson (Portland Stage Company); and Bus Stop (Madison Repertory Theatre). Television credits include Empire, Boss, Chicago Fire, Crisis and your WGN Illinois Lottery Hostess. “Tam loves Kevin!”

E r i c k a Ra t cl i f f

(Yolande De Polignac, Mrs. Sauce) is thrilled to be a part of Marie Antoinette.

Previous acting credits include Stickfly, African Company Presents Richard III, Talented Tenth, The Colored Museum, 365 Plays/365 Days, Bulrusher (Congo Square Theatre); where she is an ensemble member. Other Chicago and regional credits include Black Diamond: The Year the Locusts Have Eaten, Around the World in 80 Days, Peter Pan A Play (Lookingglass Theatre Company); Court Martial at Fort Devens (Victory Gardens Theater); Sketchbook (Collaboraction Theatre Company); Ruined (Mixed Blood Theatre); Seven Guitars (Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company); Raisin in the Sun (Milwaukee Repertory Theatre); Funk It Up About Nothin (Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Joe’s Pub, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Stratford East and Australian tour); Taming of the Shrew (Chicago Shakespeare Theater); and Rose and The Rime (The House Theatre of Chicago). Outside of acting, Ericka teaches yoga and young people. She is a graduate of The Theatre Conservatory at Roosevelt University. bios 13

Ariel Shafir

(Axel Fersen) makes his Steppenwolf Theatre Company debut. Other Chicago credits include Mercutio in Romeo & Juliet (Chicago Shakespeare Theater; Jeff Award—Best Fight). Some regional credits include the world premiere of Captors (Huntington Theatre Company); Steve Martin’s The Underpants (Suzi Bass Award); co-starred in Mamet’s two hander A Life in the Theater with Andre DeShields (Alliance Theatre); and Scorched (The Wilma Theater; Barrymore Award—Outstanding Ensemble in a Play).

Television credits include 30Rock, M’Larky, Army Wives, One Life to Live and The 9th Dot. Film credits include What Happens Next, Bride Wars, What Happens in Vegas, Dan Fogler’s Hysterical Psycho and Don Peyote.

A lan W i ld e r (Sheep)

an ensemble member since 1976, was last seen in Russian Transport (Steppenwolf Theatre Company) and is delighted to be returning to the stage as a sheep. The veteran of over 60 Steppenwolf productions has been praised as an actor of great versatility, exemplified in part by his brilliant animal portrayals. He has been called a chameleon. This is mostly because he literally played a chameleon in the avant-garde film directed by surrealist Luis Buñuel’s grandson, Antonio de las Incontinencias Buñuel. Another noteworthy reptilian role was his portrayal of the title character in the bold adaptation of The Night of the Iguana by the Abstractionist Workshop Lab Consortium and Theatre Ensemble of Long-Winded Absurdists. One critic deemed Alan’s performance in this piece, “moving and endearing, especially in his fly-catching scenes.” As a son of both the American and French Revolutions honoring a great family tradition, Alan Wilder would like to dedicate 14 bios

his performance in this show to his seven times great grandfather, Arnold Benedict Derrière Wilder, who, in 1783, had the honor of being the actor chosen to play the back end of George Washington’s horse.

D a v i d A d j m i (Playwright) was called “virtuosic” by the New York Times and he was listed as one of the Top Ten in Culture for 2011 by The New Yorker magazine. His play Marie Antoinette received a critically acclaimed world premiere co-production with A.R.T. and Yale Repertory Theatre. The play won 3 Connecticut Critics Circle Awards including Best Play. Marie Antoinette received a New York premiere at Soho Repertory Theatre in fall 2013 in a sold-out run. 3C received its world premiere at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater in June 2012, and was dubbed “the most divisive and controversial play of the season” by the New York Post. 3C was selected as one of the top ten plays of 2012 by the New York Post, Time Out New York and The Advocate. Elective Affinities, which premiered at the Royal Shakespeare Company, received a U.S. premiere at Soho Repertory Theatre starring Zoe Caldwell and was listed as one of the Top 10 of the Year in Time Out New York and The New Yorker magazine, Other plays include Stunning (LCT3|Lincoln Center Theater, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company); The Evildoers (Sundance, Yale Repertory Theatre); Caligula (Soho Repertory Theatre Studio Series); and Strange Attractors (Empty Space Theatre).

David was awarded a Mellon Foundation Playwrights Residency, the Guggenheim Fellowship, the Whiting Writers’ Award, the Kesselring Prize for Drama, the Steinberg Playwright Award (the “Mimi”) and the Bush Artists Fellowship, among others. He is the recipient of multiple MacDowell Colony fellowships, Sundance/Ucross residency and others. He currently holds commissions from Lincoln Center Theater, Yale Repertory

Theatre, Berkeley Repertory Theatre and the Royal Court Theatre and he is the recipient of the 2012 Fadiman Award from Center Theatre Group. David has served on panels for the Luminato Festival, National Endowment for the Arts, the McKnight Foundation, Massachusetts Cultural Council and others. He has taught workshops and seminars at the Iowa Playwrights Workshop, Harvard University, Yale School of Drama, Primary Stages, New York University, Mark Taper Forum, California Institute of theArts, Southampton Writers Conference and the University of Rochester. He is a member of New Dramatists, the Dramatists Guild, MCC Theater Playwrights’ Coalition, and Soho Repertory Theatre’s “The Hub.” A collection of David’s work, Stunning and Other Plays, is published by TCG and his work is included in The Methuen Drama Book of New American Plays. David’s memoir is forthcoming from HarperCollins and a second play collection from TCG will be published in spring 2015.

R o b e r t O ’ Ha r a

(Director) has received the NAACP Best Director Award, the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding New Play , the OBIE and Oppenheimer Award. He directed the World Premieres of Nikkole Salter and Dania Guiria’s In the Continuum, Tarell Alvin McCraney’s The Brother/Sister Plays (The Brothers’ Size), Colman Domingo’s Wild with Happy and his own plays, BootyCandy and Insurrection: Holding History. He is currently an Adjunct Professor at New York University Tisch School of the Arts and the Mellon Playwright in Residence at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company.

C l i n t Ra m o s (Scenic Design) makes his Steppenwolf Theatre Company debut. Other recent and current credits include sets and/ or costumes for The Elephant Man and Violet (Broadway); Here Lies Love (Public Theater;

National Theatre); Punk Rock (Manhattan Class Company); Appropriate (Signature Theatre Company); Bootycandy (Playwrights Horizons); and Five Guys Named Moe (Arena Stage; Cleveland Playhouse). He has more than 100 regional and international design credits. Honors include the 2013 Obie Award for Sustained Excellence, three Lucille Lortel Awards, TDF Irene Sharaff Young Master Award, two American Theater Wing Henry Hewes Awards and a Helen Hayes Award. Upcoming: Kid Victory (Signature Theatre Company); and The Colored Museum (Huntington Theater Company).

D e d e M . A y i t e (Costume Design) has designed sets and costumes for both theatre and film. Her past design credits include Five Guys Named Moe (Arena Stage; Cleveland Playhouse); brownsville song ( LCT3| Lincoln Center Theater); The Urban Retreat, Manahatta (Public Theater—Studio); Raisin in the Sun (California Shakespeare Theater); The Music Man in Concert (Two River Theater; New Jersey Performing Arts Center); Kurt Metzger’s White Precious (Comedy Central); Adoration of the Old Woman (Intar Theatre); Woyzeck (UMass Amherst: Department of Theater); Look Upon Our Lowliness (The Movement Theatre Company); Fox Shortcoms (Fox Network); COPPER Project (Improv Everywhere; BBC America); Last Laugh (soloNOVA Festival); Hollow Roots (Public Theatre; UTRF); Mary Stuart (New York University); Holding it Down (Harlem Stage); Vassa (Lee Strasburg Theatre and Film Institure); Illmatic (Urban Stages Theatre); The Piano Lesson (Yale Repertory Theatre); Smile Orange (Trinidad); American Schemes (SummerStage NYC).

Dede has a BA in theatre and behavioral neuroscience from Lehigh University and an MFA in design from the Yale School of Drama.

Jap h y W e i d e m an (Lighting Design) also

designed Airline Highway at Steppenwolf

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Theatre Company. His Broadway credits include Of Mice and Men (Tony Award nomination – Best Lighting Design of a Play); The Nance (Tony Award nomination – Best Lighting Design of a Play), Macbeth at Lincoln Center Theatre (Drama Desk nomination – Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play), The Snow Geese and Cyrano de Bergerac. His recent designs include Bootycandy (Playwrights Horizons); The Oldest Boy (Lincoln Center Theatre); Bright Star (The Old Globe); and Punk Rock (Manhattan Class Company).

Other notable projects include What’s It All About?: Bacharach Reimagined (New York Theatre Workshop); 4000 Miles (Lincoln Center Theatre); Blackbird (London West End); Sons of the Prophet (Roundabout Theatre Company); Wild With Happy (Public Theater/NYSF); Troilus and Cressida (Royal Shakespeare Company); Last Days of Judas Iscariot and Jack Goes Boating (Drama Desk Nomination—Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play; Labyrinth Theatre Company).

L i nd s a y J o n e s (Original Music and Sound Design) has designed the Broadway productions of Bronx Bombers and A Time to Kill. Off-Broadway credits include Bootycandy (Playwrights Horizons); Mr. Joy (LCT3| Lincoln Center Theatre); Wild With Happy (Public Theater); and many others. Regionally he has worked with Arena Stage, Guthrie Theater, Hartford Stage, Alliance Theatre, Goodman Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater and many others.

International credits include Stratford Shakespeare Festival (Canada), Royal Shakespeare Company (England) and many others. His awards include seven Joseph Jefferson Awards and 21 nominations, two Ovation Awards and three nominations, one LA Drama Critics Circle Award and three Drama Desk Award nominations, as well as nominations for Helen Hayes, Barrymore and many others. Film scoring credits include Magnolia Pictures’ The Brass Teapot 16 bios

and HBO Films’ A Note of Triumph (2006 Academy Award—Best Documentary). lindsayjones.com D a v e B o v a (Hair and Makeup Design)

is excited to return to Steppenwolf Theatre Company. Makeup design credits include Violet and The Real Thing (Broadway).

Hair and makeup designs include Little Miss Sunshine, Here Lies Love, Bootycandy, The Killer, My Name is Asher Lev, Good Person of Szechwan, The Ohmies, Romeo and Juliet and Nothing But Trash (OffBroadway). Last of the Boys, Lady Madeline (Steppenwolf Theatre Company); Two Gentleman of Verona, The Merchant of Venice (Shakespeare Theatre Company); Guys and Dolls, Taming of the Shrew, Midsummer Night’s Dream (Great Lakes Theater Festival); Your Biggest Fan, Rich Girl and Ourtown (George Street Playhouse).

Dave has worked with Central City Opera Company in their 2012, 2013 and 2014 seasons, Bard Summerscape’s 2014 season, Sarasota Opera’s Fall 2014 season. Other credits include Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1st National Tour); Addam’s Family, Camelot, Rock of Ages and Spamalot (Non-Equity Tours). Broadway wig construction credits include Wicked, Memphis, The Miracle Worker, Jersey Boys, Guys and Dolls, Xanadu, Addam’s Family, Spamalot, Rock of Ages, Jekyll and Hyde and Cirque Du Soleil. “Thank you Zevie for all your love and support.”

J e f f S u g g (Projection Design) is a

Brooklyn-based designer and multi-award winner. Select Broadway credits include Macbeth, A Time to Kill, Bring It On and 33 Variations. Off-Broadway credits include Fortress of Solitude, The Last Five Years, This Clement World, Tribes, Slug Bearers of Kayrol Island and The Accidental Trilogy.

Regional credits include Camp David and 33 Variations (Arena Stage); Wild with Happy (CenterStage); Fortress of Solitude

(Dallas Theater Center); The Mountaintop and Elephant Man (Alley Theatre). His credits in the music world include designs for composer Julia Wolfe, Dave and Chris Brubeck, Natalie Cole and Prince. Awards include a Lortel, an Obie, a Bessie and two Hewes Awards.

E v a B r e n e m an (Dialect Coach) is delighted to be back at Steppenwolf Theatre Company where she previously worked on Airline Highway, Russian Transport, Tribes, William Golding’s Lord of the Flies, Good People, The March, The Brother/Sister Plays, The Diary of Anne Frank, Huck Finn and Master Harold…and the Boys. Other credits include multiple productions at these Chicago theatres: Lookingglass, Timeline, Court, Goodman, Chicago Shakespeare, Northlight, Writers, Paramount, Drury Lane Oakbrook, and Broadway Playhouse, among others. Regional credits include Love’s Labour’s Lost (Actor’s Theatre of Louisville) and Around The World In 80 Days (Center Stage and Kansas City Repertory).

Television credits: Betrayal and The Chicago Code. Eva is an associate artist at TimeLine Theatre Company and a production affiliate of Lookingglass Theatre Company.

R yan B o u r q u e (Fight Choreography) most recently acted in and designed fights for The Hypocrites’ twelve-hour Greek adaptation All Our Tragic. He has performed in Cyrano De Bergerac (Chicago Shakespeare Theater); The Mikado, Sophocles: Seven Sicknesses, Woyzeck, The Pirates of Penzance (The Hypocrites); The Earl (The Inconvenience); and Cherrywood (MaryArrchie Theatre Co.). Fight choreography credits include William Golding’s Lord of the Flies, The Book Thief (Steppenwolf Theatre Company); Sweet Bird of Youth (Goodman Theatre); Hit The Wall, Fight Night, The Earl, Chicagoland (The Inconvenience); Appropriate, Equivocation, Oedipus El Rey, We

Are Proud to Present a Presentation (Victory Gardens Theatre); Romeo Juliet, Sophocles: Seven Sicknesses, Woyzeck (The Hypocrites); Hoodoo Love (The Collective Theatre Company Chicago); Moonshiner (Jackalope Theatre Company); Reverb (Redtwist Theatre); 25 Saints (Pinebox); Geography of a Horse Dreamer, Cherrywood (MaryArrchie Theatre Co.); Luther, Making Noise Quietly In the Dark and Festen (Steep Theatre Company). As a freelance photographer Ryan captures dance, theatre, music, and other artistic works for TimeOut Magazine. He is a company member to The Inconvenience and The Hypocrites. “Thank you to my family and friends for your love and support.”

D e b S t y e r (Stage Manager) recently stage managed the Steppenwolf Theatre Company production of The Night Alive.

Other credits include the Tony Awardwinning August: Osage County (Broadway, London, Sydney and Chicago); The Way West, The Wheel, Belleville, The Birthday Party, The Book Thief, Clybourne Park, The Hot L Baltimore, The Brother/Sister Plays, The Bluest Eye (New York and Chicago); 100 Saints You Should Know, Lady Madeline, Men of Tortuga and The Chosen (Steppenwolf Theatre Company); Gypsy, Broadway Bound (Drury Lane Theatre); Take Me Out (About Face Theatre); and American Dead (American Theatre Company). She teaches stage management at Northwestern University.

C a s s i e C ald e r o n e (Assistant Stage Manager) is happy to return to Steppenwolf Theatre Company after recently stage managing Animal Farm. Recent credits include Hushabye, Russian Transport (Steppenwolf Theatre Company). Chicago credits include Betrayal, Gary, Fair Use, The Glass Menagerie (twice), To Kill a Mockingbird, Venus, Man in Love, fml: how Carson McCullers saved my life, Head of Passes, The Wheel, The Gospel of Franklin (Steppenwolf bios 17

Theatre Company); Song for the Disappeared (Goodman Theatre); Grease, A Chorus Line (Paramount Theatre); The Homosexuals (About Face Theatre); Million Dollar Quartet (Chicago); The MLK Project (Writers Theatre); The Sparrow (The House Theatre of Chicago; Broadway in Chicago); and the Gay Games Opening Ceremony at Soldier Field. Regional credits include work with ArtsPower National Touring Theatre, Catharsis Productions, Opera Illinois, Portland Stage, and the Colorado, Illinois, and Virginia Shakespeare Festivals. Cassie is a proud member of AEA. “Love to my wife, Kelly.”

the City Arts panel of Chicago. Martha holds a doctorate in Performance Studies from Northwestern University and is a member of the National Advisory Council for the School of Communication at Northwestern University. She is a recipient of the Sarah Siddons Award, an Alumni Merit Award and an Honorary Doctorate from Northwestern University.

D a v i d Sc h m i t z (Managing Director) David has worked at Steppenwolf for nearly 10 years, serving in the role of Director of Finance and Administration, General Manager and currently as Managing Director.

Prior to working at Steppenwolf, David was Ma r t h a L a v e y (Artistic Director) has the General Manager at Lookingglass Theatre been a Steppenwolf ensemble member since Company, Associate Artistic Director of Stage 1993 and artistic director since 1995. Under Left Theatre and Business Manager at the her leadership, Steppenwolf has doubled the entertainment agency Adair Performance. size of its ensemble and diversified its base of artists, become a national leader in producing Currently, he serves as Vice President of the Board for The House Theatre of Chicago and new plays and commissioning playwrights, is a former board member for the Lincoln Park added two new performance spaces, created Chamber of Commerce. David has worked Steppenwolf for Young Adults, expanded as a strategic planning, business practices, and deepened its partnerships in public finance and hiring consultant for numerous schools and the community and instituted a Chicago organizations, including The platform for engaging audiences after every performance. She has overseen the production House Theatre of Chicago, The Hypocrites and Stage Left Theatre, among others. He of hundreds of plays and transferred dozens holds a BA in Theatre from the University of Steppenwolf productions to Broadway and of Northern Colorado, an MFA from the abroad, gaining national and international Theatre Conservatory at the Chicago College recognition for the company and Chicago as of Performing Arts, Roosevelt University and a vital theater destination. During her tenure, a Certificate in Non Profit Management from Steppenwolf was awarded the National Roosevelt University.

Medal of the Arts, the only theater to ever receive the honor, as well as the Illinois Arts Legend Award, Equity Special Award and nine of the company’s 12 Tony Awards. As an actor, Martha has performed in more than 30 Steppenwolf productions as well as at the Goodman Theatre, Victory Gardens Theater and the Women’s Project and Productions in New York, among others. She has served on grants panels for the National Endowment for the Arts, The Theatre Communications Group, Three Arts Club, USA Artists and 18 bios

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A a r o n C a r t e r : Let’s begin with a little background about your career.

Did you start as a playwright or a director first?

A Glorious Train Wreck Director Robert O’Hara chats with Director of New Play Development Aaron Carter about Marie Antoinette

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R o b e r t O ’ Ha r a : I trained as a director. My MFA is in directing from Columbia University. But I was always a playwright. I actually started off as both, because the thing that launched my career was my thesis in Directing, which I also wrote. It was sort of a calculated move because I knew that if I didn’t get work as a director I might be able to get work as a writer. So I was trying to put myself out there as a person who could do two things at once.

A C : How did you first get interested in Marie Antoinette? Have you worked with David before?

RO : I have never worked with David, but I’ve been a fan of his work for some time. I’m the Mellon Playwright in Residence at Woolly Mammoth, so I sit on the senior staff and administrate season planning. And we selected Marie Antoinette to open their season. I was the engine interested in it as both a fellow writer but also as a director, but ultimately I didn’t direct the production at Woolly Mammoth.

A C : So what made you suggest it as a project for Steppenwolf, and particularly for Alana?

RO : Well we knew we wanted to have a very interesting and exciting female lead because Alana is both those things. And in the play, the central character has to have a sense of humor, but she also goes to a really dark place. I actually didn’t think of the fact that she was African

American until later. I just wanted to do the play because it’s period and funny and big and outrageous. And political! It has a sort of dirtiness to it, in that it plays fast and loose with how we think royalty is supposed to act. To see Alana—who is a very well put together individual—to see her go through all of this madness I thought would be quite exciting.

A C : So, even though it wasn’t part of your initial impulse, do you think the fact that Alana is an African American actress will play into the meaning that is created by this piece?

RO : I do. First of all, we don’t see black royalty. And when we do it’s because they’ve created an R&B song, or a hip hop song. We see it in the entertainment industry, but we don’t see it by birth.

The choice of nontraditional casting is so immediate in this play, because it’s not like you could even pretend Marie Antoinette was remotely African American—it feels a little bit off. But Marie was a little bit off. She was a woman out of her own land, having to pretend to be something she was not: a French queen. That could actually be really exciting to parallel in terms of Alana being an African American playing a French queen. It’s like an Austrian playing a French Queen.

A C : That’s such a great perspective, because the play itself is a very contemporary riff on historical events. How do you balance the play’s contemporary feel with historical accuracy?

RO : Well I think that what David has written is a critique of historical

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accuracy. I don’t really know what that means, “historical accuracy,” because we’ve already debunked the idea that she said “Let them eat cake” and that was the big thing that everyone believed she said. And then somehow used that to justify her execution. I don’t want people to come into a theater and think they’re in 18th century France, that’s not interesting to me. I would like them to think they are watching something that is speaking to them right now.

A C : Why do you think Marie Antoinette as a figure continues to have such a hold on popular culture?

RO : I think we’re in love with train wrecks. And she was a glorious train wreck. It’s like the Titanic, or the Great Chicago Fire, or the earthquake in San Francisco—we’re fascinated with tragedy. Watching someone who we put up on a pedestal fall down is thrilling. It says something about our own humanity actually. So I want people to walk in to this world of royalty and make it a sort of high-end event. It will be beautiful— we’re going to wreck it, but you’re going to enjoy it. It’ll be like all the people who dressed up to go aboard the Titanic.

You’re going to crash into an iceberg, but you’re going to have fun before that.

A C : Do you think we’re fascinated by

train wrecks because it’s comforting to know that we’re watching from safety?

Is it just a vicarious thrill?

RO : I think it’s actually a subconscious feeling that we are a train wreck ourselves. We all know in some way that the train we are on right now is going to crash. There is going to be another

9/11, the environment is going to be destroyed, a bridge is going to fall down.

You know it’s all going to blow up. And I live in New York City, I get on the train— it’s like, this suspension of disbelief.

Like we’re just going to get through this moment. I think it is American anxiety, but also moral anxiety that attracts us to watching someone else in trauma.

A C : Do you have a sense of how rehearsals are going to unfold or is your directing process something you discover as you go with each text?

RO : I don’t know what the process is going to be, but I do know that I like rehearsals to be a creative environment where anything can happen—and then we all light upon something that speaks to all of us. There’s something about it being done at Steppenwolf, there’s something about it being done by a black woman, there’s something about all the women in the play are black, there’s something about, you know, a French queen. I’d like to see what it is that those things stir up. I like to challenge what is on the page, and what we’re going to interpret from it being on the page, and why is that necessary, why it is done that way.

A C : Well that was my favorite thing and simultaneously the most frustrating thing about working with you as a director on my play The Gospel of Franklin. You wouldn’t let anything rest; you’d either improve it or cut it.

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By Director of New Play Development, Aaron Carter

Readers of this program feature are by now familiar with the premise: the author shares his or her personal connection to the play in the hopes of encouraging similar reflection from our audience members.

With that in mind, I’d like to tell you about the time I was the Queen of France.

Alright, I’ll admit it. I’ve never been the Queen of France. Nor do I have any experience with celebrity, the American version of royalty. Like most of you, being the focus of the public’s gaze is a completely foreign concept, limited to daydreams about getting four chairs to turn around on the singing competition The Voice.

But I think all of us have experienced the particular discomfort of having someone attempt to make us into something.

We’ve been the subject of an action more focused, more purposeful than being influenced by a mentor or a parent. Somewhere along the line, someone has set out to remake us to match an image in his or her head.

“Hey son, c’mere.”

Every interaction with my father that begins with that sentence ends in awkwardness.

There was the time that he pulled me aside to let me know that he had noticed my interest in Asian women and predicted that I would marry someone from that background. I was 10. A predilection

and a prediction that never actually materialized, by the way.

There was the time he was frustrated that I didn’t know my underwear size while we were shopping for school clothes. So he called me into arm’s reach, and roughly grabbed the back of my pants and checked the size as we stood in the store aisle.

And then there was the time he decided to straighten my hair.

“Hey son, c’mere.”

And I dutifully followed him into the bathroom where a tub a white cream sat on the sink. He scooped up a glop and plopped it on my head. “Tell me when it starts to burn.” And he started to comb it in. I remember looking into the mirror, flushed and embarrassed.

Uncomfortable with the intimacy of the act, and having absolutely no idea what was going on. “You got that good hair,” he said. “This is going to look nice.”

I don’t have the space for a full declension on African American hair, so suffice it to say I do have “good hair:” loose curls that with a little product relax into thick waves. My hair was a frequent source of friction with my dad.

Mostly because I had the grooming habits of a typical teenage boy— that is, none. And I was a swimmer, which fried the hell out of it. I had a head full of split ends turning rust red. And to add insult to injury,

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Antoinette, Marie observes “And I wasn’t raised I was built: I was built to be this thing; and now they’re killing me for it…” This line reflects Marie’s growing understanding that her status as Queen has served a larger purpose—one that she was unaware of or chose to ignore.

While most of us aren’t facing death for what we’ve been made into, I think we can all connect with that dawning realization that we might not want to inhabit the role we’ve been assigned.

A little later in the play, Marie’s self-awareness reaches a critical level of focus. “Has my life been a diversion?” she asks. I believe it is the act of asking that question that allows Marie to face her fate with some degree of control. Yes, she is now swept up in events set in motion long ago, events that she is powerless to stop. But she faces the oncoming sweep of history knowing who she is, and having the independence to imagine she could have made other choices. She will lose her life, but she is not a victim.

Celebrity culture, that urge we have to rubber neck as we pass a wreck, tearing down those we have built up: all these notions are explored in Marie Antoinette. I also think the play is asking us—even those of us not in the limelight— in the moment you realize that someone else has shaped you, what will you choose to become?

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I wasn’t taking care of hair that some people might envy.

I stood there, goo burning my head, trying to calculate how much discomfort was enough to say “stop.” I also felt a tightness in my throat that now I would call shame.

Look, I didn’t have the framework for it then. Discussions of blackness and beauty were never had in my home. All I knew was that my father thought something was wrong with me that needing fixing. I was being remade to match an image I did not understand. I was being fed into a very particular slot in the terrifying machine that is black identity in America. I remember feeling that something huge and knowable loomed in the air over us, and it was coming for me.

Then he stuck my head under the sink, rinsed the product out.

And he was right. It did look good.

It is probably too simple to draw a straight line between that moment, and what came next: the years of wearing my hair in the biggest Afro I could manage hanging at the Black Student Union at our local university, and joining their talent show in which I read Claude McKay’s “If We Must Die” and experienced my first step routine; sewing my own dashiki.

But there is a connection—and somewhere between and among those events there was decision: I was going to build my own image.

At one point in Marie

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Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust

Edgerton Foundation

Exelon

Steppenwolf Auxiliary Council

Theatre Communications Group

Betty Bradshaw

BMO Harris Bank

Dr. Scholl Foundation

Ameriprise Financial

Henry and Leigh Bienen

Christopher and Eileen Murphy

Polk Bros. Foundation

Prince Charitable Trusts

Frank G. and Gertrude Dunlap Fund

PNC

BMO Harris Bank

Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust

Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation

2015 GALA

M A JOR SU P P ORT OF GE N ER A L O P ER A TIO N S

Northern Trust Charitable Trust

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

The Wheel, 2013

Allstate Insurance Company

Michael Bender and Sheridan Prior

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Clybourne Park, 2011

Rhoades Foundation

Smart Family Foundation

Helen Zell

OFFI C I A L L IGHTI N G S P O N SOR ComEd

OFFI C I A L M A RKETI N G P A RT N ER Ogilvy & Mather, Inc.

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

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Steppenwolf gratefully recognizes the community of people who serve in leadership roles and provide invaluable support to the Theater.

2 0 1 5 Gala Steppenwolf’s Gala Co-Chairs plan the signature fundraising event led by the theater’s Board of Trustees.

Eileen and Christopher* Murphy Rhonda and Scott Swanson

A nn u al S t e pp e nw o l f Sal u t e s W o m e n i n t h e A r t s L u nc h e o n The Women in the Arts Luncheon Committee spearheads our annual fundraising event honoring leading women for their artistic contributions to theater, film and television, which supports Steppenwolf’s education and mentorship programs.

Sarah Beardsley* Marlene Breslow-Blitstein* Elizabeth H. Connelly* Nora Daley* Mary A. Dempsey Kelly Epstein Amy Eshleman* Nene Foxhall* Noreen Gallagher Lynn Hauser Donna La Pietra* Lynn Lockwood Murphy* Janet Melk* Susan Oleari Katie Spring Bobette Takiff Susan Warrington Helen Zell*

N e w P la y D e v e l o p m e n t F u nd Committee The New Play Development Committee promotes and supports new play development for the theater, ensuring that Steppenwolf remains a leading voice in new American plays.

Helen Zell*, Chair Julie Baskes Douglas R. Brown* Joyce Chelberg Robin Tennant Colburn* Jay Franke Caryn Harris* Liz Lefkofsky Jim Mabie Robert Sanborn* Matthew Shapiro* Colette Cachey Smithburg*

D i r e c t o r s C i r cl e Committee The Directors Circle Committee’s purpose is to steward and help grow the Directors Circle program comprised of generous donors who annually support Steppenwolf’s artistic initiatives.

Toni Sandor Smith, Chair Beth Boosalis Davis* Kim Davis Greg Desmond Ritu Dhingra Julie Gustafson Mike Gustafson Sherri Kayser Michael Kennedy Michael LaTona Beth Loeb Cathy Nathan Steven Redfield Gail Steingold Frances E. Tuite Susan Warrington Steven N. Wayland

P u bl i c S q u a r e Committee

The Public Square Committee helps Steppenwolf foster public dialogue driven by the work on our stages and our relationships with community partners from the Chicago metropolitan area.

Amy Eshleman*, Co-Chair Lynn Lockwood Murphy*, Co-Chair J. Robert Barr* Ebs Burnough* James Chesire Steve Collens Joel Cornfeld Beth Boosalis Davis* Paul Gaynor Geoffrey Goldberg Paul W. Goodrich* Sandra P. Guthman Lynn Hauser Ann Hickey Kenneth Hunter Justine Jentes Donna La Pietra* Sybil Madison-Boyd Janet Melk* Neil Ross Ruth Schmidt Nancy Schumacher Annie Tully Jen Wesley Nina Winston Sarah Wolff Roberta B. Zabel

Ed u cat i o n C o m m i t t e e

A u x i l i a r y C o u nc i l

Y o u n g A d u lt C o u nc i l

The Education Committee promotes the voices of Chicago youth and advocates for the programming of Steppenwolf for Young Adults to the Chicago Public Schools and larger citywide community.

The Auxiliary Council Executive Committee is the leadership team for Steppenwolf’s junior board comprised of more than 100 dynamic young professionals with a shared interest in supporting the theater’s education program for teens, Steppenwolf for Young Adults.

Steppenwolf’s Young Adult Council is a unique after-school program for high school students who see the entire Steppenwolf season and organize events for their peers around Steppenwolf productions.

Deborah Quazzo*, Chair Sarah Beardsley* Sheila Chapman Jeremy Dunn Amy Eshleman* Juliette Feld Jane Fleming Larry Grimm Caryn Harris* John H. Hart* Solveig Herzum Lynn Lockwood Murphy* Nicole Losurdo Sydney Sidwell

P lann e d G i v i n g Advi s o ry C o m m itte e The Planned Giving Advisory Committee, comprised of estate planning professionals, provides expertise and serves as a valuable resource in supporting Steppenwolf’s planned giving activities.

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

Executive Officers Aimee Graham* President Kim Davis Immediate Past President and Directors Circle Liaison David Blowers, Jr. Vice President of Partnerships Jasmine Guy Vice President of Member Experience Tanya Stanfield Vice President of Development Jennifer Stuart Vice President of Communication & Outreach Executive Committee Vanessa Abron Kristopher Anderson Jonathan Blanc Isaac Colunga Bryce Cooper Jeff Koh Oren Lund Julia Luscombe Katherine Nardin Akin Owolabi Jim Polka Kat Rothstein

Amanda Bolton Senior, Lyons Township High School Ariana Cortez Sophomore, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Yolanda Cruz Senior, Chicago Math and Science Academy Remy Dhingra Junior, Latin School of Chicago Gabriella DiGregorio Senior, York Community High School Meara Hammond Senior, Lindbom Math and Science Academy High School Charlotte Jackson Junior, Plainfield East High School Molly McGaan Senior, Francis W. Parker School Gabriel Oladipo Senior, Whitney M. Young Magnet High School Ashley Paul Senior, Taft High School Maria Privitera Junior, University of Chicago Laboratory School Donald Rapier Senior, Lindbom Math and Science Academy High School NaVada Reed Junior, Christ the King College Prep Nia Robinson Senior, Lane Tech College Prep Olivia Shine Junior, Senn Fine Arts Alfonzo Smith Senior, Whitney M. Young Magnet High School Deveon Treadway Junior, Urban Prep Charter Academy Joey Vargas Senior, Senn Fine Arts Christian Vazquez Senior, Lincoln Park High School Mariah Woods Senior, Lindbom Math and Science Academy High School Deja Wouldfolk Senior, Air Force Academy High School

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

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* Steppenwolf Trustee

* Steppenwolf Trustee

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A Tribute to

Steven LaVoie 1959 – 2014

Together

we make great theater.

Steppenwolf recently lost a dear friend and generous supporter: Steve LaVoie, who was a devoted husband to Jody and father to Katie, Sarah and Caroline and an accomplished business leader. Steve attended Steppenwolf with Jody for many years, and his kindness, enthusiasm and curiosity will be much missed at donor events for the Directors Circle. He loved learning about the backstage tricks that made our productions possible as well as meeting actors, directors, and writers. He channeled his excitement about our work as a member of the Behind the Curtain event planning committee in 2009 and 2010. We Lavoie on the set of EndGame are honored to call him a friend.

As a not-for-profit organization, our work is only possible because of donors like you. If you are already a donor, thank you! If you are not, please consider joining our family of supporters.

Ways to give: Online at

steppenwolf.org/support

mail

Steppenwolf Theatre Company 1700 N Halsted St Chicago IL 60614

call Steppenwolf at 312-654-5617

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2 0 1 4 / 1 5 S e a s o n Sp o n s o r s

C o r p o r a t e , F o u nda t i o n and G o v e r n m e n t C o n t r i b u t o r s

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

Steppenwolf is excited to continue our partnership with JPMorgan Chase & Co. as the major corporate supporter of Steppenwolf’s career readiness and professional leadership program. JPMorgan Chase seeks to provide opportunities for individuals and companies to better compete in the global economy and to help youth commit to their futures. Their support of Steppenwolf’s career readiness programs, including Steppenwolf for Young Adults and the Professional Leadership Program, helps teens and young adults acquire new skills and prepare for future arts careers.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s 2014/15 season is generously sponsored by: Grand Benefactors

It is an honor for Steppenwolf to welcome Ameriprise Financial as a new supporter of our theater. For 120 years, Ameriprise has initiated positive change in the communities where they live and work. Ameriprise believes their community involvement enables them to actively live their values of being client focused, upholding integrity, executing with excellence, and respecting individuals and the communities in which they live and work.

Benefactors

Steppenwolf is honored to continue our longstanding partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.

The Endowment supports the creation of art that meets the highest standards of artistic excellence. “Art Works” refers to three things: the works of art themselves, the ways art works on audiences, and the fact that art is work for the artists and arts professionals who make up the field.

Prince Charitable Trusts The Prince Charitable Trusts have been proud to support Steppenwolf’s productions and programming for 20 years. A leading champion of artistic excellence in Chicago, PCT salutes Steppenwolf’s commitment to thought-provoking theater and community engagement. The Trusts support the core mission of arts organizations through grants for general operations and projects that strengthen management or lead directly to the commissioning and performance of new work.

For more information on how you can support Steppenwolf’s artistic intiatives as a sponsor or corporate partner, please contact Megan McGuane at 312-654-5697 or msmith@steppenwolf.org.

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The Shubert Foundation is a leading advocate for American theater and dance organizations nationwide. For nearly 30 years, the Foundation has partnered with Steppenwolf giving unrestricted operating support that is vital to our educational and artistic work. With the Shubert Foundation’s commitment, we are able to introduce thought provoking regional premieres to Chicago such as Marie Antoinette.

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C o r p o r a t e , F o u nda t i o n & G o v e r n m e n t C o n t r i b u t o r s

End o w m e n t Sp o n s o r s

GR A N D B E N EF A C TORS ($ 1 00 ,00 0 + ) The Davee Foundation‡ John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation‡* Andrew W. Mellon Foundation‡ National Endowment for the Arts The Negaunee Foundation Ogilvy & Mather, Inc. Shubert Foundation, Inc. Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust‡ United Airlines Zell Family Foundation

B E N EF A C TORS ($ 5 0 ,00 0- 9 9 , 9 9 9 ) Allstate Insurance Company* Alphawood Foundation BMO Harris Bank* Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation ComEd The Crown Family‡ Julius Frankel Foundation The Joyce Foundation‡ J.P.Morgan* Lefkofsky Family Foundation‡ Northern Trust* PNC Polk Bros. Foundation* PwC Smart Family Foundation Theatre Communications Group, Inc.‡ Vinci

P RO D U C ERS ($ 2 5,0 00 - 4 9 , 9 9 9 ) Ameriprise Financial Paul M. Angell Foundation Chicago Community Trust DLA Piper LLP (US) Grosvenor Capital Management Illinois Arts Council, a state agency POP Prince Charitable Trusts Seigle Family Foundation Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust

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Sun-Times Foundation, A Fund of The Chicago Community Foundation Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Vanguard Charitable

P A TRO N S ( $1 0 ,0 0 0 -2 4 ,9 9 9 ) Anonymous (3) Aon Corporation Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture American Express BNY Mellon Wealth Management Barclays Capital Baxter International Inc.* Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Helen Brach Foundation Buchanan Family Foundation Capri Capital Partners, LP CNA Financial Corporation* Deloitte Edgerton Foundation The Field Foundation of Illinois Frank G. and Gertrude Dunlap Fund Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Grainger Foundation Graycor, Inc. Green Courte Partners, LLC Henry Crown and Company Illinois Tool Works Foundation Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP Kirkland and Ellis McDermott, Will and Emery McKinsey & Company, Inc. Melcher Charitable Foundation National Philanthropic Trust Norcon, Inc Rhoades Foundation Sage Foundation Dr. Scholl Foundation Gary Sinise Foundation Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Smithburg Family Foundation Swett & Crawford Group TRUiST William Blair & Company, LLC

SUSTA I N ERS

GU A R A N TORS

Hope Abelson Fund for New Play Development

($5 ,0 0 0 -$9,9 9 9)

( $1,000- 2,4 9 9)

Ariel Investments, LLC Baird Robert and Isabelle Bass Foundation, Inc. The Boeing Company Chopper Trading, LLC Citadel CVS Health John R. Halligan Charitable Fund Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. Holland & Knight LLP Hub International Ice Miller LLP InterCall Modestus Bauer Foundation Newcastle Limited Nordstrom Peacock Nine, LLC Philip H. Corboy Foundation Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Foundation Richenthal Foundation Siragusa Foundation The Skender Foundation Takiff Family Foundation

The Arts Federation Complete Mailing Service Inc. Crowe Horwath, LLP Daley Mohan Groble Gensler Hamilton Thies & Lorch LLP Hotel Lincoln Johnson & Johnson Lillian H. Florsheim Foundation Louis & Nellie Sieg Fund Luminaire Mesirow Financial New Horizon Foundation The Northridge Group, Inc. Plante Moran Sahara Enterprises, Inc. Schwab Fund for Charitable Giving Sidley Austin LLP TAM Retail UBS

Artistic Endowment established through the Leading National Theatres Program, a joint initiative of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Douglas R. Brown Playwright/Director Endowment Fund Ford Foundation Artistic and General Operating Endowment Funds Richard and Mary L. Gray Production Endowment Fund John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Fund for the Development of New Work The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Daniel E. McLean National and International Production Fund Avy and Marcie Stein Sustaining Fund for the Ensemble Steppenwolf Board Designated Endowment Fund Steppenwolf Theatre Company Endowment Fund created with Searle Funds at the Chicago Community Trust Nancy L. Wald Production Endowment Fund John and Carol Walter Production Endowment Fund

Ind i v i d u al C o n t r i b u t o r s V i s i onar y C i rcl e 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.

S P O N SORS ($2 ,5 0 0 -4,9 9 9)

Anonymous

Michael Goldberger

Amsted Industries Foundation Frost Lighting Co. of IL., Inc. KlearSky Solutions, LLC PUBLIC Chicago, An Ian Schrager Hotel Schiff Hardin LLP Suite Home Chicago Westside Mechanical Group

Valerie and Joseph Abel

Michael Hansen and Nancy Randa

Kenneth J. Porrello and Sherry L. McFall

Robert C. Anderson

John H. Hart

Sylvia J. Pozarnsky

Dr. Marvin and Joyce Berman

Lynn Hauser and Neil Ross

Dr. Edward O. Riley

Norma Borcherding

Stephen Johnson

T. Marshall Rousseau

Douglas R. Brown

Jared Kaplan and Maridee Quanbeck

Patrick J. Schauer

Janice and Rob Esser

Melanie G. Larch

Harry Seigle

Robert H. Glaze

Dr. Paul Lisnek

Rose L. Shure

* Corporations and foundations that have made employee matching gifts

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 Jo Hopkins Deutsch Marjorie Douglas Andrea Romain and Cleo V. Orthel Nancy L. Wald

‡ Multi-year pledge

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Ind i v i d u al C o n t r i b u t o r s D i r e c t ors C i rcl e

…cont’d Directors Circle

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.

P REMIER P A TRO N S

GR A N D P A TRO N S

($ 5 0,0 00 + )

( $2 5 ,0 0 0 – 4 9 ,9 9 9 +)

Anonymous Julie and Roger Baskes‡ Sarah Beardsley and Dr. Christopher Randolph‡ Michael Bender and Sheridan Prior‡ Leigh and Henry Bienen‡ Douglas R. Brown Terri L. Cable Joyce Chelberg‡ Elizabeth H. Connelly Nora Daley and Sean Conroy‡ Rich and Margery Feitler Nene Foxhall Christine Albright and Lawrence Gill Bob and Amy Greenebaum‡ John H. Hart and Carol Prins‡ David Herro and Jay Franke Pam and Dennis D. Howarter Kathleen and Terry Jenkins George A. Joseph and Carolyn Bateman‡ Liz and Eric Lefkofsky‡ Lynn Lockwood Murphy and Barrett B. Murphy‡ Mary and Bill Ludford Ronald J. Mallicoat Jr. Christopher and Eileen Murphy Kenneth J. Porrello and Sherry L. McFall‡ Merle Reskin Bruce Sagan and Bette Cerf Hill Manny Sanchez and Pat Pulido Sanchez Harry and Susan Seigle‡ Colette Cachey Smithburg and Tom Smithburg Helen Zell‡

Betty Bradshaw‡ Marlene Breslow-Blitstein and Berle Blitstein Carole L. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Keating Crown Shawn M. Donnelley and Christopher M. Kelly‡ Amy Eshleman and Lori Lightfoot Michael and Jacky Ferro Leslie and Matthew Gray Richard and Mary L. Gray‡ King and Caryn Harris‡ Nancy Lauter McDougal Jim and Kay Mabie‡ Janet Melk Mr. and Ms. David E. Mendelsohn Adele and Michael E. Murphy M.K. and J.B. Pritzker Randy and Susi Rowe Michael R. Salem Robert and Louise Sanborn Matthew Shapiro Toni Sandor Smith‡ John and Carol Walter Karen Zelden and Ralph Senst‡

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D ISTI N GUISHE D P A TRO N S ( $1 0 ,0 0 0 – 2 4 ,9 9 9 ) Anonymous (3) Ebs Burnough Beth Boosalis Davis and Maxwell S. Davis Kim Davis and Brian Eble J. Scott Etzler Amy and Cameron Findlay Valerie and Paul Goodrich Mrs. John M. Hartigan David R. Hawkanson Paul and Mariana Ingersoll Martha Lavey‡ Steven D. Loucks‡ Mr. Cody Melcher

L. Heather Mitchell and Kenny Mitchell James F. Oates David and Hilary Pisor Deborah and Stephen Quazzo Neil Ross MD and Lynn Hauser MD Robin and Mark Seigle Stephanie B. Smith and Gerald Smith Bill and Orli Staley Frances E. Tuite Terry and Mary Winkler

P A TRO N S ($5 ,0 0 0 – 9,9 9 9) Anonymous Loren Almaguer William and Sharon Baker Mr. Gerry Barad Dr. and Mrs. Marvin H. Berman Larry and Debbie Brady Michael and Merle Cahan Phil and Mary Beth Canfield Ann and Richard Carr Carol and Douglas Cohen Mr. and Ms. Isaac Colunga Fred J. Costello and Ann G. Nobis Mary A. Dempsey Mr. Tom Elden John and Katherine Fox Gary L. Gephart M. Julie and Michael Gustafson Mr. Stuart Handler Mrs. Louise Hart Jon Michael Hill David Hiller Marian, Fruman and Lisa Jacobson Stephen Johnson Dr. Mary Dochios Kamberos Jen and Brad Keck Pamela Kendall-Rijos and John Rijos Robert M. and Diane VS. Levy Amos and Anat Madanes

Tarell Alvin McCraney Lyn McKeaney Geoff Nyheim Ashley and Noah Pettit Anne and Don Phillips Sylvia J. Pozarnsky and Tom Riley Diana and Bruce Rauner Burton X. and Sheli Rosenberg Rose L. Shure Jeffrey Singer and Patricia Carman Marcie and Avy Stein Gail and Eugene Steingold Edward A. Studzinski Jacqueline Tilton Richard and Elaine Tinberg Michael and January Ward Robert and Susan Warrington Steven Wayland and Jennifer Wesley Nina B. Winston Robert and Leslie Zimmerman

SUSTA I N ERS ( $2,5 00 – 4,9 9 9) Anonymous (3) Jack J. Adrian Kristopher J. Anderson Andy and Sue Arnold Paula Ausick John and Caroline Ballantine Zoe and Ken Barley Solomon Barnett Bob and Trish Barr Dennis and Joan Berger Susan O. Berghoef Laura and Philip Bierman Stephen and Lynn Bolanowski‡ Mike Bolton Cindy and Michael Bonds Doug Bradbury Lois Browning David Callahan and Terri Abruzzo Joseph and Cory Cancila‡

Nicole and Billy Cheeseman Drs. Rex Chisholm and Kathleen Green Michael and Edie Cohen Jerry and Josephine Conlon Kate Cornelius-Schecter Mr. and Mrs. Dennis R. Cowhey Patricia Cox, Katie and Will Hunckler Judy and Tapas K. Das Gupta Diane Dawson Greg Desmond and Michael Segobiano Philip and Marsha Dowd Bernard J. Dowling Drs. Thomas E. Durica and Susan Jacob Dr. Steven B. Edelstein Donald and Anne Edwards Laura and Scott Eisen Mary M. Emerson George Engeln Tom and Pat Erickson Marc Falleroni Roxanne Hori and Robert Felsenthal Paul and Christine Fisher‡ Stacy and Ian Fleming Steven Florsheim and Jennifer Friedes Mr. and Mrs. Sherwin Friedman Leonard Gail and Robin Steans David and Noreen Ann Gallagher Ethel and Bill Gofen Bob and Carol Goldberg Aimee Graham and Nigel Caine Sue and Melvin Gray The Green Family Dr. and Mrs. Sheldon Greenberg‡ William and Nanci Greene James and Brenda Grusecki Jack and Sandra Guthman Michael Hansen and Nancy Randa Marcy and Harry Harczak Pam and David Harrington Jeffrey W. and Julie Conboy Hesse David Kistenbroker and Cynthia Heusing Judy and Jay Heyman Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Hill Dr. and Mrs. David Ingall

Timothy B. Johnson and Valerie B. Wiley Jared Kaplan and Maridee Quanbeck Reis and Sherri Kayser Dr. and Mrs. Jane Fleming Kathryn G. and Michael J. Kennedy Brad and Kim Keywell Jonathan Klein and Susan Cohn Stephanie and Peter Klein Mr. and Mrs. Sanfred Koltun Dr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Korbet Raminder and Vinay Kumar Christine and Michael LaTona Steven and Jody LaVoie Eileen and Paul LeFort Susan Lichtenstein and John Rokacz Robert Bud Lifton and Carol Rosofsky Timothy and Christine Loyer Mr. Brian Lukanic Mark and Frances Mann Cynthia Luse-McKeen and Douglas McKeen Becky and Bob McLennan Kevin and Beth McMeen Amy Laiken and Tim Michel Howard and Sandy Nagelberg Jean and Jordan Nerenberg Bob and Joyce O’Malley Elizabeth Orelup and Lawrence Sonntag Simon and Kim Perutz Dale and Loretta Pierson Mrs. Sherri Pincus Jennifer and Perry Pinto Mary Beth and Terry Porter Bradley and Patricia Reid Lynne Remington and Geoff Goldberg Margaret Robson Mr. Joshua D. Rogers Sandra and Earl Rusnak, Jr. Carlo and Lalie Scandiuzzi David and Susan Schmid Matthew Steinmetz Kristin and Stan Stevens Sue and Timothy Sullivan Nick Trakas and Marc Cerone Dr. David Wasserman Dr. Carey Weiss and Dr. Karen Pierce Lorrayne and Steve Weiss Jane and Greg Wintroub

Ronald and Geri Yonover Elizabeth Ziegler

B E N EF A C TORS ($ 1, 5 00 – 2, 4 9 9) Anonymous (5) Mr. and Mrs. John Aalbregtse Karen and Scott Alexander Brian and Jennifer Alves Nicholas and Kathleen Amatangelo Kimball Anderson and Karen Gatsis Anderson Robert C. Anderson Carolyn H. Andress 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 Doug and Mary Jo Basler Martha and Al Belmonte Bruce and Debbie Bentcover Shirley and Tom Berchou‡ Susen H. Berg and James C. Berg Ron and Colleen Bess Nicholas Biederman Shaun and Andy Block Patricia C. Bobb Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Boychuck Dr. Michael Branch M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Braun Mr. and Mrs. Robert Briscoe Mr. and Mrs. Norman Brooks Dawn and Harmon Brown George and Joyce Brown‡ Kevin and Linda Buggy John D. and Leslie Henner Burns Timothy Burroughs and Barbara Smith Stephen Byrne and Kerry Shannon Sheila J. Chapman and David D. Soo Dr. Rosalyn Chrenka Michael and Stephanie Chu Steven Collens Pam and Howard Conant Liam and Francesca Connell Jennifer and Kevin Convery Bryce Cooper Merle R. Cooper

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Cornell Joel Cornfeld Robert Crawford Alicia Cressey Carl and Cynthia Curry Stephen F. Danziger Emilie De Angelis and Bert Davenport Nancy Dehmlow Mr. and Mrs. Menahem Deitcher Mr. and Mrs. David Deno Donald Deutsch Gautam and Ritu Dhingra Roberta S. Dillon Anne M. Donahoe Patricia and Richard Doonan Jennifer and John Doran Erin and Ian Drury Stephen and Dorne Eastwood Sidney and Sondra Berman Epstein Juliet and Marc Fallah David and Mary Farkas Randall Fearnow and Beth Compton Harris J. Feldman, M.D. Carol and Steven Felsenthal David And Shanan Fennema Raj Fernando Marilyn and Larry Fields Lisa and John Folkers Jim and Sandy Freeburg Kate and Michael Fridholm Kate Friedlob Denise Michelle Gamble Patti Eylar and Charlie Gardner Paul and Audrey Gaynor Terri and Stephen Geifman Dr. Michael Gelbort Beverly Wyckoff and Charles Ginsberg Mr. and Mrs. James J. Glasser Elizabeth Glassman Charlie and Mary Gofen Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Goldman Sheila and Tom Gorey Thomas and Kristine Gorman Peter and Joellen Granson Mary and Jim Greene Charles R. Grode Juliette Feld and Andrew Grossman Michael and Jean Guyader Suzanne Gylfe Ginger and Del Hall

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…cont’d Directors Circle

Joan Hall Mary Elizabeth Shannon Mr. and Mrs. Peter Harmon Stacie R. Hartman Mark and Joelle Hayes Sandra L. Helton and Norman M. Edelson Marlene and Sonny Hersh Richard and Elaine Heuberger Ann S. Hoenig and Jonathan L. Hoenig Kathleen and Jack Horn Katie and Nehl Horton Arnold and Judith Horwich‡ Michael Hsu Brian W. Huebner Holly E. Humphreys Nicole and Pedro Irazoqui Mary Ittelson John Ittner Ms. Ann Jacobson Patricia Jeffers Craig and Heidi Johnson Rebecca Johnston and Jeffrey Maling Jeffrey and Lisa Jozwiak David Kathman‡ Dr. Claudia Anne Katz Mr. and Ms. Mark Kaufman Gerould and Jewell Kern Mr. and Mrs. Shobi Khan Maureen and Kim Klatt Jim and Sue Klein Jean Ann Klingenstein Janet Kohrman Rachel Kraft Stephen Kriegel Suzy Krueckeberg Mr. Matthew Kutcher and Ms. Rebecca Richards Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lad Karen Lalor Carol and Jerome Lamet Gerald R. Lanz and Lisa Kearns Lanz Alex Levine Karen Levine Bernard and Averill Leviton Tanya Levshina and Ilya Volvovski Stephanie F. Linn and Seth B. Krantz Dr. Paul M. Lisnek Beth Loeb Abby and George Lombardi Mark and Carol Lorenz Fran Lambros and John Lowry‡

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Mr. Oren Lund Arlene Manelli Sandy and Jerry Manne Barbara and Larry Margolis Christine and David Markovitz Jim and Lynn McClure Bob and Barb McCullough Randi Merel and Allen LeHew Ellie and Bob Meyers Michael and Susan Miller Dr. and Mrs. George and Maureen Miz William and Kate Morrison Ms. Lorna Filippini-Mulliken Patricia Murray-Rutz Jo and Wally Nard‡ Patrick J. Nash, Jr. Cathy and Robert Nathan Judy Neafsey and Terry Conway David Ellis and Hope Nightingale Carlos Noble Susan and George Obermaier Joe O’Leary Bridget R. O’Neill Susan and Ted Oppenheimer Sandra and Mark Ostler Akin Owolabi Brian A. Paetow and Gretchen K. Beetner Phyllis Parish Amy and Brent Peebles Sandra and Michael Perlow Raymond Perry Patricia Pippert and Steven Redfield Milton and Lois Podolsky Avi and Joan Porat Andrew and Judy L. Porte Elliott Quigley Sherry and Bob Reum Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Rhoads Nina Riccardi Lauri Riggen Susan and Edwin Ritts John C. Roberts and Lynn D. Fleisher Dr. Abbie Roth and Sandra Gladstone Roth Holly Rothschild and Ken Buchanan Janet and Philip Rotner Robert Routzahn Mr. Mitchell Sabshon Francis C. Sadac

Richard and Susan Sanders Pamela and Fred Sasser Paul Scavone and Donna Pawlus Susan Schaalman Youdovin and Charlie Shulkin Michelle Maton and Mike Schaeffer Howard and Gail Schaffner Joseph Scheper Matthew and Tina Schubert John Schuchert and Alan Kozlowski Diana and Richard Senior David and Judith Sensibar Mark and Kimberly Shadle Surendra and Dorothie Shah Michael Shapiro and Deb Gohr Shapiro Nancia Shawver and Larry Weiner Hope and Jeffrey Sheffield Scott and Tommy Sheridan Judy and Jeffrey Silverman Ms. Julia Simpson Robert and Nancy Singleton James and Mary Jo Slykas Heather and Adam Smedstad‡ Charles Smith Neil Smith Family Ron and Leslie Smith Bonnie and James Spurlock Ms. Tanya Stanfield Ms. Nicole Stavish Mr. and Mrs. Brock Stout Gail and John Straus Mary Stowell and Jim Streicker Lauren and Steve Strelsin Judy Sugarman William and Julie Szematowicz James E. Thompson Carrie Thoms The Tipton Family Melissa Toledo and Todd Hoyer John and Maribeth Totten Annie Trooien and Christian Dill Reed and Rosemary Tupper Hollis and Alvan Turner Scott Turow Brady I. Twiggs Tali and Liat Tzur Marilee Unruh Bill Updegraff

Shawn VanDerziel and Jay Clarke Donna and Dirk Vos The Wakes Tom and Blaine Wells Jack and Keli Wildermuth Donna Wilkinson Mr. Robert Williford Eugene H. Winkler Jessica and Jeff Wisniewski‡ Richard and Mary Woods Bobbi Zabel Peter A. Zadeik Eileen and David Zampa

Ind i v i d u al C o n t r i b u t o r s A nn u al F u nd 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 November 26, 2014.

P RO D U C ERS ( $1,000 – 1,4 9 9)

Kathi and Roger Adams Kristy Andrews Mike and Karen Atwood Peggy Bagley and Rabbi Douglas Goldhamer Gustavo Bamberger Catherine Bannister Sandra Bass Ted and Robbie Beaty† Lois J. Bider Kevin Boehm and Courtney Moon Janet Burch Deborah and Bruce Crown Kent and Liz Dauten Mr. William Dietz, Jr. Michael DiMedio Joan and John Dysart Charles B. Edelstein Mariwyn Evans Brian Fabes and Lisa Schneider Fabes Mary Jo and Robert Fasan Lori Mae Frith† Tom and Beth Garrow† Diane Riley Gavin Susan and John Gibbons Mara and Andy Gloor Mr. and Mrs. Jim Goodrich Richard and Catherine Gottfred Katherine and Adam Greetis Adnaan Hamid and Elissa Efroymson Victoria and Charles Harris† Carrie and Greg Hart Lois and Marty Hauselman Brian K. Hopkins Jonathan and Sarah Graham† Daniel and Mary Ann Jordan Khushboo and Neil Joshi Peter and Amy Kaden Judith and Jerry Kaufman Andrew Keyt James and Judith Klutznick Steve Koch Pat and Mike Koldyke

Daniel Castellaneta and Deborah Lacusta Bob and Pat Lavey† Ms. Rose Lizarraga Mrs. Barbara Lucas and Ms. Toni Sieve† Malkin Family Michael E. McCaslin Janelle Hoekstra and James McMullin† Dr. Janis Mendelsohn† Mr. and Mrs. James Meyer Cynthia and Eric Mogentale Blake and Debra Moritz† Howard and Cathy Niden Barbara and Daniel O’Keefe Pradip Patiath and Shalini Sharma Michael and Barvette Patterson Robert Payne III Frank and Mary Phillips Sarah and Cody Phipps Douglas P. Regan and Kathy Brock Randy and Betsy Rochman Joanne and Paul Ruxin A. Sue Samuels Guyneth and William H. Sharp Michael and Salme Harju Steinberg Lisa Swanson Mrs. Vernon B. Thomas Betty Vandenbosch† Mr. and Mrs. Todd Vieregg Michael and Gere Warnecke Jim Welch Matthew Wilson and Anne Posner Tara K. Marsh and Greg Winsor

E N SEM B L E ($ 5 00 – 9 9 9)

Anonymous (10) Mr. Steve Abrams Ms. Vanessa Abron

Joan Allen and Peter Friedman Jim and Sheila Amend† Walter Aque Jean Arrington Kate Arrington Mr. John Arthur John Asplin and Christine Orders Mr. and Mrs. Paul Audrain Scott and Kimberly Wayne Elizabeth Bakwin Mr. John Benevides Julian and Joan Berman Beryl and David Bills† Jon Blanc Mr. and Mrs. Philip Block III Mr. David Blowers Jr. Sam Boren and Becky Dorsey James Botana Donald F. Bouseman Susan Buchanan and Steve Buchanan Ed Bucher† Michelle and David Buck Ms. Cynthia Buckley David A. Buls Bruce and Kate Burgun John and Maureen Burke Ray Capitanini Ms. Vilma Chan Ms. Karen Chodzicki Nancy Ciezki and Diane Kostecke Marge and Lew Collens Everett and Susan Conner† Eduardo Conrado Ed and Melissa Cook J. Gorman Cook Stephanie and Barry Batson† Maureen Crowley Liese Dallbauman Rathin Datta Richard and Lisette Davison Mary and Daniel Deziel Carmelita Dockery John C. Donnelly Leah Mooshil† Mr. and Mrs. Jon R. Dutcher

Rachel Dvorken Mr. and Mrs. David P. Earle Linda A. Ellis James and Kelly Epstein Erika Erich Malcolm D. Ewen Gary and Sandy Fencik Peter Fischer Lois Farrell Fisher Mr. Thomas Fitzgerald Catherine S. Flanagan Jean and Jim Foley Timothy A. Gant and Scott Perry William J. Gibbons Gerry and Stan Glass Mr. Justin Glasson Keith Goggin Ms. Deidra Gold Enid J. Golinkin† Mark And Susan Goodman Chester Gougis and Shelley Ochab Kerry and Kim Grady† John S. Mrowiec and Karen Granda Laurence and Carrie Grant Dedrea Gray Dr. Kitty Green Madeline Grynsztejn and Tom Shapiro Jasmine E. Guy Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hacker† Nidal Haddad Mr. David Haley Ms. Julia B. Hall Bill Hamilton Liz Hartong Robert and Linda Hauser Mr. and Mrs. Greg Hawes James and Anne Heger Stephen Henderson Karen Herold James and Margot Hinchliff Scott Hodes and Maria Bechily Anne Linsdau-Hoeppner and Walter F. Hoeppner III John E. Holland Kilton Hopkins† Clare and Mark Hurrelbrink†

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…cont’d annual fund

Jean Perkins and Leland Hutchinson Dr. and Mrs. Stavros Ionides Tom Irwin Tim Jaster Holly Johnston Sharon R. Johnston James A. Jolley, Jr. and R. Kyle Lammlein Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Jones Melvin and Annie Kahn Dennis and Kathryn Karsh

Patricia L. Levy Catherine Leyser† Fran and Chuck Licht† Alec Litowitz and Jennifer Litowitz Ms. Julia Luscombe Karyn Lutz Karuna Maddava and Henry Beardsley Frank and Chris Maggio Sandra Mangurian Mr. and Mrs. Paul Marks Jeanne M. Martineau

Catherine B. and Robert T. Napier Katherine Nardin Walter Nathan Joan Neil Wendy Norris Emily and Hank Neuberger Liz Newell and Jack Kragie Erik Nordby and Melanie Madigan Mr. and Mrs. Charles Norwesh Ralph and Victoria Nuzzo

The 2014/15 Season Kick-Off Thomas E Keim Sheryl and Tom Keith† Michelle Keller Chris Kendrick and Kasturi Haldar† Helen J. Kessler† Ms. Vicki King Frank and Katherine Kinney† Sylvia and John Kinney Mr. and Mrs. David Knapp Janet Knauff† Rachel Kohler and Mark Hoplamazian Rob and Laura Kozloff Barry and Cheryl Kreiter Mr. Joseph Kunze Mr. Edward Langan George M. Langlois, Ph.D. Melanie Larch and Rudy Panucci Patricia Lauber William and Sheila Leiter Madeline and Steve Lesnick Jeannette Levitt

Mr. and Mrs. George J. Matkov Mr. and Ms. Sergey Mavrody Robert and Eleanor M. McAllister Mike and Cindy McCabe Mr. and Mrs. R. Edward McGreevy† Kathleen A. McQueeny Mr. Nick Merker Susan Messing Karen Meyer James Miles-Polka Sheba Miller-Morris Marcus Mintz and Ashley Mintz Peter Mitchell Robert and Lois Moeller Joyce Morimoto Amy Morton and Rob Milburn Pamela Moy Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Muller

Mary Pat O’Brien Gary and Marcie Ochs Peg O’Connor† John and Joy O’Malley Pilar Ossorio 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 William and Suzan Pinsof Harvey and Beth Plotnick Dr. Susan Burland and George Plumb Frank C. Pond† Pam and Dean Pontikes† V. Pristera, Jr.† Jonathon Pyburn Richard and Joan Ralph

Jeff and Susan Rashid William and Tracy Reeder P. Kevin Reidy† Fred and Karen Rhynders Mr. Jeffrey Richards Laura Riddle Richard and Susan Rieser Bill and Deborah Roberts Stephen and Caryn Robin Steve Rodichok and Renee Gattone† Mr. Bruce Rodman David G. Rosenbaum Honey and Howard Rosenfeld Hilary Rosenthal Mr. and Ms. Richard Rosenthal Lisa and Doug Rosskamm Mrs. Donald S. Roth Kimberly and Ari Rubenfeld Ms. Carol S. Sadow Ms. Krista Sahakian Bettylu and Paul Saltzman Henry J. Sampson Julia Nowicki and Timothy A. Sanborn MD Stephen and Leatrice Sandler Chris and Barb Sanford† Brett Saternus Bill Savage Mr. George Savvas Marie-Claude Schauer Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Schewe Mr. and Mrs. Darryl G. Schimeck Carla Scott† Mr. and Mrs. Todd Segall Richard and Betty Seid Jeff and Sonia Semenchuk† Luna Okada and Wynn Sheade Mr. and Mrs. David R. Shevitz Mr. Peter Sichrovsky Christine A. Slivon Patricia Costello Slovak Mr. Richard Smart Braden and Dawn Smith Tim and Sandy Smith Sharon Specht Diana and Thomas Stamborski Mr. Michael Stashwick Nikki and Fredric Stein Patty Sternberg Linda and John Stock Todd Stofflet and Jason Stevens

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…cont’d annual fund

Joe and Sylvia Stone Ms. Jennifer Stuart Lisa Sullivan Linda and Stephen Sullivan Anne Taft Tracy Tajbl and Neil Jones Dr. and Mrs. James V. Talano Mrs. and Mr. Jon Talty John R. and Catherine Taylor Ilene Patty and Tom Terpstra Dick and Alice Teutsch Dean Theo Fred Tokowitz Trevor Tomkins Mr. Michael Toolis Lisa Towe Spiro Tsaparas and Corri McFadden Jay Tunney Howard and Jane Tyner Mr. and Mrs. Steven Van Dorf Ms. Jennifer Vidis Ms. Melanie Wang Eric Wasilowski Laura and Bob Watson† Mr. and Mrs. Ben Webster Michael Weiland and Shelley MacGregor Mr. and Mrs. Garry Weiss John W. Wheeler Steve and Bonnie Wheeler Anne and Jay Whipple Clint Paton and Britt Whitfield Joseph Wiggins Ms. Michele Willmott Gary and Modena Wilson† Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wilson Ruth Winter Sarah R. Wolff and Joel L. Handelman Andrea Worth Jennifer Zindel

D ESIG N ERS ($250-499) Anonymous (29) Thomas W. Abendroth and Terri L. Mascherin Jeannie L. Adams Judith and Fred Adler Philip and June Aimen Thomas B. Aldrich III Helen and Mark Alison Polly Allen Richard and Jill Almeida Ms. Evie Alter Mr. Greg Amoroso

Harold and Judith Anderson† Mary and Paul F. Anderson Scott and Jeanna Ando George and Debbie Angelillo Cedric H. Antosiewicz and Margaret M. Gudenas Mrs. Frances Aparicio Mr. Matt Arcaro Robert Arensman Mr. Hrayr Attarian Kaye B. Aurigemma† Jim and Patty Babin Ms. Genhi Bailey Bill and Ann Baker John and Sharon Baldwin Michael and Mary Baniak Merrill Barden and Alice Emerick M. Z. Barnes Beverly Bartel Nicole and Mike Battista Priscilla Ryan and Frank Battle Laura M. Batzer† Thomas Bearrows and Holly Hirst Mr. Michael Beasley Ms. Lisa Belcher Julie and Howard Benario Ms. Sirisha Bendapudi Susan R. Benner John and Taru Berg John and Elizabeth Berge† J. Berkowitz Gene and Natalie Bernadoni Harriet and Howard N. Bernstein Dr. Mary E. Belford MD and Mr. Ric Berta Adrian and Arta Beverly James B. Bishop and Janet K. Nelson Frances and Ed Blair Nicholas J Blair Mr. Terry Blake Marc D. Blakeman Mr. Derek Blin Lawrence and Abby Block Mr. Mark Bloom R. Darrell Bock Anthony Boggiano Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Bolas Nicole Bonk Ms. Phyllis Booth Ted Bots Albert Boumenot Samuel and Phyllis Bowen Mr. Jeff Boyce Michael and Kate Bradie† Mr. Kevin Bradley

Richard Braney Mrs. John J. Bransfield, Jr. Karen Breen Elia and Louis M. Elia Janyce D. Brengel David Briggs Robert and Joell Brightfelt Betsy and David Brint Sarah Brittin† Richard and Marilyn Bromley Beth Sprecher Brooks Tom and Mary-Doug Brown Leslie Buchbinder Rony and Tom Buckley Ms. Mary Bunker Mr. and Mrs. Bill Burfeind Ms. Genevieve Burns Tripp Burton Crystal and Thomas F. Bush Tyler Bush John Byrd Robert and Cheryl Byron John and Libby Cady Amy K. Callahan Karen A. Callaway Terri Candela Alexandra Carlson Christopher and Lindsay Carlton Fairbank and Lynne Carpenter Mrs. Constance K. Casey Damon Cates Charlie Olson and Diana Chafey Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Chandler Clayton Chapman Chris Chatfield Gerry and Carol Chrisman James Christle James Clark and Christina Labate Carol and Michael Clarke† Bente Clausen† Betty Cleeland Myrna L. and Garrett U. Cohn Thomas and Kathleen Coleman Mr. and Mrs. Terrance Coleman Dr. and Mrs. Brian Steinke† Cheryl and Gary Conley Mrs. Viki Conner Sigrid Connor† Lawrence Cook Michael Cooper Arlene and Harvey Coustan Mr. Danny Cox Susan Cox Kathleen Allen Crocker

Ms. Allyson Cunningham Dan Curley Mark Curran David and Jean Curtis Josh Daitch Maria Daly Mr. and Mrs. Rahul Danak Ms. Mary Davidson and Mr. David Orkowski Anne Megan Davis Michelle and Ronald De Vlam† Barbara L. Dean Linda DeBolt Roxanne Decyk and Lew Watts† Brian Dennen Dawn DeNoon Matthew J. Devereux Mr. Austin Dias Harriet and Lou Dicerbo Jeff Dineen Toni and Dan Diprizio Dorothy L. Domuray Mr. Lionel Downer Raymond and Marybeth Drake† David Dranoff and Wendy Epstein Renee Friedman and Robert Druzinsky Raymond H. Drymalski Eileen and Howard Dubner Natalie Dudek† Ms. Susan Duman Donna and Michael Dumke Barry Dunaway Arthur and Elizabeth Duquette Jeanene Ebert Wiley and Merry Edmondson Estia Eichten and Deborah Eichten Sharon Eiseman and Noel Hertz Michael and Kristen Goggin† Phyllis Ellis Susan Emmerson Virginia Escalante Tim and Jane Evans Joan and John Fadden Maurice Fantus and Judith Aiello Demitri and Pamela Fardelos Stephen Fedo Deb Feldman Toni and Joel Fenchel Mr. William Field Mr. Robert G. Fisch

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Liz Fisher† Jeremiah Fisher Marilyn E. Fites Adrienne Flowers Jim and Yvonne Fogerty† Richard Landgraff and Bernadette Foley Mike Folk Paul Fong Larry Goffney and Betty Forman John and Adrian Foster Sean Foster Timothy and Janet Fox Reverend Mark A. Fracaro† Dr. and Mrs. James Franklin Max Freedman and Family Annika and Patrik Frid June Freidlich Susan and Sy Frolichstein Alexis Funches† Phillip D. Funkenbusch Mr. Vince Gaffney Stephanie Gaines Mr. and Ms. Robert Galligan Joseph and Christina Galvin† Heather Gardner Hank and Sandy Gentry Thomas and Patricia Germino† Dawn and Eddie Gershman Ms. Fritzi Getz Marina and Sander Gilman† Clark and Nancy Gilpin Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Glaser Howard and Anneliese Glick Sue Golan Jaye and John Golanty Marvin and Phyllis Goldblatt Karen Goldstein† Marsha and Michael Goldstein Paul Goldstein and Nasrin Mahani Sue-Gray Goller Mr. David Gomel Michelle Goodman† Sam Goodman Leo and Linda Gordon Darla Goudeau Ms. Ashley Grant Ms. Jack Grasso Mr. Sherwin Green Michael and Lisa Greenfield The Greffin Family Nathan and Evelyn Grossman Marie Gunn†

Dr. and Mrs. John W. Gustaitis William C Haddad Sarah Hadley Dr. Sahar Halabi Donald and Susan Hallberg Linda Halperin Bob and Melanie Halvorson† Bonnie Hammerschlag Chester and Phyllis Handelman Steve Hannah Ms. Mary Kay Hardcastle Kristin and Charles Harper Ryan and Casey Harris Ms. Barbara Hart Tom and Virginia Hartley† Donald and Elaine Harvey Richard and Dorothy Harza Ali Hassan and Amber Fritz† Van and Ruth Hawkins Jean Hawkinson J. Michael and Barbara Heaton Tobi and Sydney Heekin Ms. Mary Heggen Ben Heilman Bonnie and Frank Henke† Pat and Ron Henning Martha Henry Joyce K. Herdliska Constance Herrera† Peter Herzum and Simona Cirio Frank and Midge Heurich Lina and Dave Hilko† Fred Hill Linda and John Hillman Mr. and Ms. Bill Hinchman Ms. Mary Grace Hinkle Mr. Brent Hoffmann Sharon Holland Mr. and Mrs. Todd Holmes Jo Holzer† Mr. James Holzhauer Paula Horn Joseph Horton and Sandra Morrison Leigh and John Hourihane Thomas and Karen Howell William Hubbard Beth Hummelberg and Dave Dimmlich Karen Hunken† Patricia Hunt† Robin and Harry Hunter Patricia Hurley William E. Ibe Jim and Joyce Ibers Mr. and Mrs. Troy Ihlanfeldt

Matthew Ingenito† Beartriz Iorgulescu Jim and Peg Isherwood Joan Istrate Peter Ivanovich Mr. and Mrs. Marc Jacobson Shirlie James John David Jawor† Douglas and Margaret Jayes† Craig “CJ” Jensen and Craig Dannenbrink Ed Jeske and John Hern Todd and Jennifer Jones Ms. Angela Kabbes Tom and Esta Kallen Gregory and Marissa Kalman Olwyn J. Kane Norma and Nolan Kaplan Aviva Katzman and Morris Mauer† Polly Kawalek Adam and Renee Keats Dr. Susan A. Kecskes† Harry Kenny Ms. Lucy Kereta-Bloch Jeffrey Kerr Seema Khan Linda Belan and Vincent Kinehan† Mike and Leslie King Drs. Tom and Linda Kirch Dr. and Mrs. M. Barry Kirschenbaum Matt and Karen Klickman Ms. Monica Kline Dawn Klingensmith and Jeff Pinkerton† Anne Chipman and Joe Knecht John Kobza Mr. Michael Kochman Mr. Jeffrey Koh Amy Kohn Annette Baldwin and Paul Kolansinski Mr. and Mrs. Richard Komarek Electra D. Kontalonis Cheryl and Robert Kopecky Mary Ann Korenic Mr. and Mrs. Mike Korompilas Jeff and Katie Kowalsky Kenneth Krimstein and Alex Sinclair Mary Kupferberg† Pamela K. Ladd Chuck and Diane Laff Mr. Kurt Lagerloef† Thomas Lariviere†

Teresa Larkin Robert Larrimore† Robert and Lynn Larry Peter and Shirley Dugdale Laundy Catherine and Peter Lawler Bart Lazar Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lebolt† Peter and Judith Lederer Bill Lee and Malinda Hamann† Peggy and Greg Legan† Linda Legner Ms. Leslie Lehman R. W. Lekan Laurie Leli Neil Lenhoff Mr. Jeffrey Lennard David and Sandy Lentz Steven Leon Dr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Levin Grant and Michelle Ley† Robert and Martha Lichter Jean Linsner Lynn Liston Peter Littlewood† Margit “Maggie” Livingston† Mr. and Mrs. Gershon Locker Mr. Michael Loquercio Katherine M. Lorenz Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lovaas Jeff and Nancy Lowenthal† Judy and George Lowman Ms. Christine Luskin Jim Maclennan Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Manak Samantha and David Mann Joseph and Gloria Marcus Randi Ragins and Bob Markowski Jennifer Marling Steve and Melissa Marovich Ed and Linnea Martin† Erica and Frank Matagrano† David and Karen Mattenson Mr. and Mrs. R. David Matthews Dawn Mattozzi and Amy Phinney Joan and Jerry Matson Mariann Mayberry Mr. Michael McCahey John McCambridge Derrick McCarthy Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McColgan Drs. Linda Skitka and William McCready

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…cont’d annual fund

Terrance and Jane McElroy Pam McEnroe Sharon McGee Paul and Lana McHenry Elisabeth and Michael McHugh Kathy and Alan McLaughlin† Nuncia and Rafael Medina Sheila and Harvey Medvin John and Lisa Merlock Allyson Metcalf and Brian Tennison† David and Linda Metschke† Tom Mikrut Mia and Jonathan Miller† Kerry Miller and Nina Kavin Ron and Pat Miller Mr. Michael Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Steve Monieson Corinne S. Morrissey Dr. and Mrs. Martin Mozes Charles G. Mueller Ellen Muench

Larry and Barbara Olin Don A. Olson Bruce Oltman Nancy and Myles O’Reilly† Jamie and Rachel Orlikoff† Frances and William Paden Ronna Page† Deborah Page Stuart and Caroline Palmer† Jane Panther Anthony Papini Steve and Elise Paquette Catherine and Robert Parks Mr. Vishal Patel Sheldon Patinkin Peggy Paulsen Joseph Pawlikowski Raymond Olson and Paula Pederson Margaret Pendry Murray and Anne Marie Peretz Gavin Perkins Mr. Andrew Perlman William and Judith Pesetski

Bernard and Joan Rabinowitz Mr. and Mrs. Jay Ramsey Dale Rankin Mack Barbara Rapp Mr. and Mrs. Ken Rattner Gabriel and Dorit Raviv Harper Reed Jim Reid Ms. Stephanie Reinhart Lisa Remby Clisson and Patricia Rexford Trisha Rich James R. Richardson Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Richter, Jr.† Paul Rink Burt and Fran Rissman Dennis M. Robb Carol and Riney Robertson Ms. Chloe Robinson Sandra and Jeffrey Rochman Mary Lu and Kenneth Roffe Dr. Daniel A. Roller and Ms. Lynn A. Hellwig

“I consider Steppenwolf to be the “godmother” of Chicago theater. Not only does Steppenwolf do excellent work onstage, but working behind the scenes Steppenwolf mentors young companies, trains and educates the future, welcomes the community and continually opens windows in my mind through the work on stage.”

— Roberta Zabel, Steppenwolf supporter since 1996

Gerald and Maia Mullin Patrick Mulvey Ms. Jennifer Myers Tom Myers† William Myers Ms. Lois Mysliwy Mike and Nance Nalepa† Randy Nease Lynne Considene Nieman Mary Nolen Susan and Nicholas Noyes Ann and Dan O’Brien Maureen O’Brien Paul and Karin O’Connor John and Megan O’Connor† Dennis J. O’Keefe and Mary Jo Barrett Barbara and Franklin A. O’Leary

David and Lindsey Peters Ross and Jackie Peterson Charles and Mary Phillips Jaimie Phinney Linda S. Piccolo Barb and Ned Piehler Brett Plyer Dan Polsby Daniel J. Pooley Mr. Charles Porter Stephen Porvin Sara J. Potts Michael Powell and Debora Boyda† Mr. John Powers Jean and Preston Price† Ms. Pamela Qualls Marsha Raanan

Jon and Alison Rollins Mr. Alexander Roman Ms. Maryl Rosen Mrs. Sarene L. Rosen Linda Rosenblum and Steven Swiryn Bernhard and Judith Rosenstein Joseph Ross and Jean Shutler Michael and Bonnie Rothman Kathryn Rothstein Susan B. and Dr. Myron E. Rubnitz Kathryn W. Rugen Shilpa Rupani Ray Rusnak Matt Russell†

Diana and Ed Ruthman John and Eileen Saksa Sheldon and Lynne Sandman Mr. and Mrs. Martin Sandoval Mr. and Mrs. Steven Sargent Christopher and Ann Marie Saternus John and Mary Satter Robert and Mary Ann Savard† Jane Schaafsma Edna J. Schade Curt Schade Susan Tobias and Alan Shapiro Josh and Lizzy Scheinfeld Ms. Stefanie Schenk Seymour Schiff and Bernice Elbin Schiff William B. Schildgen Cynthia Schilsky Michelle Schlack Kathryn Schutz Tony and Celeste Scolaro† John Scott and Linda Johnson† Scott Shallenbarger and Bradley Burke David Shanahan Bill and Kristen Shaner Mr. and Ms. John Shannon David and Kimberly Shaw Ms. Courtney Shea Cathy Shelko Timothy Sherck† Mr. Howard Sherman Bradley and Ellen Shorser Catherine Siegel Eric and Sabrina Sigg Ms. Heather Signore Margaret and Alan Silberman Ms. Carole Silver Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sinise Ellen Mrazek and Daniel Slattery Laura C. Smail Karen Smilie Janet Carl Smith and Mel Smith Mr. Larry K. Snider Brent Snow Jackie Snuttjer Henry So and Joe Senese Andrew Sobol and Jennifer Bonino Raymond Socki† Sonja L Solberg

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Lawrence and Shirley Solomon Joseph Spellman and Michelle Drazba Stephen Spigel and Diana Williams Marilyn and Joel Sprayregen Ryan Stafford Ms. Andrea Stangeland Mary Clare and Joseph B. Starshak Jeremy Steglitz Seena and Carey Stein Mr. and Mrs. Jon Stein The Steinbachs† Dorie Sternberg Tricia and Kevin Stewart Lawrence Stone and Margaret Jongleux Kelly Stonebraker and Deborah Stonebraker Mr. Paul Strabbing Mercedes and Martin Straus Robin Klein and Bill Summers Yvonne Sutor† Ms. Sylwia Szewczyk Obie and Peter Szidon Ms. Elaine R. Taylor D and W Thomas† Nancie Noie Thompson Jim and Sue Thompson Richard Tobiason Ms. Sharlene Toney John and Madalyn Traff Michael Harmon Traison Carol D. Trapp Jeff Tsai Mary and Greg Tuite Edward and Edith Turkington Stacey Turner Jacob Tyler Mr. David Valentine Anne Van Wart and Michael Keable Dr. and Mrs. Vanagunas John and Julie Varga Sariah Vavricek† Kathryn Vehe† Suzanne Venecek† Ms. Catherine Vincent Ms. Marilyn Vitale Paul D. Waas Mark Wachhloz Robert and Rose Wagner William and Sharon Wallin Ms. Kimmie Walsh William and Patricia Walsh

Karen and Herb Wander Deborah and Neil Warner† Gwenyth B. Warton Andy and Amy Waters† Melissa and Reeve Waud Mr. David Waud Mr. Jeffrey Webb Sherrie and Albert Weiss Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kasper† Adam and Jamie Weyeneth Brian and Nancy Whitlock Mr. Chris Whyde James Wicklund Mrs. Barbara Wilder Jon Will and Ada Mary Gugenheim† Susan and Bob Wislow Iris S. Witkowsky Esther and Stanley Wojcicki Lawrence Wojcik Coleman Wolf and Ellen Chapelle† Ann R. Wolfe† Lisa Wolfe and Mark DiGanci Joe Wolnski and Jane Christino Andrew and Meghan Woltman† Kelly Wood Carol N. Yamamoto Dr. Rodney and Susan Yergler† Fred Young† Greg Youngdahl† Judith Youngs Ms. Lauren Zadina Daniel Ziembo and Nancy Cook Tighe Zimmers Mark and Margie Zivin

P L A YERS ($150-249) Anonymous (37) Richard and Louise Abrahams Nancy Abshire Heidi Adams Judy and Robert Airhart Gavin Campbell and Diana Aixala John B. Albright Sergio and Carolina Alcocer Mr. Kenneth Alexander Alyssa Altman Ms. Audrey S. Altounian Ken and Donna Amos† Ms. Autumn Anderson

Irene Anderson† Jurgis and Dalia Anysas Mr. Rex Babiera Linda A. Bacci Spencer and Daniel Baker Simon Bare Mia A. and Scott Bass Dr. Bruce and Sally Bauer† Mitzi Baum Mr. Walter Bayer Mr. Frank Bear Judy and Chris Beardsley Lawrence Bell Scott and Carla Benigni Dr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Bennet Anne H. Berenberg Jacqueline Bergen Ruth Berns Trish Berry and John Obrecht Ms. Leslie Bertagnolli Ben Birch John Blackburn and Bill Gilmer Sarah and Steven Blanck Judith L. Blank Teresa N. Blaurock† Bernard and Nancy Blayer Claudia and John Boatright Ms. Melissa Bolton Ms. Sarah Bordson Willard and Helen Boris Larry and Margo Bostrom Aldridge and Marie Bousfield Mr. Kurt Bowden Bob and Sue Bowker Mr. Woods Bowman Philip Boyd Julia Brady Hoexter Steven and Lisa Bosco David Brauner Judith and Harold Bregman Stephanie Brenner Robert Brewer Tom Broderick Tim Brogla and Laura Demoor Frank Brooks and Andrea Twiss-Brooks† Jean Broom Beth Brown Rita Buczynska Ms. Dionne Burrows Richard Butler Toni and Mike Cainkar David and Janna Caldarelli Thomas Campbell Barry Carlson

Stephen C. Carlson Michael Carnow and Abby Reiss Sharon Carr John and Joyce Cassel Amanda Durik and David J. Castro Tamisha Causey Beverly and Dennis Cavanaugh Esther J. Cepeda Helen and Paul Chang Stephen and Jane Chernof Ms. Debbie Chipman Rajeev Chopra Antonia Ianniello and George Chuzi Drs. William and Elizabeth Clark Dr. and Mrs. Robert Clark Kimberly Clawson† Mr. Dru Cochran Marvin R. Cohen Mr. James Cohn Ms. Monika Collins Allan Connolly and Jennifer Williamson Peter and Judith Connolly† Mary L Conway Marcia Mary Cook Dan Cornell Kara J. Coyle Norma I. Crane Angela Cribben Colin and Teri Cross Terry Crozier Catherine Cudahy Beverly and Anthony D’Agostino Ms. Susan Daly Kathleen Daniels Phyllis Deerinck Michelle and Christopher DeMent Ms. Marilyn DeRight Mr. Derrik Dickinson Louise E. Dieterle Lauri Dietz Ms. Gia Digiacobbe The DiGregorio’s Mr. and Mrs. Lorraine Dimun Robert and Karen Dirmish Michele and Robert Disselhorst Ms. Kathryn Ditmars Evan Djikas and Jennifer Djikas Joseph Dellaratta Drapeau Watts Family Justin and Lauren Drogos

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…cont’d annual fund

Judy and Jerry Drommerhausen Rosanne Druian Patrick and Julie Duffy David and Suzanna Dulin John and Pat Dyble Wendy Eager Salli Eley Nancy Felton-Elkins and Larry Elkins Eugene and Jean Emeson Lilly Eng Jamie and Sam Evins Caryl Ewing Tom and Terry Fallon Mr. Charles Fanning Linda and Ed J. Farkas Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Fegan Drs. Richard and Roberta Feldman Mr. Kyle Fennell Shilan Fine and John Doeringer Nancy and Rick Firfer Sara Stern and Ted Fishman† Mary Krigbaum and Patrick Fitzgerald Ms. Cynthia Fitzharris Sean Taylor and Sheila Flaherty John and Patti Flanagan Thomas and Lois Flanders Sam Fleischacker and Amy Reichert† Heather and Jeff Fleitz Sandy Fliegelman Charlotte and Robert D. Flinn Jeanne Flosi William and Elizabeth Foreman Jeff and Julie Forgash Marilyn and Eric Fors† Mr. Joseph Fosco Mr. Jon Fosgitt Jamel Franklin Ms. Rhona Frazin Donna Fredricksen Susan Fuchs, M.D. Richard and Lois Fuhrer Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Galinsky Raymond and Patricia Gass Mark and Bonnie Gehrman Barbara J. Geist Nancy Gidwitz Hugh and Doris Gilbert Van H. and Sandra V. Gilbert

Richard E. Ginsberg and Natalie Tessler Patricia and James Gladden Mr. Martin Glickman Deena and Larry Goldman Dr. Deirdre Dupre and Dr. Robert Golub Brian Gonner Jessica L. Gonzalez Sandra and James Goodman Mr. and Mrs. John Goodman† Julian Gordon Sophie and Bob Gordon Patricia Graham Bobby Grant† Kenneth E Grant III William and Diane Grant

Ednalyn and Barbara Hansen Dr. Bruce Harmon and Ms. Bonnie Harmon Thomas and Joie Harris Carol Harrison Edward and Louise Hartigan Dr. Marsie Hass and Dr. Scott Hite Patrick and Carol Haverty Diana J. Healy Richard and Bridget Heathfield Albert and Amy Heber Alison Heiser Mattsen Heller Mr. Ross Hemphill

Ray and Julia Joehl David Joel and Susan Holtzman Rob and Mary Johannigman Ruth Johnston Bill and Jo Joy Libby Joyce Fran and Harvey Kaluzna Ms. Jena Karcazes Jerry Karlin Rich and Heidi Katz Laurence and Barbara Kaufman Sandra Blau Martin and Barbara Keeley Mr. and Mrs. Francis Kelch Matthew J. Keller

The 2014/15 Season Kick-Off Judy Grasmick Allen Greenberger Gabriel Greene Sarah Greene Mr. Brian Greenlees Mr. and Mrs. Larry Greenstein Mark Greer Mr. Craig A. Griffith James and Lynn Grogan† Merle and Barry Gross Jeffrey Gross Robert and Patricia Hahn Ms. Molly Hall Elizbeth Hamilton and Christopher Deutsch Ms. Tina Han Dr. Raymond and Arlene Handler

Ms. Lynne Hensel Eileen Herber Dennis Hjelm Stephen Hnatow Vivian and Dave Hock Michelle and Glenn Holland Donald and Karen Holmberg Carol B Holmes David and Suzanne Holmes Ms. Susan K. Horn Jacqueline D Howard David and Kristen HuffmanGottschling Amy Hutchinson Richard Hutner and Lena Motev QASIM JAMI Mr. Lukas Janulis Patricia A. Jiganti

Ms. Portia Kennel Bonnie Kepplinger Rita Kerns Ms. Lisa Keys Patricia and Wayne Kik Vriginia Killian Lund Joseph and Catherine King Ms. Joy King Douglas and Catherine Knuth Janet Kohrman Betty H. Kolb Therese Komar Ken and Janet Kubis Matt and Jen Kueker Bob Kunio and Libby Roth† Walter and Elaine Kurczewski Tina Kuska and Mark Killian Steve Kymes Dennis and Nikki Lacewell

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Marvin Lader Edward and Laverne Larsen Leah Laurie Deidre and Mark Lemire Wallace and Carol Lennox Susan Levitt Gregory Lewis and Mary Strek† Valerie and Michael Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Steve Jacobson Royal Lichter Arlene Lieb Peter Lipton Lora Jane Lisle Mr. and Mrs. Burton Litwin Velda Lloyd Bruce Lockwitz Renee Logan Jack and Ingrid LoGiudice Mary Catherine Long Thomas and Susan Long Beryl and Sue Lovitz Ben and Ravi Lumpkin Elliott and Miriam Lyon Hedges MacDonald Jr. Mardie MacKimm Madeline MacMillan Alice R. Macy Del and Tammy Madsen Claude Maechling and Carrie McNally† Ray Maffet Alberto Magallanez Mr. and Ms. John V. Malkovich Erik Malone Mr. and Ms. Michael P. Malone Tom and Lori Manning Wendy Manto Melissa and Richard March Marge Marcus David Marker and Georgann Joseph Nancy and Kenneth Marks Larry and Shelia Marshall Tom and Robin Martin Anthony and Laura Massaro The Masterson Family Henry and Peggy Matson Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Maurice Larry Mayer Lisa Mayntz and Bill Blidy Patricia McBride Thomas and Barbara McCaffrey Dr. and Mrs. Leonard Mccormick

Stacey and Patrick McCusker Anne McDevitt Anastasia McGuire Mary and Dan Mcguire Joseph and Agnes McHugh Cathy McKee Ann and Christopher McKee† Robert and Lorel McMillan Steve and Mary Mecker Michael and Nancy Merel Chuck and Sylvia Meyers† Geraldine McCabe-Miele Mr. Jason Miele Dean A. Miller and Martha H. Swift Mr. Greg Miller Sandy and Scott Miller† Stephen and Kimberley Miller Alison Millerick Nathan Fleming and Abby Mohaupt† Barbara and Ron Moline Drs. Terri Monk and B. Craig Weldon Chris and Kathe Monley† Marcia and Jonathan Montgomery Brian Weatherford and Steven Montgomery Mr. and Mrs. Henry Morris Sheba Miller-Morris Lydia Morris Mary Louise H. Morrison David and Linda Moscow John and Colleen Mueller Patrick Mulville Mary Ellen Murphy Jenny Nagaoka and Bart Longacre Kurt Nakaoka and Nancy Morris Vincent and Amy Narea Elke Aippersbach and Piers Nash Patrick Nash Leslie and Paul Neilan Erika Nelson and David Wagener Dani Nichols Mark and Maggie Nichter† Matthew Niemet Vivian Nunziato Hon. Sheila O’Brien Maria and Ev Ocasio Nick Odendahl The Odom Family

John M. O’Donnell and Bonnie L. Humphrey Ronan and Jill O’Donovan† Shelia and Julian Oettinger Robert O’Farrell Mary E. O’Leary Kirsten Olson Stephen and Jean Omolecki Clifford Opatken Peter and Alanne Ori Susan Orlowski and Dr. Katherine Boho County Clerk David Orr Marjorie Orr Jerome and Kathryn Osen† Hilda and Jose Padilla Jim and Sue Pajakowski Brian and Megann Panek Debra Parker Mark and Mary Partridge John and Diane Patience Deb Patterson Douglas and Linda Paul Dr. Steven and Mimi Binette Charles and Melanie Payne Elyse Pearlman and Brad Teckenbrock Caroline Pearson Melissa Peralta Ms. Allison Peters Sheldon and Marcia Pevsner Pamela Pifer Chrystin and Lonnie Pleasants† Ms. Katherine Pollock Posner Family Trust Carrie and Michael Powers† Dr. Jean E. Prebis Elaine and Ronald Prebish Peter Preston Charlie Propsom Lynn and Clayton Pruitt Felicia Pugh and Robert Collins Mr. R. Scott Purdy Marcia Purze Dave and Darby Putman Kevin Quirk and Marsha Lee Jan Radcliff Mr. Andre Raiford Sr. Heidi Ralli Dean Rapp Bridget and Louis Ray Chuck Rebesco Joy Reis Ms. Cynthia Rice Ed and Suzette Rickert Sandi Riggs Sally and Tim Riordan Ferlillia Roberson

Barbara Robinson Richard Rochelle Mr. and Mrs. Russ Rockenbach Susan W. Rogaliner Deborah Rogers Lorraine Rosenberg Mr. Howard A. Rosenblum Robert and Sue Ross† Ann M. Rothschild Lou and Kathy Rotta T. Marshall Rousseau Manfred Ruddat Mr. Joseph Ruggirello Adrienne and Miles Russ Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Michael Ryan Dan Sackett Jeffrey and Ellen Sadur Mr. Donald Sager Dirk Denison and David Salkin Van and Sue Salmans James Sampson Albert and Marcelle Saporta Mr. Gabriel Sayer Mr. and Mrs. John Scala Allison and Charles Scherer Alice and Don Schindel Rose Schmidt Mr. and Mrs. Joe Schmit Frank and Karen Schneider Dale and Mary Schriemer Mrs. Margaret Schuring Ralph and Donna Schuler Ms. Michele Schuller Robert I. Schwartz Russell Scott Barbara Jo and Thomas D. Scott Thomas and Mary Ellen Scott† Scott Seifert Elizabeth G. Selmier John Sevcik Mary Lou Shadle Mr. Marty Shandles Sugar Shankman Kay Shannon Mr. Daniel Shapiro Elizabeth and Michael Shapiro Neil Shapiro† Jeffrey S. Sharp and Elizabeth D. Sharp Mr. and Ms. Lloyd Shepard Cheryl and Philip Sheridan† Ellen and Richared Shubart Brent Siegel Jodi Silberman

†Step-by-Step We salute the individual donors who have committed to a recurring monthly or quarterly gift to 52 Marie Antoinette Steppenwolf. Their ongoing support helps fuel Steppenwolf’s mission of superior acting and risk-taking work.

…cont’d annual fund

Judy Silverman Susan and Paul Silverman† George and Lynne Simon Jane and Jim Perkins† Steve Slojkowski Joan K. Slotnick Rae and David Smerling Chuck Smith Ms. Janet Smith Lois Smith Drs. Carol Payne and Robert L. Smith Ronald C. Smith Ben Sosewitz Tracy Spadola Gary Spangler and Julie B. Aimen-Spangler Janine L. Spears Bill Spears Lisa Spector Malcolm Spector and Nancy Ludmerer Jo and George Spindler Melanie Splain Shantha Sreekanth Patricia Staab Andrew and Andrea Stambuk Ms. Jessica Statz Donald F. Steiner Wallace Stenhouse Charles and Janet Stern Carol S. Stern Richard Stevens Deborah Stewart Johannah and Laurie Stokes Ms. Leanne Storch Robert and Mary Rose Strezewski† Mr. Larry Stuckey II Mark and Irene Sudac Kathryn Sullivan and Christopher Bing Mr. Steven Swartzman Mimi Takami Cheryl Thaxton Judy Thome Floyd Thompson Mrs. Mary Ann Tolli Rachel Tomasek and Ron Anderson Barbara Trice Susan D. Tuteur Ms. Mary Tyrrell Shawn Tyrrell Virginia Vale John Viars† Butch and Debbie Viccellio Mr. Jaime Viteri

Sue Vondran Chuck and Sue Wagener Eugene and Sandra Wagner Lillian and Steven Walanka Marsie Wallach Mr. Matthew Walsh June and Patrick Walsh William Walton Crawford and Barbara Ward The Watson Family Linda Watson Mr. Philip Watson Mr. Mike Wawszczak Elissa B. Weaver James Weidner Alan and Boni Weinstein Hava and Ariel Weissberg Barbara A. Weithaus Marcia and Richard Welcome Kal Wenig Donna Werner Mr. and Mrs. Doug West Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Whitaker Sanford and Vicki White Dot and Dan Whittenberger Deborah B. Williams, Ph.D. Freddie Wilson Mary Liz Wilson† David Wise and Dianna Niebylski Ms. Elizabeth Wohlleb Stephanie Wolf Joyce Woods John Woodyard and Patricia Taylor-Woodyard Dr. Robin Wucherer Mary Wylie Dick Yankow Scott Yoder and Kelly Robertson-Yoder Julie and Larry Zachary† David and Nikki Zarefsky Lorraine Kisselburgh and Howard Zelaznik David and Teresa Zembower Kathy Willhoite and Rodd Zolkos

Name a seat in our Downstairs Theatre and create a lasting contribution to Steppenwolf.

Your generous donation will be recognized with a permanently engraved plaque on a seat in our Downstairs Theatre.

You can donate a seat in your name, in honor or memory of loved ones, or to commemorate an important anniversary or life event.

For more information contact Eric Evenskaas, Associate Director of Development, at 312-654-5615 or eevenskaas@steppenwolf.org.

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Ind i v i d u al C o n t r i b u t o r s A u x i l i ar y C o u nc i l Comprised of more than 100 Young Professionals, Steppenwolf’s Auxiliary Council works each season to raise funds for the Steppenwolf for Young Adults Programs. We salute the governing members for giving generously of their time and resources. Contact Karyn Todd at 312-654-5601 or auxiliarycouncil@steppenwolf.org to become an Auxiliary Council member today.

Ind i v i d u al C o n t r i b u t o r s H onor and M e mor i al G i f t s 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.

Executive Officers

Governors

Associates

Aimee Graham* President

Vanessa Abron Kristopher Anderson Sirisha Bendapudi Jonathan Blanc David Blowers Jr. Nicole Bonk Alexandra Carlson Isaac Colunga Viki Conner Bryce Cooper Joel Cornfeld Kim Davis‡ Marissa Downs Nicole Drusinsky Juliette Feld Aimee Graham Jasmine E. Guy Stacie Hartman‡ Adam Keats Andrew Keyt Jeff Koh Oren Lund‡ Julia Luscombe Sergey Mavrody Ashley Mintz Marcus Mintz Katherine Nardin Akin Owolabi Vishal Patel Ashley Pettit Jaimie Phinney Brett Plyler Jim Polka Rissa Reddan Kat Rothstein Shilpa Rupani Francis Sadac‡ Tanya Stanfield Michael Stashwick Jennifer Stuart Frank Trocchio Jeff Tsai David Wagener Jeffrey Webb Lauren Zadina

Jennifer Alexander Nataly Arber Lagin Avery Marjorie Baltazar Marisol Barrera Christina Batorski Levi Beaver Austin Bell Derek Blin Irina Brodskaya Blake Bryson Nigel Caine Nicholas Casto Bobby Caton Charlie Caton Julie Corvo Kara Coyle Jen Daniels Rena Dascal Derrik Dickinson Gia Digiacobbe Christine Dowdle Jeff Dowdle Samantha Feld Michael Patrick Fletcher Rebecca Fons Jamel Franklin Fritzi Getz Tara Gillespie Ivan Golden Elena Gottreich Jacquelin Greenlea Mark Greer Gregor Gruenthaler Reginald Guy Katie Hart Katerina Herder Sarah Hermanowski Glynnis Hokenson Amanda Hope Daniel Jackson Erica Jaffe Mike Jank Katie Kowalsky

In Honor of Sarah Beardsley Susan and Harry Seigle

Kim Davis Immediate Past President and Directors Circle Liaison David Blowers, Jr. Vice President of Partnerships Jasmine Guy Vice President of Member Experience Tanya Stanfield Vice President of Development Jennifer Stuart Vice President of Communication & Outreach Founding Officers Marisa Bryce Nora Daley*‡ Executive Committee Vanessa Abron Kristopher Anderson Jonathan Blanc Isaac Colunga Bryce Cooper Jeff Koh Oren Lund‡ Julia Luscombe Katherine Nardin Akin Owolabi Jim Polka Kat Rothstein

Katia Lemke Joanna Liff Gary Light Jeffery Lula Katherine Lula Pearl Manieri Jacob May Deborah Mendez Kenya Mercer Nick Merker Mary Kate Miller Ashleigh Morpeau Megan Muskovin Catherine Napier Kathryn Nichols Ben Noven Michael Parlett Melissa Peralta David Pruitt Carson Quinn Rissa Reddan Joseph Richiusa Alexander Roman Eugene Romanov Marie Roth Michelle Schlack Shannon Seipel Tara Shannon Meredith Shippee Pier Smith Lydia Snowden Henry So Jourdan Sorrell Ryan Stafford Lisa Stevak Jennifer Strojin Lauren Suppes Elizabeth Thomas Matthew Unertl Greg Veza Bill Walsh Sam Waterbury Mike Wawszczak Harriet White

Please note that gifts listed above reflect contributions made as of January 20, 2015. 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.

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* Steppenwolf Trustee

‡ Directors Circle Member

In Honor of Kate Arrington Jean Arrington

In Honor of Tom and Kathleen Hocker Tony Spear

In Honor of Marlene BreslowBlitstein and Berle Blitstein Judy and Jim Klutznick Madeline Grynstein and Tom Shapiro In Honor of Carole L. Brown Bridget O’Keefe

In Honor of Norton H. Kay Sandra Blau 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

In Honor of Doug Brown and Rachel Kraft Judith and Jerry Kaufman

In Honor of the Lefkofskys and Kalts Laura and Scott Eisen

In Honor of Michael Cahan Walter Nathan

In Honor of Molly McGaan Betsy and David Brint

In Honor of Erin Cook Tom Irwin

In Honor of Annie Trooien Christian Dill In Honor of Karen Zelden and Ralph Senst Linda A. Ellis In Memory of Dr. Morton Arnsdorf Rosemary Crowley In Memory of John J. Bransfield, Jr. Myriam L. Bransfield In Memory of George S. Brengel Janyce D. Brengel In Memory of Jerry Horton Katie and Nehl Horton In Memory of Myrna Lord Marti Zelikoff

In Honor of Jan Melk Richard and Katie Gottfred

In Memory of Abby S. MagdovitzWasserman Dr. David Wasserman

In Honor of David Mendelsohn Garry and Sharon Weiss

In Memory of Jack B. Stanford Dr. Lisa D. Stanford

In Honor of Dr. Leo Gordon Michelle Sweet

In Honor of Merle Reskin Mary and Carl Boyer

In Memory of Kari Timm Jill O’Donovan

In Honor of Pat and Ron Henning Anonymous

In Honor of Bruce Sagan and Bette Cerf Hill Anita and Jamie Orlikoff

In Memory of Nancy Wald Albert Wald

In Honor of Nora Daley Shawn M. Donnelley J.B. and M.K. Pritzker Family Foundation

In Memory of Esther Zadeik Mr. Peter A. Zadeik

In - K i nd C o n t r i b u t o r s Steppenwolf salutes the following individuals and organizations who donated significant goods and/or services.

Joan Allen Apex3 Security Jordan Balderas Balena Leonard Becker, Attorney at Law Beyond Events Catering Kevin Boehm The BOKA Group Café Be-Ba-Reeba Cakestand CH Distillery Chellino Crane The Chicago Cubs The Chicago White Sox City Winery ClientFirst Consulting Group Michael Davis, Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. Guillermo Diaz Edge Audio Services Event Creative Evolution Interiors James Franco Jay Franke Greg Foster Fotio

Freestyle Frost Lighting Co. of IL, Inc. Jeff Garlin Geja’s Café Girl and the Goat Goose Island Beer Company Graycor, Inc. Halls Rental Service John Hart, Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. HMS Media Hotel Lincoln IMAX Chef Stephanie Izard Neringa Kardelyte Rob Katz Paul Konerko Chef Michael Kornick Donna La Pietra Tina Landau Liz and Eric Lefkofsky Ligne Roset Limelight Catering Katie Lowes Lowitz & Sons Linda Lowy

Luminaire Chef Jeff Mahin Mark Campbell Creative MDM Entertainment Microsoft Corporation Sandro Miller MK Restaurant NBC’s Chicago Fire and Chicago PD NBC’s Parks and Recreation Nellcôte Chris O’Dowd Nick Offerman Ogilvy & Mather, Inc. Partytime-HDO Productions, inc.

Peak6 Investments Peacock 9 Jeff Perry POP The Public Hotel RA Sushi Renaissance Chicago Downtown Jeffrey Richards Associates Riviera

RPM Scott Rudin Schiff Hardin LLP Second City Theatre Anna D. Shapiro Shure Incorporated Gary Sinise Sono Wood-Fired Darby Stanchfield Stella Barra Pizzeria Summer House Santa Monica Sun-Times D. B. Sweeney Taco Joint Tasty Catering Terry’s Toffee Theatre Development Fund Steve Traxler United Airlines Venue One Vinci V.I.P. Valet Services, Inc. The Weinstein Company Whole Foods

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Steppenwolf Donor Events These one-of-a-kind events celebrate the work seen on our stages with our acclaimed ensemble of artists.

Accessibility at Steppenwolf Committed to providing services and programming that enhance the experience of guests with disabilities, Steppenwolf is proud to feature: • Audio-described performances, artistic conversations and touch tours of the stage for patrons who are blind or have low vision.

• Volunteers dedicated to assisting patrons during audio-described performances.

Annual Women in the Arts Luncheon M o n day, M a r c h 9 , 2 0 15 Steppenwolf is proud to honor three-time Emmy-Award winner Laurie Metcalf at our 2014/15 Women in the Arts Luncheon on Monday, March 9. This annual luncheon and discussion honors an artistic innovator for creativity in theater, television and film. Proceeds support Steppenwolf’s education programs, which train the next generation of young leaders in the arts.

This event is open to the public. Single tickets begin at $200. For more information or to purchase a table, please contact Kendra Van Kempen at 312-654-5632 or kvankempen@steppenwolf.org.

Annual Fund Behind-the-Scenes: Garage Rep M o n day, M a r c h 3 0 , 2 0 15 Annual Fund donors at the Ensemble Level are invited to join us for this exclusive event and get to know the three innovative storefront theater companies in this season’s Garage Rep. Enjoy drinks and appetizers while engaging with the new, provocative work emerging from Chicago’s diverse and vibrant theater scene.

This event is for Annual Fund donors only. For more information, please contact Suzanne Miller at 312-654-5617 or smiller@steppenwolf.org.

The Red or White Ball F r i day, A p r i l 10 , 2 0 15 This exciting spring event is hosted by Steppenwolf’s Young Professionals Board, the Auxiliary Council. The Red or White Ball draws 500 of Chicago’s energetic leaders to celebrate in support of Steppenwolf’s education programs. The evening begins with a VIP Reception, Steppenwolf artists, and food from Chicago’s leading chefs. After the reception, the party kicks into high gear with more food, open bars, exciting auction and raffle packages, and a D.J. spinning late into the night.

You must be a Council Member to receive discounted tickets to the play. Interested in learning more? Contact Megan McGuane at 312-654-5697 or auxiliarycouncil@steppenwolf.‌org.

Up Close with Ensemble Member John Mahoney

• Complimentary playbills in Braille, large-print and audio formats.

• Sign language-interpreted and open-captioned performances for guests who are deaf or hard of hearing.

• Volunteers who use sign language to greet the audience at sign language-interpreted performances.

• Assistive listening devices in our Downstairs and Upstairs theaters.

• Wheelchair accessible seats and restrooms in all of our theaters.

Would you like to utilize or learn more about these services?

Audience Services 312-335-1650 TTY 312-335-3830 E-mail access@steppenwolf.org

Steppenwolf Customer Service Tips Driving to the theater? Rather than arriving to discover that our garage has reached capacity (which can happen during busy performances), please enter the Steppenwolf Parking Hotline (312-335-1774) into your cell phone and call us when you’re a few minutes away from the theater—we’ll tell you if there’s still space available in our facility, or suggest the most convenient alternative.

Spending your intermission in line at the bar? Enjoy the entire break by ordering and paying for your intermission refreshments before the show. When you exit the theater at the end of the first act, your drinks will be waiting for you.

Need restaurant information or the score of the ballgame? Please visit our book shop and information desk at the south end of the main floor lobby.

Hailing a cab after the play? This is typically an easy affair—Halsted is a busy street and sees a fair amount of taxi traffic. If you’d like assistance hailing a cab or calling a company, though, just ask a member of the house staff; we’re happy to help.

Lost or Found? On-site? Please check in with a member of the house staff. Already left?

Call the Front of House office at 312-932-2445.

Want to provide feedback? Your input is always valuable to us. Have an opinion about the play or artistic content? Stick around for the post-show discussion featured after every performance, fill out the 60-Second 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.

M o n day, j u n e 1 , 2 0 15 Directors Circle members will gather for a very special evening. Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and listen as Artistic Director Martha Lavey interviews longtime ensemble member John Mahoney about his celebrated career in theater, television, and film.

This event is for Directors Circle donors only. For more information on the Directors Circle, please contact Jessica Gretch, Individual Giving Coordinator at 312-654-5672 or jgretch@steppenwolf.org.

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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.

Life’s biggest moments often happen on the smallest stages.

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