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Contents
4 Welcome to The Flick
Letter from Artistic Director Anna D. Shapiro
10 Rehearsal Photos 11 Bios 16 5 Things You Need to Know About Film
Written by Greta Honold Photography by Joel Moorman
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Anna Brenner Hallie Gordon Evan Hatfield Greta Honold Madeline Long Joel Moorman Jacqueline Rosas Anna D. Shapiro
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Cast Members Travis Turner, Caroline Neff and Danny McCarthy
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When I was much younger, growing up in Evanston, I remember thinking there was absolutely no way I would ever live in such a place once my life was my own. It wasn’t that I was unhappy, because I wasn’t, or that Evanston is even remotely horrible, because it’s not. My wanderlust, and the engine of its conviction, was fueled solely and deeply by my youth and the fearlessness that knows nothing of time and its powerful toll. It took me far longer to leave than I imagined and ironically, almost no time to return as I am now raising the family I never knew I’d have in the house I never knew I wanted a mere five blocks from the house in which I grew up. I left believing what I sought was independence, but the comfort of connection drew me back home. If what they say is true, and nostalgia is simply a longing for a past we know we can survive, Annie Baker’s beautiful, hysterical and impossibly touching play, The Flick, puts perfectly and permanently to bed the belief that true longing is reserved only for the old. In a run-down movie theater in Massachusetts, three young people struggle to find meaning and friendship in a world moving too fast for even them, lamenting the so-called progress that understands nothing of their stories nor the way they want them to be told. Over the tedium of their mindless and eternal clean-up shifts, Rose, Sam and Avery forge a tentative and improbable connection. With a shared affection for old movies and being misunderstood, they create a world of belonging and gentleness, honor and honesty and, for a moment, together, stop the merciless march of time. The Flick is a play of great structural skill and verbal acuity, certainly: Ms. Baker is a master of character and tone whose understanding of rate and rhythm is unrivaled, but it is also a play of astonishing humanity and compassion. The simple story my generation tells about contemporary American life is that it is the young that push us forward (and essentially drive us down) with their technology and their devices and their endless search for the new; that it is they that are careless, unaware that the march they are on may lead them nowhere, or more to the point, back to where they started and why won’t they just slow down and listen to, well, us? The Flick, with all its considerable humor and pathos, wonders aloud if maybe the grown-ups aren’t really listening and that maybe, just maybe, all that running is not about wanting to leave, but about the fear of being left behind. Anna D. Shapiro Artistic Director
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Baker
Directed by Dexter
Bullard
Featuring Will Allan* Danny McCarthy* Caroline Neff* Travis Turner*
Production Jack Magaw+ Scenic Design Alison Siple Costume Design Keith Parham+ Lighting Design Rob Milburn+ & Michael Bodeen+ Sound Design and Original Music Penny Lane Studios Hair and Wig Design Hallie Gordon Artistic Producer Jessamyn Fuller Casting Christine D. Freeburg* Stage Manager Jonathan Nook* Assistant Stage Manager
Playwrights Horizons, Inc., New York City, commissioned and produced the World Premiere of The Flick Off-Broadway in 2013. The Flick is presented by special arrangement 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.
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“DARKLY HILARIOUS PROVOCATEUR” (THE VILLAGE VOICE) THOMAS BRADSHAW PRESENTS AN OUTRAGEOUS COMEDY OF POLITICAL CULTURE CLASHES— JUST IN TIME FOR ELECTION YEAR.
Cast and Contributors Cast (in alphabetical order)
Additional Staff
Will Allan* Skylar, The Dreaming Man Danny McCarthy* Sam Caroline Neff* Rose Travis Turner* Avery
Sommer Austin Assistant Director Julian Antos Film Projection Consultant Amanda Clegg Lyon Assistant Lighting Designer Josh McCammon Assistant Sound Designer Andrew Rovner Sound Board Operator Karen Thompson Light Board Operator Joe Creen Running Crew Morgan Eliza Cooper Wardrobe Crew Andrew Lex and Aimee Plant Additional Properties Tiffany Goarcke, Karina Kim and Sarah Lewis Additional Scenic Art AJ Burkart, Ryan Luwe and Mark Vinson Additional Carpentry Jaclynn Joslin Stage Management Apprentice
Understudies (in alphabetical order) Will Allan* Sam Zach De Nardi Skylar, The Dreaming Man Leah Raidt Rose Reginald Robinson Jr. Avery
Setting A falling-apart movie theater in Worcester County, MA.
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† 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.
Carlyle Meyers is an ambitious politician facing one potentially major barrier in his burgeoning career: He is an African American in the Republican Party. Brimming with Thomas Bradshaw’s signature piercing humor, this ferocious new comedy takes no prisoners as it scrutinizes the effects of affirmative action, party alliance and the state of race in America.
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The Flick in rehearsal
The Flick Bios
Photography by Joel Moorman
Will Allan (Skylar,
Cast member Will Allan
Cast members Caroline Neff and Danny McCarthy with director Dexter Bullard
Cast member Caroline Neff
Cast member Danny McCarthy
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Cast member Travis Turner
Director Dexter Bullard
Chicago Code, Prison Break, ER, What About Joan and Early Edition. Dreaming Man) returns to Steppenwolf Theatre Company Caroline Neff (Rose) where he was previously seen happily returns to Steppenwolf in Good People, The March Theatre Company where and the SYA productions of Animal Farm and she last appeared in Airline A Separate Peace. Chicago credits include The Highway which transferred to Whale (Victory Gardens Theater); The History Manhattan Theatre Club where she made her Boys (TimeLine Theatre Company); The Broadway debut. Other Steppenwolf credits Seagull, Dartmoor Prison (Goodman Theatre); include The Way West, Three Sisters, Annie The Goat or, Who Is Sylvia? (Remy Bumppo Bosh is Missing and Where We’re Born. Select Theatre); Much Ado About Nothing, Romeo Chicago credits include A Brief History of Helen and Juliet (First Folio Theatre); Speech and Debate and It’s a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play of Troy (Jeff Award for Best Actress), The (American Theater Company). Regional credits Knowledge, Harper Regan, In Arabia We’d All Be Kings (Steep Theatre Company); The Downpour include The Mousetrap (Milwaukee Repertory (Route 66 Theatre); Port (Griffin Theatre); Theater) and Red (The Human Race Theatre 4000 Miles (Northlight Theatre); Cherrywood Company). He is represented by Paonessa (Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co.); and Moonshiner Talent. He’d like to thank Mom and Dad, The (Jackalope Theatre). Most recently she appeared Allens, Bryce and everyone at Steppenwolf in Peerless (Yale Repertory Theatre). Television/ (special shoutout to that FOH crew!) for their film credits include Chicago PD (recurring), continued support. Chicago Fire, Open Tables and Older Children. She is a proud company member of Steep Danny McCarthy (Sam) returns to Steppenwolf Theatre Theatre and holds her BA from Columbia College Chicago. Company where he was previously seen in Middletown, Travis Turner (Avery) The Pillowman, Take Me Out makes his Steppenwolf and The Water Engine. Broadway credits Theatre Company debut. include Grace. Off-Broadway credits include Chicago credits include The Kill Floor (Lincoln Center) and The Open House Upstairs Concierge (Goodman (Signature Theatre). Regional credits include Theatre); We Are Proud to Present… (Victory Circle Mirror Transformation (The Repertory Gardens Theater); Porgy & Bess, Tartuffe, The Theatre of St. Louis); Megacosm, Abigail’s Misanthrope (Court Theatre); and Bud, Not Party, The Unseen (A Red Orchid Theatre); A Buddy (Chicago Children’s Theatre). Second Streetcar Named Desire (Writers Theater); Take City credits include the Hubbard St. Dance Me Out (About Face Theatre); American Dead (American Theater Company); Early and Often, collaboration The Art of Falling, which was also performed at Los Angeles’ Ahmanson Theater; Hellcab, Ghetto (Famous Door); and Serenading Twist Your Dickens (Goodman Theatre); and at Louie (Roadworks). Film credits include Elvis Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, La Jolla & Nixon, The Drop, Transformers 3, The Express, Playhouse and Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. Fred Claus, Stranger Than Fiction, Flags of our He is a graduate of Northwestern University and Fathers, Derailed, Proof, Amityville Horror and completed the School at Steppenwolf. The Company. TV credits include Elementary, Blue Bloods, Boardwalk Empire, Killing Kennedy, Chicago Fire, Underemployed, Boss, Detroit 187,
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Annie Baker (playwright)
Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Storefront Theatre, Performing Arts Chicago, MCA, and in grew up in Amherst, New York City. With Plasticene, he directed and Massachusetts. Her fullcollaboratively created 14 original works over length plays include John 15 years including doorslam (1995), The Palmer (Signature Theatre); The Flick Raids (2003) and From A Fading Light (2010). (Playwrights Horizons, Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Since 1996, Dexter has also directed with The Hull-Warriner Award, Susan Smith Blackburn Second City, leading a National Touring Company Award, Obie Award for Playwriting); Circle and developing revues at E.T.C. and at Second Mirror Transformation (Playwrights Horizons, City Detroit. Back in 1990, Dexter founded The Obie Award for Best New American Play, Drama Next Lab at The Next Theatre where he directed Desk nomination for Best New American Play); Bouncers, for which he received a Jefferson The Aliens (Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, Citation and an After Dark Award. As Associate Obie Award for Best New American Play); Body Artistic Director at Next Theatre, he directed and/ Awareness (Atlantic Theater Company, Drama or created eight shows for mainstage and Lab as Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations well as producing the world premiere of Tracy for Best Play/Emerging Playwright); and an Letts’s Killer Joe. He has also directed projects for adaptation of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya (Soho Steppenwolf’s First Look, Famous Door Theatre, Rep, Drama Desk nomination for Best Revival), Northlight Theatre, American Blues, Hartford for which she also designed the costumes. Her Stage Company, Links Hall and several times plays have been produced at over 150 theaters for A Red Orchid Theatre. He studied acting and throughout the U.S., and have been produced theater at Northwestern and received his MFA in internationally in over a dozen countries. Other recent honors include a Guggenheim Fellowship, Performance from the School of the Art Institute Steinberg Playwriting Award, American Academy of Chicago. He is the Head of Graduate Acting at The Theatre School at DePaul University. of Arts and Letters Award, and the Cullman Fellowship at the New York Public Library. She is Jack Magaw (Scenic Design) returns to a resident playwright at the Signature Theatre. Steppenwolf Theatre Company where he most Dexter Bullard (Director) is recently designed Samuel J. and K. Other Offa Chicago-based theater director Broadway, Chicago and Regional credits include Rapture, Blister, Burn (Goodman Theatre); with recent credits including Grace (Broadway); Sucker Punch, The Diary Of Anne Frank (Writers Theatre); The Mousetrap (Milwaukee Repertory Theatre); The Circle Mirror Transformation Who and the What (Lincoln Center Theater and (Victory Gardens Theater); Big Meal (American La Jolla Playhouse); The Mousetrap, Mothers Theatre Company, Jeff nominated); Odradek and Sons (Northlight Theatre); Amadeus, (The House Theatre of Chicago); Mistakes Were Charley’s Aunt, South Pacific (Utah Shakespeare Made (Barrow Street Theater Off-Broadway, A Red Orchid Theatre); The DIALogues (Links Hall, Festival); Lend Me A Tenor, Outside Mullingar (Peninsula Players Theatre); Hair: Retrospection MCA); Reverie (The Second City at the Just For (Kansas City Repertory Theatre); and Gem Laughs Festival in Montreal); Lady (Rattlestick Of The Ocean (Court Theatre). Upcoming Playwrights Theatre Off-Broadway); and Gas projects include Long Day’s Journey into Night for Less (Goodman Theatre). In 2004, Dexter (Court Theatre) and South Pacific (Clarence was awarded the Lucille Lortel Award for Tracy Brown Theatre). Jack lives in Chicago and Letts’s Bug at The Barrow Street Theater, as well as a Drama Desk Nomination. In 1995 Dexter co– teaches design at The Theatre School at DePaul University. jackmagaw.com founded Plasticene, a physical theater company whose critically–acclaimed experimental works were featured at The Steppenwolf Studio, The 12 Bios
Alison Siple (Costume Design) is happy
to be back at Steppenwolf Theatre Company having previously designed William Golding’s Lord of the Flies, A Separate Peace and The Elephant Man for Steppenwolf for Young Adults. Her recent projects include The Jungle Book (Children’s Theatre Company); All Our Tragic, HMS Pinafore, The Mikado, Pirates of Penzance (The Hypocrites); Angels in America (Kansas City Repertory Theatre); and Our Town (Almeida Theatre London, Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Huntington Theatre Company, The Broad Stage, Barrow Street Theatre). Her upcoming projects include The Yeomen of the Guard (Oregon Shakespeare Festival) and The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window (Goodman Theatre). Alison is a community member with The Hypocrites, an artistic associate with Lookingglass Theatre Company and an artistic associate with Steep Theatre. She is a graduate of Northwestern University. alisonsiple.com
Keith Parham (Lighting Design) has
previously designed The Night Alive, Tribes, The Birthday Party, Time Stands Still, Carter’s Way, Sunset Limited and Red Light Winter with Steppenwolf Theatre Company. His New York credits include Therese Raquin (Roundabout Theatre Company/Studio 54); Between Riverside and Crazy (2econd Stage Theatre, Atlantic Theater Company); The Model Apartment (Primary Stages); Tribes, Mistakes Were Made, Red Light Winter (Barrow Street Theatre); Karen O’s Stop the Virgens (St. Ann’s Warehouse); Ivanov, Three Sisters (Classic Stage Company); A Minister’s Wife (Lincoln Center Theater); and Adding Machine (The Minetta Lane Theatre). International credits include Stop the Virgens (Sydney Opera House) and Homebody/Kabul (National Theatre of Belgrade). His regional credits include Music Hall, The Anyway Cabaret and The Jewels (TUTA); Stop. Reset., Venus in Fur, Red and The Seagull (Goodman Theatre). His work has also appeared in productions for The Mark Taper Forum, Arena Stage and The Alley Theatre, among others. Keith’s awards include an Obie and a Lortel.
Rob Milburn & Michael Bodeen (Sound Design and Original Music) have recently composed music and sound for the Broadway productions of No Man’s Land & Waiting for Godot, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, The Miracle Worker, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and The Speed of Darkness; and sound for Larry David’s Fish in the Dark, This Is Our Youth, Of Mice and Men, Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Superior Donuts, reasons to be pretty, A Year with Frog and Toad, The Song of Jacob Zulu and The Grapes of Wrath. They have also created music and sound Off-Broadway, at many of America’s resident theatres (often with Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre Company) and at several international venues. milbomusic.com. Christine D. Freeburg (Stage Manager)
returns to Steppenwolf Theatre Company where her credits include John Steinbeck’s East of Eden, The Herd, Airline Highway, Tribes, The Motherf**ker with the Hat, Good People, The March, Sex With Strangers, American Buffalo (also at McCarter Theatre), The Tempest, The Seafarer, The Diary of Anne Frank, after the quake and Cherry Orchard. Other Chicago credits include Stones in His Pockets (Northlight Theatre); The Vanishing Twin, In the Eye of The Beholder, Arabian Nights (Lookingglass Theatre Company); Hamlet, Fraulein Else, Scapin (Court Theater); Once on This Island, Madame Butterfly, Old Wicked Songs, Violet and many more (Apple Tree Theater). Christine is an adjunct faculty member at The Theatre School at DePaul University and spent nine summers stage managing at the Weston Playhouse. She is happily married to Thom Cox and the proud mother of Joan Marie.
Jonathan Nook (Assistant Stage Manager)
is thrilled to return to Steppenwolf Theatre Company where he has worked on Grand Concourse, This is Modern Art (based on true events), The Night Alive, Okay, Bye., Leveling Up, Buena Vista, The Drunken City, South of Settling, Want, Closer Than I Appear & No Sugar Tonight (both featuring Jeff Garlin), Animals Out of Paper, The North Plan and Sex
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with Strangers. Recent local stage management credits include Charm (Northlight Theatre) and Side Man (American Blues Theatre). He has also worked with Court Theatre, SITI Company, The Chicago Commercial Collective, TimeLine Theatre Company, American Theater Company, Theater Wit and Chicago Dramatists, as well as three seasons as Production Manager for Remy Bumppo Theatre Company.
Playwrights Horizons is a writer’s theater
dedicated to the support and development of contemporary American playwrights, composers and lyricists and to the production of their new work. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Tim Sanford and Managing Director Leslie Marcus, Playwrights Horizons continues to encourage the new work of veteran writers while nurturing an emerging generation of theater artists. Notable productions include five Pulitzer Prize winners—Bruce Norris’s Clybourne Park (2012 Tony Award, Best Play); Doug Wright’s I Am My Own Wife (2004 Tony Award, Best Play); Wendy Wasserstein’s The Heidi Chronicles (1989 Tony Award, Best Play); Alfred Uhry’s Driving Miss Daisy and Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Sunday in the Park with George—as well as Lisa D’Amour’s Detroit (2013 Obie Award, Best New American Play); Samuel D. Hunter’s The Whale (2013 Lortel Award, Best Play); Annie Baker’s The Flick (2013 Obie Award, 2013 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize) and Circle Mirror Transformation (2010 Obie Awards, Best New American Play); Gina Gionfriddo’s Rapture, Blister, Burn; Kirsten Greenidge’s Milk Like Sugar (2012 Obie Awards); and Doug Wright, Scott Frankel and Michael Korie’s Grey Gardens (three 2007 Tony Awards).
Anna D. Shapiro (Artistic Director) began
working with Steppenwolf Theatre Company in 1995 as the original director of the New Plays Lab and joined the ensemble in 2005. She has directed dozens of notable Steppenwolf productions, including the world-renowned production of Tracy Letts’s August: Osage County, for which she received 2008 Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards. 14 Bios
In 2011 she was nominated for a Tony Award for Stephen Adly Guirgis’s The Motherf**ker with the Hat, which she also directed at Steppenwolf to critical acclaim. Additional Steppenwolf directing credits include A Parallelogram, Up, The Unmentionables, The Pain and the Itch (also at Playwrights Horizons), Man from Nebraska, (named by TIME as one of the Year’s Top Ten in 2003), The Drawer Boy and Three Days of Rain, among others. Broadway credits include the sold-out run of Larry David’s Fish in the Dark, the revival of Steppenwolf ’s This Is Our Youth and the revival of Of Mice and Men, which National Theatre Live selected as the first American production to be broadcast to over 700 cinemas. Anna is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama and Columbia College and the recipient of a 1996 Princess Grace Award, as well as the 2010 Princess Grace Statue Award. She is a professor in Northwestern’s Department of Theatre and served as the Director of the Graduate MFA Directing Program from 2002 – 2014.
David Schmitz (Managing Director) has worked at Steppenwolf Theatre Company for 10 years, serving in the role of Director of Finance and Administration, General Manager and currently as Managing Director. Prior to working at Steppenwolf, David was the General Manager at Lookingglass Theatre Company, Associate Artistic Director of Stage Left Theatre and Business Manager at the entertainment agency Adair Performance. Currently, he serves as Vice President of the Board for The House Theatre of Chicago and is a former board member for the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce. David has worked as a strategic planning, business practices, finance and hiring consultant for numerous Chicago organizations, including The House Theatre of Chicago, The Hypocrites and Stage Left Theatre, among others. He holds a BA in theatre from the University of Northern Colorado, an MFA from the Theatre Conservatory at the Chicago College of Performing Arts, Roosevelt University and a Certificate in Non Profit Management from Roosevelt University.
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5 Things You Need to Know About Film
American cinema 200 to 300 prints of a film would be created and distributed to movie houses, mainly in urban areas, and there were many small production facilities working all across the country. According to Antos, the late 1970’s marked a major turning point. The film industry boomed and Kodak became the primary film manufacturer, cranking out tons of film each day and destroying smaller production facilities in the process. This made it increasingly difficult to create small batches of film, and initiated the widening gulf between mainstream and what we’d now call “independent” film. It also showed the strong effect economic interests can have on the film industry, arguably foreshadowing the shift from film to digital.
3. In 2016, digital rules.
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Daniel Knox, Julian Antos and Rebecca Lyons
During the much publicized run of Quentin Tarantino’s new 70mm film The Hateful Eight, Steppenwolf staff members Greta Honold and Joel Moorman popped into The Music Box’s projection booth to chat with three of their projectionists, Julian Antos, Daniel Knox and Rebecca Lyon, about the mechanics, history and beauty of film, and the contentious transition to digital. Here are the 5 things you need to know about film:
1. 35mm (was) the standard.
For most of the 20th century, 35mm, the kind of film shown at the movie theater featured in The Flick, was the most common film size for projection in movie houses because it offered the best quality in the most economical fashion. Film is developed through a photochemical process, a series of still images printed onto film stock that then moves through a 16 Features
Over the last decade the film industry has seen a sudden and sweeping transition from film to digital projection, largely driven
by economics. With digital projection, everything is operated by computers, not people. And there’s no need to maintain and staff facilities that create the physical film. The way the transition occurred was, in Lyon’s words, “a bit sinister.” The transition was prompted and largely dictated by the studios, and supported by the major exhibitors and digital projector manufacturers, all of whom benefited economically from the switch. No filmmakers were consulted. An argument can be made that the quality of film is better than digital in terms of resolution. According to Knox, you can see the difference clearly in dissolves, and when the camera moves quickly. Yet Antos, Knox and Lyon don’t see digital projection itself as the problem. The quality is still, overall, high. The problem is that we have all been forced to choose between digital and film. Lyon asks, “Can’t we have both?”
projector. Most theaters now screen what is called a DCP or “digital cinema package,” which is basically just a container for a series of files, delivered on a small hard drive, downloaded onto a server, and then projected.
2. Film is over 100 years old.
The film industry was born at the end of the 19th century. In the early decades of
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4. Film is beautiful.
When asked why we should care about preserving film, Antos, Knox and Lyon acknowledged that it’s a qualitative argument. “It’s just beautiful,” says Antos. Its physical object is beautiful, the very human skill of projecting film is beautiful, and the experience of watching film is, to them, an irreplaceable experience. Lyon says, “There are contrast differences and color differences. You can define these things numerically… but I know that I am happy when I am sitting in a theater watching a beautiful 35mm film being projected.”
5. And many people agree.
Antos, Knox and Lyon are not alone in their love for film and sadness about its inevitable demise. And it does feel inevitable. “We are losing,” says Lyon. But from their perch at The Music Box they see a lot of young people in particular seeking out the film experience. And as The Hateful Eight flickered and rolled in the background of our conversation, they spoke excitedly about the efforts being made by highprofile filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino,
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Paul Thomas Anderson, and particularly Christopher Nolan, to push back on the studios to keep film alive. There seems to be general agreement that at this point the shift to digital can never be reversed. And no one here was arguing for that. But these projectionists, and audience members and filmmakers across the country, seem to feel that this alternative movie watching experience which has defined much of film’s history, needs to be kept alive. Learn more about Music Box Theatre at musicboxtheatre.com
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Leading up to The Flick rehearsals, we asked playwright Annie Baker and director Dexter Bullard to interview each other about… whatever they wanted. The result? A conversation about childhood secrets, day jobs and of course, their love of film.
Dexter Bullard: Annie, was there an image, an aha, a long unanswered question that inspired your writing The Flick?
this way to me, were trying to imitate movies either in their pace or stylistic flourishes or plot.
Annie Baker: I think The Flick came from
DB: Which came first: the setting, the
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characters, the story or the themes? What arose in the creation that surprised you?
AB: The setting came to me first. That
stand-off between a fictional film-going audience and the real theater audience, with the movie screen as the fourth wall. Also the idea of the entire theater audience gazing right into the all-seeing eye of the projector, and what film, I mean 35-millimeter film, looks like from that vantage point.
DB: You often write in solitude or on retreat.
What does that time “away” give you and your process? Where was The Flick written and about how long did it take to realize?
AB: You know, I do love being alone and
going on writing retreats, but that’s not always where I get the actual writing done. Before I write a play, though, I do around two years of research, and often a lot of that reading and thinking takes place when I’m lonely and by myself out in the middle of nowhere and I can see a lot of stars.
AB: When and how did you first fall in love
AB: Hmm. Well as a kid, I was home alone
DB: Playing the child in Brecht’s Caucasian
a lot. And the video store, the wonderful but now-closed Video To Go in Amherst, Massachusetts, was halfway between my school and my house. So as a middleschooler I would rent two movies on my walk home after school, secretly watch them before my mother got home from work, and then return them on my way to school the next day. Also there wasn’t a lot of great live theater in Amherst, so movies and novels were my access to fictional narratives. And even though I kind of fell out of love with movies in my 20s, I’m kind of back in love with them in my 30s. I think The Flick helped with that.
Chalk Circle in a college production when I was 10 years old. I didn’t think much about theater or acting any more than I did about drawing or music. But the first performance before an audience something happened. I was sitting, as I was blocked to do, on the floor waiting for my “mother” Grusha and snow began to fall. The snow was tiny balls of Styrofoam pouring from a can in the grid above, that I had seen the designer shave off a board earlier. And I was transfixed. The tiny “flakes” eddying down around me felt more snow-like than snow. And an hour or so later, as my birth mother and the mother who had rescued me pulled me from two sides, it was impossible for tears to not stream down my face.
Annie Baker: Dexter, what is your favorite
movie? Why?
AB: Did you ever consider trying to work in the movies and if so, why, and if no, why not?
Dexter Bullard: Of course I’m going to
DB: I think everyone in theater considers
and going to movies?
Illustrations by Donovan Foote
a lot of questions I was grappling with about both theater and movie-going. I was a real movie buff as a kid and then in my 20s movies became less interesting to me. This was also around the time when theaters were transitioning from film to digital projection and not being able to see movies on 35-mill anymore was also a huge loss. So I would go to movies and then sit through the end of the credits feeling numb and then watch the lights go on and the two ushers come in with their brooms and shit-talk each other while they did their cleaning dance. And it felt like a little piece of live theater following the movie; the performed past dissolving into the performed present. I was also just starting out as a playwright when I first conceived of The Flick, and I was interested in how threatened theater people were by movies and how theater non-profits constantly were defending theater’s right to exist and its cultural importance, while at the same time so many plays, or at least it seemed
DB: Where did you acquire your love of film
cheat and choose three. Dancer in the Dark. So many reasons. The power of the performance and the complete revising of what a movie musical can be. Lars Von Trier reminds us of the power of simplicity. Blood Simple. I love Hitchcock and thrillers of all kinds, but this one in rhythm, tone, proximity and twist was a revelation of how timing and focus can grab and not let go. Ghandi. Ben Kingsley cannot not be believed—it is not even like acting as much as immersion. I like a movie that teaches while it entertains—makes me smarter while pulling at my heart. The visual splendor of India and the story of an all too complex person who re-made modern history.
with theater?
working in movies. The glamour! The paycheck! The power! But I really have only brushed against opportunities. In reality, I am so busy and happy making art in theater, solving the problems, and I am just getting good at it. Why add something else? But, I’m open.
AB: What was your worst day job and what
was your best day job?
DB: Worst was stamping the words “red
filter” on red cardboard slides for eight hours a day for two weeks. Then... stamping “blue filter” on blue ones for two more weeks. The best is being a father. Getting to return to play. To return to the senses and learning all over again.
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The Steppenwolf Ensemble first began performing in the mid-1970s in the basement of
a Highland Park church, the ambitious brainchild of three high school and college friends: Jeff Perry, Terry Kinney and Gary Sinise. Fast forward 40 years and Steppenwolf Theatre Company has become the nation’s premier ensemble theater—redefining the landscape of acting and performance. The ensemble has grown to 44 members who represent a remarkable generation of actors, directors and playwrights. Thrilling, powerful, groundbreaking productions from Balm in Gilead and The Grapes of Wrath to August: Osage County—and accolades that include the National Medal of Arts and 12 Tony Awards—have made the theater legendary. Steppenwolf’s artistic force remains rooted in the original vision of its founders: an artist-driven theater, whose vitality is defined by its sharp appetite for groundbreaking, innovative work. That work is represented in production photos displayed throughout the theater.
Joan Allen
Kevin Anderson
Alana Arenas
Randall Arney
Kate Arrington
Ian Barford
Robert Breuler
Gary Cole
Kathryn Erbe
K. Todd Freeman
Frank Galati
Francis Guinan
Moira Harris
Jon Michael Hill
Tim Hopper
Tom Irwin
Ora Jones
Terry Kinney
The Steppenwolf Ensemble
AD
Tina Landau
Martha Lavey
Tracy Letts
John Mahoney
John Malkovich
Mariann Mayberry
Tarell Alvin McCraney
James Vincent Meredith
Laurie Metcalf
Amy Morton
Sally Murphy
Bruce Norris
Austin Pendleton
Jeff Perry
William Petersen
Yasen Peyankov
Martha Plimpton
Rondi Reed
Molly Regan
Anna D. Shapiro
Eric Simonson
Gary Sinise
Lois Smith
Rick Snyder
Jim True-Frost
Alan Wilder
Board of Trustees
Steppenwolf Staff Anna D. Shapiro Artistic Director
Artistic
Jonathan Berry Aaron Carter Hallie Gordon Artistic Producers Jessamyn Fuller Casting Coordinator and School at Steppenwolf Director Polly Hubbard Literary Manager Francis Guinan Tracy Letts Amy Morton Yasen Peyankov Associate Artists
Steppenwolf For Young Adults
Hallie Gordon Artistic Director Megan Shuchman Education Director Jared Bellot Education Assistant Emilio Robles Senior Facilitator of Curriculum and Instruction Sindy Castro Amanda Dunne-Acevedo Cara Greene Epstein Greg Geffrard Ali Hoefnagel Jeremy Ohringer Thom Pasculli Ashley Roberson Mara Stern Teaching Artists
Administration
Rachel D. Freund Director of Operations and Management Courtney Anderson Events Management Director Scott Macoun It Director Jackie Snuttjer Finance Director Samer Sharba Network Systems Administrator Yolanda Davis Human Resources & Professional Leadership Programs Coordinator Jovito Alvarez Finance Manager Brian Hurst Finance Coordinator Paul Miller Office Manager Lupe Garcia Quiles Events Management Associate
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Terry Kinney, Jeff Perry and Gary Sinise Executive Artistic Board Lauren Sivak Special Projects Coordinator Steven Yandell Administrative Assistant
Development
Sandy Karuschak Director of Development Eric Evenskaas Associate Director of Development Kristy Conway Director of Foundation and Government Relations Megan A. McGuane Director of Corporate Relations Kendra Van Kempen Director of Special Events Emilie De Angelis Campaign Project Manager Lauren Fisher Donor Relations Manager Suzanne Miller Annual Fund Manager Anna Brenner Development Coordinator Jessica Gretch Individual Giving Coordinator Karyn Todd Development Associate Sarah Tongren Special Events Associate
Marketing, Communications & Audience Services
John Zinn Director of Marketing and Communications Donovan Foote Design Director Madeline Long Communications Director Erika Nelson Marketing Director Greta Honold Audience Engagement Creative Producer Joel Moorman Digital Content Producer Kevin Castillo Digital Marketing Manager Neel McNeill Marketing Manager Jacqueline Rosas Marketing Assistant Casey VanWormer Audience Services Director Jimmy Freund Social Media Director and Audience Services Supervisor Billie Rye Bryant Audience Services Manager
David Schmitz Managing Director
Stephanie Heller Audience Services Subscription Manager Mike Brunlieb Sarah Giovannetti Audience Services Supervisors Molly Layton Group Sales Associate Roseann Bishop Subscriptions and Audience Services Assistant Benjamin Adams Craig Barnes Rebecca Butler Rebekah Camm Sarah Carter Reynaldo Dumas Elizabeth Gottman Kevin Greene Geehoon Lim Annaliese McSweeney Dana McGarr Jake Allen Miller N.J. Phillips Charles Strater Audience Services Associates
Audience Outreach Tiffany Rae Wilson Audience Outreach Manager Max Lando Audience Outreach Supervisor Benjamin Adams Adrian Azevedo Charles Frydenberg Rukmini Girish Marilyn Hillary N.J. Phillips Isaiah Polstein Michael Russell Audience Outreach Associates
Operations
Cory Jeanes Facilities Director Peter Van Kempen Operations Manager Adrian Castro Operations Coordinator David Albert Marshall Hansen Harold Jaffe Facilities Staff David Barati Victor David Padam Dhungel Tul Ghaley Madan Gurung Noor Alam Islam Ababe Mekonen Aminata Talawally Bhagirath Timsina Custodial Staff
Audience Experience
Evan Hatfield Director of Audience Experience Danielle Shindler Food & Beverage Director Aaron Aptaker Colleen Debelius Anna Donnell Ali Drumm Will Quam Maia Reed-Siragusa Eleni Sauvageau Leah Seisfeld Dan Smeriglio Chelsea Smith Annabel Steven Brittany Stock Toby Walters Audience Experience Associates Donald Coulson Parking Manager Mustafa Chaudhry Mayom Acien Parking Staff Lauren Louer, The Saints Volunteer Usher Coordination
Production
Tom Pearl Production Manager Brianna Parry Assistant Production Manager Erin Cook Company Manager Russell Poole Technical Director Mike Donohue Assistant Technical Director Christopher Kristant Shop Foreman Kyle Land Russell Scott Jon Woelfer Scenic Carpenters Zoe Shiffrin Interim Scenic Charge Jenny DiLuciano Properties Master Emily Guthrie Jay Tollefsen Assistant Properties Masters Charles Moser Master Properties Artisan Jessica Stratton Wardrobe, Hair and Make-Up Supervisor AJ Littlefield Staff Wardrobe
Caryn Weglarz Klein Costume Director Mae Haskins Assistant Costume Designer Laurel Clayson Head Draper Lynae Vandermeulen Work Room Supervisor and Draper Daisy Lindas Assistant Costume Director Staci Weigum Costume Shop Assistant Dana Nestrick Dryer, Painter, Craft Artisan J. R. Lederle Lighting Supervisor Ernesto Gomez Master Electrician Rick Haefele House Carpenter Dawn Przybylski Stage Carpenter Martha Wegener Audio Engineer Gregor Mortis Assistant Audio Engineer Cassie Calderone Malcolm Ewen Christine D. Freeburg Laura D. Glenn Jonathan Nook Brian Maschka Stage Managers
Executive Committee
Nora Daley, Chair Eric Lefkofsky, Secretary Paul W. Goodrich, Treasurer Henry S. Bienen Carole L. Brown Douglas R. Brown Elizabeth H. Connelly Keating Crown Rich Feitler Matthew Gray Caryn Harris L. Heather Mitchell Lynn Lockwood Murphy Kenneth J. Porrello Deborah H. Quazzo Randall K. Rowe Bruce Sagan Harry J. Seigle Stephanie B. Smith John R. Walter Helen Zell
Professional Leadership Program
Zhanna Albertini Izik Alequin Brian Balcom Katie Creeggan Tam Dickson Courtney Evans Kenya Hall Jaclynn Joslin Janette Martinez Alison McLeod Joshua McCammon Denise Serna Hilary Shields Selby Souza Lydia Strini Valerie Tu Claire Weibel Catharine Young
* Steppenwolf Trustee
Trustees
Sarah Beardsley Michael W. Bender Marlene Breslow-Blitstein Ebs Burnough Terri L. Cable Robin Tennant Colburn Beth Boosalis Davis Amy Eshleman Juliette Feld D. Cameron Findlay Lawrence M. Gill Aimee Graham Robert J. Greenebaum, Jr. John H. Hart Jon Michael Hill Dennis D. Howarter George A. Joseph Tina Landau Donna La Pietra Tracy Letts Mary Ludford Ronald J. Mallicoat, Jr. Holly Maloney Tarell Alvin McCraney David E. Mendelsohn Verett Mims Christopher M. Murphy Yasen Peyankov David C. Pisor Merle Reskin Robert Sanborn Manuel “Manny� Sanchez Anna D. Shapiro Matthew Shapiro Colette Cachey Smithburg Elliot A. Stultz
Emeritus Trustees J. Robert Barr Lawrence Block Michael Cahan John N. Fox, Jr. Gloria Scoby
Past Chairpersons William L. Atwell Larry D. Brady Douglas R. Brown Laurence Edwards John N. Fox, Jr. Elliott Lyon Gordon Murphy William H. Plummer Bruce Sagan Gloria Scoby Donna Vos
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Leading Contributors 40th Anniversary Season Sponsors
Caroline and Keating Crown Nora Daley and Sean Conroy Liz and Eric Lefkofsky Northern Trust
Steppenwolf Ensemble Fund multi-year commitment to Steppenwolf’s artistic development Grand Patrons
Julie and Roger Baskes Joyce Chelberg The Davee Foundation The Harris Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. King Harris Kathy Harris Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Szokol Mr. and Mrs. William Friend Mr. and Mrs. John Harris John H. Hart and Carol Prins Liz and Eric Lefkofsky The Negaunee Foundation Merle Reskin Helen Zell
Distinguished Patrons
Anonymous Sarah Beardsley and Dr. Christopher Randolph Michael Bender and Sheridan Prior Henry and Leigh Bienen Betty Bradshaw Nora Daley and Sean Conroy Shawn M. Donnelley and Christopher M. Kelly Amy and Cameron Findlay Richard and Mary L. Gray Bob and Amy Greenebaum George A. Joseph and Carolyn Bateman Martha Lavey Steven D. Loucks Jim and Kay Mabie Holly and Matt Maloney Lynn Lockwood and Barrett B. Murphy Harry and Susan Seigle Toni Sandor Smith Karen Zelden and Ralph Senst
Season Production Support
Allstate Insurance Company Ameriprise Financial Dr. and Mrs. Marvin H. Berman Douglas R. Brown Phil and Mary Beth Canfield The Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation
2015/16 Season Sponsors The Roy Cockrum Foundation Elizabeth H. Connelly Frank G. and Gertrude Dunlap Fund Donald and Anne Edwards Becki and Scott Etzler Christine Albright and Lawrence Gill Lynn Hauser and Neil Ross Marian, Fruman and Lisa Jacobson Nancy A. Lauter Melcher Charitable Foundation Janet Melk L. Heather Mitchell and Kenny Mitchell National Endowment for the Arts Northern Trust Peak6 PwC J.B. and M.K. Pritzker Family Foundation Deborah and Stephen Quazzo Razorfish Robert and Louise Sanborn Matthew Shapiro Colette Cachey Smithburg and Tom Smithburg Bill and Orli Staley Robert and Leslie Zimmerman
New Plays, New Artists, New Audiences
The Davee Foundation Doris Duke Charitable Foundation The Edgerton Foundation The Laurents/Hatcher Foundation Nonprofit Finance Fund Prince Charitable Trusts Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust Theatre Communications Group Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Zell Family Foundation
Steppenwolf for Young Adults
Allstate Insurance Company Alphawood Foundation Paul M. Angell Foundation Helen Brach Foundation Capri Capital Partners, LP Ann and Richard Carr CNA Financial Corporation The Crown Family Liz and Kent Dauten Michael and Jacky Ferro The Field Foundation of Illinois Lloyd A. Fry Foundation David Herro and Jay Franke Lynn Lockwood Murphy and Barrett B. Murphy Colonel Stanley R. McNeil Foundation J.P.Morgan Northern Trust Charitable Trust Polk Bros. Foundation
Robert and Louise Sanborn Dr. Scholl Foundation Steppenwolf Associates United Airlines
Professional Leadership Programs & Multicultural Fellowship American Express Joyce Foundation J.P.Morgan
Steppenwolf’s reputation derives from our willingness to take on challenging, ambitious projects. Our future relies upon the generous support of season sponsors who provide invaluable resources for the work of our actors, directors and playwrights. We thank you for your commitment to the vision of our ensemble. Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s 2015/16 season is generously sponsored by: Grand Benefactors
Veterans’ Night
Gary Sinise Foundation
Major Support of General Operations
Buchanan Family Foundation Julius Frankel Foundation Illinois Arts Council, a state agency John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Prince Charitable Trusts Penny Pritzker and Bryan Traubert Rhoades Foundation Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust The Shubert Foundation, Inc. Smart Family Foundation
2016 Gala
Caroline and Keating Crown Nora Daley and Sean Conroy Liz and Eric Lefkofsky Exelon The Negaunee Foundation PwC
2015/16 Steppenwolf Salutes Women In The Arts Luncheon BMO Harris Bank Helen Zell
Official Exclusive Airline United Airlines
Official Lighting Sponsor ComEd
Official Marketing Partner Ogilvy & Mather, Inc.
Contact Sandy Karuschak, Director of Development, at 312-654-5621 or skaruschak@steppenwolf.org to learn more about unique ways to support the work on our stages.
Benefactors
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 mmcguane@steppenwolf.org.
Corporate Arts Council Steppenwolf’s Corporate Arts Council brings together a community of smart, innovative companies to connect in a unique, exciting environment here at the theater. Supporting Steppenwolf’s mission to champion new talent within the theater, the Corporate Arts Council engages members throughout the year to network, entertain, and give back. The 2015/16 Corporate Arts Council members: Allstate Insurance Company, Meghan Sporleder Ameriprise Financial, Patricia Moll Baker & McKenzie LLP, Juan Carlos Gonzalez DLA Piper LLP (US), Katrina Hausfeld Exelon Corporation, Doug Meyer
Faegre Baker Daniels, Patrick M. Miller Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Mark Filip Make it Better Media, Susan B. Noyes Newcastle Limited, Michael Haney Northern Trust, Mark Taylor
PwC, Vilma Chan Razorfish, Ian Sohn Sidley Austin LLP, Elizabeth Schubert Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, Brian Duwe
For more information on how you and your company can become a Steppenwolf Corporate Arts Council member, please contact Megan McGuane at 312-654-5697 or mmcguane@steppenwolf.org.
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Corporate, Foundation & Government Contributors
Community Volunteers New Play Development Fund Committee supports Steppenwolf’s mission to be a preeminent producer of new American plays. Deborah Quazzo*, Chair Julie Baskes Douglas R. Brown* Susan O. Berhoef Joyce Chelberg Robin Tennant Colburn* Jay Franke Caryn Harris* Liz Lefkofsky Jim Mabie Robert Sanborn* Matthew Shapiro* Colette Cachey Smithburg* Helen Zell*
Education Committee advocates for the programming of Steppenwolf for Young Adults and for access to quality arts experiences for teens and teachers. Robert Sanborn*, Chair Sarah Beardsley* Michael Bolton Sheila Chapman Beth Boosalis Davis* Jeremy Dunn Amy Eshleman* Juliette Feld* Jane Fleming Paul Gaynor Larry Grimm Caryn Harris* John H. Hart* Solveig Herzum Lynn Lockwood Murphy* Nicole Losurdo Sybil Madison-Boyd Susan Noel Ashley Pettit Anne M. Phillips Donald J. Phillips II Deborah Quazzo* Sydney Sidwell Jennifer Stuart Elliot A. Stultz* Annie Tully Greg Veza David Wagener Nina A. Winston Bobbi Zabel
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Directors Circle Committee
helps steward and grow the theater’s largest donor program. Frances E. Tuite, Chair Patricia Bobb Janyce D. Brengel Bryce Cooper Beth Boosalis Davis* Greg Desmond Ritu Dhingra Julie Gustafson Mike Gustafson Rebecca Johnston Sherri Kayser Michael LaTona Beth Loeb Cathy Nathan Steven Redfield Toni Sandor Smith Gail Steingold Gail Straus
2016 Gala
Steppenwolf’s Gala Co-Chairs plan the signature fundraising event led by the theater’s Board of Trustees. Nora Daley* and Sean Conroy Keating* and Caroline Crown Liz and Eric* Lefkofsky Tracy Letts* and Carrie Coon Anna D. Shapiro* and Ian Barford
Women in the Arts Luncheon Committee spearheads our annual fundraising event, honoring leading artists in theater, film and television. Sarah Beardsley* Marlene Breslow-Blitstein* Elizabeth H. Connelly* Nora Daley* Kelly Epstein Amy Eshleman* Noreen Gallagher Lynn Hauser Donna La Pietra* L. Heather Mitchell* Lynn Lockwood Murphy* Susan Oleari Deborah Quazzo* Elizabethe Schubert Anna D. Shapiro* Katie Spring Susan Warrington Nina Winston
Planned Giving Advisory Committee, comprised of finance
and legal professionals, provides expertise in estate planning activities to support the theater. Christine Albright, Chair Andrew R. Gelman Edward A. Gershman James H. Goodrich Julie Gustafson Leigh S. Harter Julie Hendricks Kathryn Kennedy Robert LoPrete Pamela L. Lucina Theresa Marx Colleen McElligott Susan A. Payne Judith M. Pieper Claudia B. Sangster Kathleen O’Hagan Scallan Richard B. Thies Frank Trocchio
Young Adult Council, a unique after-school program for high school students, immerses them in Steppenwolf’s operations and organizes events for their peers around Steppenwolf productions. Dulce Carino Alexis Cuadrado Kayla Devereux Remy Dhinga Myles Gebert Charlotte Jackson Lilian McGrady Daisianee Minenger Eryk Nytko Gloria Oladipo Kathleen Ortiz Maya Ortiz Sarah Powers Maria Privitera Jasmine Purnell NaVada Reed Olivia Shine Samantha Tennant Deveon Treadway Chad Tucker Sai Vavricek Anika Waco
Grand Benefactors ($100,000+) The Roy Cockrum Foundation The Davee Foundation‡ Lefkofsky Family Foundation‡ John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation‡* The Negaunee Foundation Ogilvy & Mather, Inc. Prince Charitable Trusts Shubert Foundation, Inc. Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust‡ United Airlines The Wallace Foundation‡ Zell Family Foundation Benefactors ($50,000-99,999) Anonymous Allstate Insurance Company* Alphawood Foundation Paul M. Angell Foundation The Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation ComEd The Crown Family‡ Edgerton Foundation Julius Frankel Foundation BMO Harris Bank* The Joyce Foundation‡ J.P.Morgan* National Endowment for the Arts Northern Trust* PNC Polk Bros. Foundation* PwC Smart Family Foundation Theatre Communications Group, Inc. Vinci Producers ($25,000-49,999)
To get involved or learn more, please contact Eric Evenskaas, Associate Director of Development, at 312-654-5615 or eevenskaas@steppenwolf.org. * Steppenwolf Trustee
Anonymous American Express Ameriprise Financial Chicago Community Trust DLA Piper LLP (US) Doris Duke Charitable Foundation‡ Earl and Brenda Shapiro Foundation Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Grosvenor Capital Management The Harris Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. King Harris Kathy Harris Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Szokol Mr. and Mrs. William Friend Mr. and Mrs. John Harris Illinois Arts Council, a state agency
PEAK6 Razorfish Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust Seigle Family Foundation Gary Sinise Foundation Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Vanguard Charitable
Patrons ($10,000-24,999)
Anonymous (3) Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture Aon Archer Daniels Midland Company Baker & McKenzie LLP BNY Mellon Wealth Management Baxter International Inc.* Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois The Boeing Company BOKA Restaurant Group Helen Brach Foundation Buchanan Family Foundation The Cameron and Amy Findlay Fund Capri Capital Partners, LP Citadel LLC CNA Financial Corporation* Crown Packaging International/ Polycon Industries Inc. Deloitte Frank G. and Gertrude Dunlap Fund Faegre Baker Daniels The Field Foundation of Illinois Grainger Foundation Graycor, Inc. Green Courte Partners, LLC Henry Crown and Company Illinois Tool Works Foundation Kirkland & Ellis LLP Make It Better Media Maple & Ash McDermott, Will & Emery McKinsey & Company, Inc. Colonel Stanley R. McNeil Foundation Melcher Charitable Foundation National Philanthropic Trust Newcastle Limited Norcon, Inc The Orlebeke Foundation Rhoades Foundation Sage Foundation Dr. Scholl Foundation Sidley Austin LLP Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
* Corporations and foundations that have made employee matching gifts
‡ Multi-year pledge
The Smithburg Family Foundation Swett & Crawford Searle Family Trust John and Carol Walter Family Foundation William Blair & Company, LLC
Sustainers ($5,000-$9,999)
Robert and Isabelle Bass Foundation, Inc. Mary A. Dempsey, Philip H. Corboy Foundation CVS Health John R. Halligan Charitable Fund Irving Harris Foundation Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. Hub International Ice Miller LLP Modestus Bauer Foundation Nordstrom PUBLIC Chicago, An Ian Schrager Hotel Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Foundation Richenthal Foundation Schiff Hardin LLP Siragusa Foundation Takiff Family Foundation
Sponsors ($2,500-4,999)
Amsted Industries Foundation Baird Barclays Capital Freehand Chicago Frost Lighting Co. of IL., Inc. KlearSky Solutions, LLC Louis & Nellie Sieg Fund Sahara Enterprises, Inc. Suite Home Chicago Westside Mechanical Group
Guarantors ($1,000-2,499)
The Arts Federation Children’s Memorial Hospital Campaign Complete Mailing Service Inc. Crowe Horwath, LLP Dover Foundation* Hamilton Thies & Lorch LLP Hotel Lincoln Innovative Benefits Consultants Johnson & Johnson* Mesirow Financial New Horizon Foundation Plante Moran Starshak Winzenburn TAM Retail - a division of Lode Data Systems, Inc.
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Endowment Sponsors Hope Abelson Fund for New Play Development Artistic Endowment established through the Leading National Theatres Program, a joint initiative of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Douglas R. Brown Playwright/Director Endowment Fund Ford Foundation Artistic and General Operating Endowment Funds
Individual Contributors Directors Circle Richard and Mary L. Gray Production Endowment Fund John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Fund for the Development of New Work The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Daniel E. McLean National and International Production Fund Avy and Marcie Stein Sustaining Fund for the Ensemble
Steppenwolf Board Designated Endowment Fund Steppenwolf Theatre Company Endowment Fund created with Searle Funds at the Chicago Community Trust Nancy L. Wald Production Endowment Fund John and Carol Walter Production Endowment Fund
Individual Contributors Visionary Circle We are honored to recognize the following individuals who have included Steppenwolf in their will or estate plans. The esteemed members of the Visionary Circle help ensure the vitality of Steppenwolf for future generations. Contact Sandy Karuschak at 312-654-5621 or sandyk@steppenwolf.org to learn more about the giving options to consider in your estate planning. Anonymous Valerie and Joseph Abel Robert C. Anderson Dr. Marvin and Joyce Berman Norma Borcherding Douglas R. Brown Janice and Rob Esser Robert H. Glaze Michael Goldberger
Michael Hansen and Nancy Randa John H. Hart Lynn Hauser and Neil Ross Tom Irwin Stephen Johnson Jared Kaplan and Maridee Quanbeck Melanie G. Larch Dr. Paul Lisnek Kenneth J. Porrello and Sherry L. McFall
Sylvia J. Pozarnsky Merle Reskin Dr. Edward O. Riley T. Marshall Rousseau Patrick J. Schauer Harry Seigle Rose L. Shure Judy Sugarman
We remember the following members of the Steppenwolf family who have made a bequest to the theater. Their legacy will help to ensure that Steppenwolf continues to flourish. Hope A. Abelson Alba Biagini Nelson D. Cornelius
Jo Hopkins Deutsch Marjorie Douglas James F. Oates
Andrea Romain and Cleo V. Orthel Nancy L. Wald
The generosity of Steppenwolf’s Directors Circle members annually provides vital support for Steppenwolf’s many streams of artistic and community programming. In recognition of their contributions, members receive complimentary subscriptions with VIP ticketing services and are invited to private events with the artists of Steppenwolf. Donors with ‡ have made a generous multi-year pledge. To join this distinguished group, call Jessica Gretch at 312-654-5672 or e-mail directorscircle@steppenwolf.org. Premier Patrons ($50,000+)
Anonymous Julie and Roger Baskes‡ Sarah Beardsley and Dr. Christopher Randolph‡ Michael Bender and Sheridan Prior‡ Leigh and Henry Bienen‡ Marlene Breslow-Blitstein and Berle Blitstein Terri L. Cable Joyce Chelberg‡ Elizabeth H. Connelly Mr. and Mrs. Keating Crown Nora Daley and Sean Conroy‡ Rich and Margery Feitler Amy and Cameron Findlay‡ Bob and Amy Greenebaum‡ King and Caryn Harris‡ John H. Hart and Carol Prins‡ Pam and Dennis D. Howarter George A. Joseph and Carolyn Bateman‡ Liz and Eric Lefkofsky‡ Lynn Lockwood Murphy and Barrett B. Murphy‡ Mary and Bill Ludford Ronald J. Mallicoat Jr. Cynthia Luse-McKeen and Douglas McKeen Christopher and Eileen Murphy Pam Netzky and Ashley Hemphill Merle Reskin Bruce Sagan and Bette Cerf Hill Sue and Harry Seigle‡ Elliot A. Stultz Helen Zell‡
Grand Patrons
Together
WE MAKE GREAT THEATER. 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.
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CALL Steppenwolf at 312-654-5617
($25,000- 49,999) Cindy and Michael Bonds Betty Bradshaw‡ Douglas R. Brown Ann and Richard Carr Beth Boosalis Davis and Maxwell S. Davis Shawn M. Donnelley and Christopher M. Kelly‡ Amy Eshleman and Lori Lightfoot Christine Albright and Lawrence Gill Valerie and Paul Goodrich Leslie and Matthew Gray Mrs. John M. Hartigan Nancy A. Lauter Martha Lavey Steven D. Loucks‡
($10,000-24,999) Anonymous Dr. and Mrs. Marvin H. Berman Ebs Burnough Phil and Mary Beth Canfield Kent and Liz Dauten Donald and Anne Edwards Becki and Scott Etzler Nene Foxhall Richard and Mary L. Gray‡ Marian, Fruman and Lisa Jacobson Verett Mims L. Heather Mitchell and Kenny Mitchell David and Hilary Pisor Kenneth J. Porrello and Sherry L. McFall Penny Pritzker and Bryan Traubert Deborah and Stephen Quazzo Lynn Hauser and Neil Ross Randy and Susi Rowe Stephanie B. Smith and Gerald Smith Colette Cachey Smithburg and Tom Smithburg Nina B. Winston Robert and Leslie Zimmerman
Fred J. Costello and Ann G. Nobis Kim Davis and Brian Eble Mary A. Dempsey Mary M. Emerson John and Katherine Fox Aimee Graham and Nigel Caine Juliette Feld and Andrew Grossman M. Julie and Michael Gustafson Ms. Joan Harris Mrs. Louise Hart Judy and Jay Heyman David Hiller Stephen Johnson David and Susan Kalt Jen and Brad Keck Dr. and Mrs. Jane Fleming Pamela Kendall-Rijos and John Rijos Brad and Kim Keywell Jim and Sue Klein Christine and Michael LaTona Robert M. and Diane V. S. Levy Amos and Anat Madanes Kevin and Beth McMeen Howard and Sandy Nagelberg Ashley and Noah Pettit Anne and Don Phillips Burton X. and Sheli Rosenberg Sandra and Earl Rusnak, Jr. Robin and Mark Seigle Anna D. Shapiro and Ian Barford Mr. Howard Siegel Jeffrey Singer and Patricia Carman Marcie and Avy Stein Gail and Eugene Steingold Edward A. Studzinski Jacqueline Tilton Richard and Elaine Tinberg Frances E. Tuite Michael and January Ward Robert and Susan Warrington Dr. David Wasserman Ronald and Geri Yonover Bobbi Zabel Philip Zadeik and Elizabeth Krepps
Patrons ($5,000-9,999)
Sustainers ($2,500-4,999)
Jim and Kay Mabie‡ Holly and Matt Maloney‡ Janet Melk Mr. and Ms. David E. Mendelsohn Adele and Michael E. Murphy James F. Oates Robert and Louise Sanborn Manny Sanchez and Pat Pulido Sanchez Matthew Shapiro Toni Sandor Smith‡ Bill and Orli Staley John and Carol Walter Karen Zelden and Ralph Senst‡
Distinguished Patrons
Anonymous (2) Ms. Sara Albrecht Loren Almaguer and Frank Gerleve William and Sharon Baker Mr. Gerry Barad Lois Browning Michael and Merle Cahan Mr. and Ms. John A. Canning Jr. Carol and Douglas Cohen Gia and Isaac Colunga Jerry and Josephine Conlon
Anonymous (4) Carina Abbaticchio and Christine Hermosisima Jack J. Adrian Kimball Anderson and Karen Gatsis Anderson Kristopher J. Anderson Andy and Sue Arnold Paula Ausick Solomon Barnett and Camila Salvisberg
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…cont’d Directors Circle Bob and Trish Barr Deann and Rick Bayless Martha and Al Belmonte Dennis and Joan Berger Stephen and Lynn Bolanowski‡ Doug Bradbury Michael and Cathy Brennan Carole L. Brown David Callahan and Terri Abruzzo Nicole and Billy Cheeseman Drs. Rex Chisholm and Kathleen Green Michael and Edie Cohen Kate Cornelius-Schecter Mr. and Mrs. Dennis R. Cowhey Patricia Cox, Katie and Will Hunckler Judy and Tapas K. Das Gupta Diane Dawson Kenneth J. Debelius and Mary Attenweiler Greg Desmond and Michael Segobiano Anne M. Donahoe Philip and Marsha Dowd Bernard J. Dowling Drs. Thomas E. Durica and Susan Jacob Dr. Steven B. Edelstein Laura and Scott Eisen George Engeln Tom and Pat Erickson Marc Falleroni Maurice Fantus and Judith Aiello Roxanne Hori and Robert Felsenthal Paul and Christine Fisher‡ Stacy and Ian Fleming Steven Florsheim and Jennifer Friedes Lisa and John Folkers Kate and Michael Fridholm Mr. and Mrs. Sherwin Friedman Leonard Gail and Robin Steans David and Noreen Ann Gallagher Patti Eylar and Charlie Gardner Gary L. Gephart Beverly Wyckoff and Charles Ginsberg Charlie and Mary Gofen Ethel and Bill Gofen Sheila and Tom Gorey 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 Mr. John Harney Pam and David Harrington Jean Heller John Hergert and Kathryn Stevens David Kistenbroker and Cynthia Heusing Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Hill Dr. and Mrs. David Ingall Patricia Jeffers Timothy B. Johnson and Valerie B. Wiley Jared Kaplan and Maridee Quanbeck Jeremy Kaufman and Vered Hankin
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Mr. and Ms. Mark Kaufman Reis and Sherri Kayser Jonathan Klein and Susan Cohn Mr. and Mrs. Sanfred Koltun Dr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Korbet MD Raminder and Vinay Kumar Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lad Carol and Jerome Lamet Steven and Jody LaVoie Susan Lichtenstein and John Rokacz Robert Bud Lifton and Carol Rosofsky Anna and Robert A. Livingston Mrs. Barbara Lucas and Ms. Toni Sieve‡ Mark and Frances Mann Andrew and Pamela McGaan Becky and Bob McLennan Amy Laiken and Tim Michel Cathy and Robert Nathan Jean and Jordan Nerenberg Bob and Joyce O’Malley Elizabeth Orelup and Lawrence Sonntag Akin Owolabi Clint Paton Simon and Kim Perutz Dale and Loretta Pierson Ms. Sherri Pincus Jennifer and Perry Pinto Patricia Pippert and Steven Redfield Bradley and Patricia Reid Ms. Lauri Riggen Randy and Betsy Rochman Ms. Emily Sachs-Wong and Mr. Thad Wong Carlo and Lalie Scandiuzzi Howard and Gail Schaffner David and Susan Schmid David and Judith Sensibar Robert and Nancy Singleton Mr. and Ms. Joseph Squeri Matthew Steinmetz Kristin and Stan Stevens Rhonda and Scott Swanson James E. Thompson Nick Trakas and Marc Cerone Mr. and Mrs. Jay Tunney Dr. Carey Weiss and Dr. Karen Pierce Lorrayne and Steve Weiss Jane and Greg Wintroub Meredith Bluhm-Wolf and Bill Wolf Elizabeth Ziegler
Benefactors ($1,500-2,499) Anonymous (3) Mr. and Mrs. John Aalbregtse James Adams Kathi and Roger Adams Karen and Scott Alexander Catherine Allegra and James Tanner Polly Allen Nicholas and Kathleen Amatangelo Robert C. Anderson William and Carolyn Anthony Mr. and Ms. David Arch Stephanie and Dana Arnett Jeffrey S. Arnold and Ellen J. Neely Edgar Bachrach
Richard and Janice Bail Dr. Stephanie and Mr. Andy Baker‡ Yuri and Elena Balasanov Merrill and Alice Barden Cynthia Barginere Sandra Bass Bruce and Debbie Bentcover Shirley and Tom Berchou‡ Susen H. Berg and James C. Berg Ron and Colleen Bess Nicholas Biederman Shaun and Andy Block Patricia C. Bobb Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Boychuck Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Braun Janyce D. Brengel Robert and Mary Briscoe Mr. and Mrs. Norman Brooks Dawn and Harmon Brown George and Joyce Brown‡ John D. and Leslie Henner Burns Timothy Burroughs and Barbara Smith Stephen Byrne and Kerry Shannon Joseph and Cory Cancila‡ Kathleen and Robert S. Sheila J. Chapman and David D. Soo Dr. Rosalyn Chrenka Michael and Stephanie Chu Nancy Ciezki and Diane Kostecke James and Julie Coffman Steven Collens Liam and Francesca Connell Jennifer and Kevin Convery J. Gorman Cook Bryce Cooper Merle R. Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Brian Cornell Ms. Susan Cox and Mr. Mike Bolton Winnie and Bob Crawford 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 Patricia and Richard Doonan Jennifer and John Doran Erin and Ian Drury James and Kelly Epstein Sidney and Sondra Berman Epstein Mariwyn Evans Juliet and Marc Fallah David and Mary Farkas Randall Fearnow and Beth Compton Harris J. Feldman, M.D. Carol and Steven Felsenthal Marilyn and Larry Fields Mr. and Mrs. Richard Filler Elizabeth Foster and Michael Walsh Jim and Sandy Freeburg Kate Friedlob Kathryn C. Froney Drs. Brian and Denise Furlong Denise Michelle Gamble Tom and Beth Garrow‡
Paul and Audrey Gaynor Dr. Ralph Gebert and Elayne Gebert Terri and Stephen Geifman Dr. Michael Gelbort Scott George Mr. and Mrs. James J. Glasser Elizabeth Glassman Bob and Carol Goldberg Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Goldman Peter and Joellen Granson Mary and Jim Greene Kathleen and Adam Greetis Mr. William Gritsonis Charles R. Grode Suzanne Gylfe Ginger and Del Hall Joan Hall Claudine C. Hamm Mr. and Mrs. Peter Harmon Victoria and Charles Harris‡ Stacie R. Hartman Mark and Joelle Hayes Sandra L. Helton and Norman M. Edelson Marlene and Sonny Hersh Richard and Elaine Heuberger Andrew and Elizabeth Hibel Ann S. Hoenig and Jonathan L. Hoenig Marci and Ronald Holzer Kathleen and Jack Horn Arnold and Judith Horwich‡ Michael Hsu Brian W. Huebner Holly E. Humphreys Nicole and Pedro Irazoqui Mary Ittelson John Ittner Craig and Heidi Johnson Jeffrey Maling and Rebecca Johnston Jeffrey and Lisa Jozwiak Jeffrey A. Judd and Stephanie Deddish David Kathman Dr. Claudia Anne Katz Judith and Jerry Kaufman Adam and Renee Keats Sheryl and Tom Keith‡ Peter and Susan Kelly Gerould and Jewell Kern Susan and Richard Kiphart Tom Klarquist and Steve Somora Stephanie and Peter Klein Jean Ann Klingenstein James Kochalka Staley and Mike Krause and Family Stephen Kriegel Suzy Krueckeberg Mr. Matthew Kutcher and Ms. Rebecca Richards Karen Lalor Gerald R. Lanz and Lisa Kearns Lanz Bernard and Averill Leviton Tanya Levshina and Ilya Volvovski Stephanie F. Linn and Seth B. Krantz Dr. Paul M. Lisnek Beth Loeb Abby and George Lombardi Fran Lambros and John Lowry‡
Brian Lukanic and Kelly Dixon Mr. Oren Lund Arlene Manelli Sandy and Jerry Manne Barbara and Larry Margolis Christine and David Markovitz Jim and Lynn McClure Lee and Joyce McCullough Bob and Barb McCullough Randi Merel and Allen LeHew Ellie and Bob Meyers Michael and Susan Miller Dr. and Mrs. George and Maureen Miz Blake and Debra Moritz‡ William and Kate Morrison Ms. Lorna Filippini-Mulliken Pamela and Grady Murdock Patricia Murray-Rutz Jo and Wally Nard‡ Ms. Katherine Nardin Patrick J. Nash, Jr. Judy Neafsey and Terry Conway David Ellis and Hope Nightingale Mary Nolen Susan and George Obermaier Peg O’Connor Joe O’Leary Bridget R. O’Neill Susan and Ted Oppenheimer Sandra and Mark Ostler Brian A. Paetow and Gretchen K. Beetner Jim and Sue Pajakowski Jared Palmer and Lisa Frank Phyllis Parish Deep Patel Amy and Brent Peebles Sandra and Michael Perlow Raymond Perry Dr. Susan Burland and George Plumb Mr. Milton Podolsky Avi and Joan Porat Andrew and Judy L. Porte Mary Beth and Terry Porter Sylvia J. Pozarnsky and Tom Riley Elliott Quigley Linda Reid Lynne Remington and Geoff Goldberg Sherry and Bob Reum Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Rhoads Nina Riccardi Susan and Edwin Ritts John C. Roberts and Lynn D. Fleisher Dr. Abbie Roth and Sandra Gladstone Roth Holly Rothschild and Ken Buchanan Janet and Philip Rotner Bob Rowe George and Kimberly Ruhana Mr. Mitchell Sabshon Francis C. Sadac Michael R. Salem Richard and Susan Sanders Pamela and Fred Sasser Paul Scavone and Donna Pawlus Susan Schaalman Youdovin and Charlie Shulkin
Michelle Maton and Mike Schaeffer Mr. Joseph Scheper Ms. Elizabeth Schubert Matthew and Tina Schubert John Schuchert and Alan Kozlowski Diana and Richard Senior Mark and Kimberly Shadle Smita N. Shah Surendra and Dorothie Shah Michael Shapiro and Deb Gohr Shapiro Nancia Shawver and Larry Weiner Hope and Jeffrey Sheffield Scott and Tommy Sheridan Judy and Jeffrey Silverman Ms. Julia Simpson James and Mary Jo Slykas Heather and Adam Smedstad‡ Charles Smith Neil Smith Family Ron and Leslie Smith Ronald C. Smith Sharon Specht Ms. Nicole Stavish Kelly and Jami Stone Brock and Jeanine Stout‡ Gail and John Straus Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Streeter Mary Stowell and Jim Streicker Lauren and Steve Strelsin Judy Sugarman Lisa Sullivan William and Julie Szematowicz Mark and Leah Taylor The Tipton Family The Toledo-Hoyer Family John and Maribeth Totten Annie Trooien and Christian Dill Greg and Mary Tuite Reed and Rosemary Tupper Hollis and Alvan Turner Scott Turow Brady I. Twiggs‡ Tali and Liat Tzur Marilee Unruh Shawn VanDerziel and Jay Clarke Donna and Dirk Vos The Wakes Steven Wayland and Jennifer Wesley Jennifer and Bryan Weinstein Tom and Blaine Wells Jack and Keli Wildermuth Donna Wilkinson Eugene H. Winkler Jessica and Jeff Wisniewski‡ Richard and Mary Woods Mrs. Melinda Yost Marshall Eileen and David Zampa
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Individual Contributors Annual Fund Steppenwolf thanks the many supporters who help bridge the gap between annual operating costs and ticket sales. We regret that, due to space limitations, we are unable to recognize gifts below $150. To all our benefactors, we thank you for making possible another season of engaging, provocative theater. Make your gift today by visiting steppenwolf.org/support or calling Suzanne Miller at 312-654-5617. Gifts are as of Novemebr 30, 2015. Producers ($1,000 – 1,499)
Anonymous Vanessa Abron George and Debbie Angelillo The Anixter Family Andrew Annacone and Bela Gandhi John Asplin and Christine Orders Mike and Karen Atwood Peggy Bagley and Rabbi Douglas Goldhamer Scott and Kimberly Wayne Gustavo Bamberger Catherine Bannister Charles Barone Ted and Robbie Beaty† Mr. and Mrs. Eric Belcher John and Kerry Benevides Lois J. Bider Jon Blanc David Blowers Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Borst Donald F. Bouseman Marcus Brady Marjorie Bransfield Janet Burch Michael Canmann Ray Capitanini Stephanie Comer Liese Dallbauman William Dietz, Jr. Michael DiMedio John C. Donnelly Margaret and Chris Duhon Joan and John Dysart Phyllis Ellis Mr. and Mrs. John Favia Susan Flynn June Freidlich Lori Mae Frith† Susan and John Gibbons Gordon and Wendy Gill Sue-Gray Goller Richard and Catherine Gottfred Jonathan and Sarah Graham† Mr. and Ms. Brooks Gruemmer Jasmine E. Guy Mr. and Mrs. John B. Harris Lois and Marty Hauselman James and Anne Heger Midge and Frank Heurich James A. Jolley, Jr. and R. Kyle Lammlein Mr. and Mrs. Tom Karlson Janet Knauff† Pat and Mike Koldyke Rachel Kraft Barry and Cheryl Kreiter Daniel Castellaneta and Deborah Lacusta Bob and Pat Lavey† Daniel Laytin Madeline and Steve Lesnick Patricia L. Levy Diane Longoria Mark and Carol Lorenz
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Mr. and Ms. Carl Lukach Julia Luscombe Marge Marcus Drs. Brent and Susan Martin Michael E. McCaslin Lyn McKeaney Dr. Janis Mendelsohn† Mr. and Mrs. David Moes Mr. and Mrs. Steve Monieson Michael Murdock Howard and Cathy Niden Bruce Norris Barbara and Daniel O’Keefe Shawna and Jay Owen Michael and Barvette Patterson Melissa Peralta Jim Perkins Frank and Mary Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ponterio Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Pope John Ratliff Rev. Thomas F. Reilly Jr. Desirée Rogers Joanne and Paul Ruxin A. Sue Samuels Guyneth and William H. Sharp Christine A. Slivon† Mary Clare and Joseph B. Starshak Michael and Salme Harju Steinberg† Rachel and David Sternberg Mr. and Mrs. Pat Sullivan Anne Taft Dr. and Mrs. James V. Talano Elaine R. Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Steve Theiss Mario and Traci Tricoci Ellen Van Wart Betty Vandenbosch† Mr. and Mrs. Ben Webster Harriet White Ruth Winter Mr. and Mrs. Ray Young
Ensemble ($500-999)
Anonymous (9) Judith and Fred Adler Gavin Campbell and Diana Aixala Jennifer Alexander and Brian Ivory Mar Alkemade Jim and Sheila Amend† Walter Aque Leslie and Bill Barker Priscilla Ryan and Frank Battle Julie and Howard Benario Scott and Carla Benigni Susan R. Benner J. Berkowitz Harriet and Howard N. Bernstein Jeff Bethke and Leah Vaselopulos Beryl and David Bills† Shannon Binder and Rob Friess Lois and Stanley Birer Mr. and Mrs. Philip Block III
R. Darrell Bock Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Bolas James Botana and Monica Khetarpal† Michael and Kate Bradie† Julia Brady Hoexter Lin Brehmer and Sara Farr Elizabeth Brier and Mitch Brier David Briggs† Robert and Joell Brightfelt Beth Sprecher Brooks Susan Buchanan and Steve Buchanan Michelle and David Buck David A. Buls Gregory C. Cameron Fairbank and Lynne Carpenter Betty Cleeland† Marge and Lew Collens† Pam and Howard Conant Cheryl and Gary Conley Everett and Susan Conner† Ed Cook and Melissa Perrett Cook Stephanie and Barry Batson† Maureen Crowley Rathin Datta Richard and Lisette Davison Barbara L. Dean Mary and Daniel Deziel Austin Dias† Harriet and Lou Dicerbo Carmelita Dockery, ABD Marissa Downs David Dranoff and Wendy Epstein Robert Druzinsky and Renee Friedman Patrick and Julie Duffy Tom Elden Jennifer M. Ellin Linda A. Ellis Erika Erich KC Ferguson Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Fishman Catherine S. Flanagan Jean and Jim Foley Mr. and Mrs. Alan Freemond Rebecca and Barry Friedland Joanne Friedland Mr. and Mrs. John Garber Thomas and Patricia Germino† Dawn and Eddie Gershman Mr. and Ms. Nick Giampietro William J. Gibbons Richard Ginsberg and NatalieTessler Keith Goggin Deidra D. Gold Dr. Paul Goldstein and Ms. Nasrin Mahani Enid J. Golinkin† Robin Winters Goolsbee and Austan Goolsbee Leo and Linda Gordon Chester Gougis and Shelley Ochab John S. Mrowiec and Karen Granda Laurence and Carrie Grant Dr. Kitty Green Michael and Lisa Greenfield
Mark Greer and Jason Short Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hacker† David Haley Donald and Susan Hallberg Harry Halme Bill Hamilton Chester and Phyllis Handelman Liz Hartong Richard and Dorothy Harza Stacee Hasenbalg Jean Hawkinson Christie Hefner Sarah Henderson James LaForce and Stephen Henderson Rachel Henry James and Margot Hinchliff Anne Linsdau-Hoeppner and Walter F. Hoeppner III Kilton Hopkins† Karen Hunken† Clare and Mark Hurrelbrink† Jean Perkins and Leland Hutchinson William E. Ibe Dr. and Mrs. Stavros Ionides Tim Jaster Sharon R. Johnston Drs. Dennis and Kathryn Karsh Katerina Herder Polly Kawalek Dr. Susan A. Kecskes† Thomas E Keim David and Lisa Kelly Chris Kendrick and Kasturi Haldar† Kathryn G. and Michael J. Kennedy Helen J. Kessler Patricia and Wayne Kik† Mike and Leslie King Frank and Katherine Kinney† James Kinoshita and Merrillyn Kosier Laurie Kladis Zara Klaff Mr. and Mrs. David Knapp John Kobza Jeffrey Koh Leslie Kondziela Jeff and Katie Kowalsky Rob and Laura Kozloff Renee Kuklenski Neal and Kathleen Kulick Carol L. Kutak George M. Langlois, Ph.D.† Melanie Larch and Rudy Panucci† Patricia Lauber Sheila Fields Leiter Dr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Levin Catherine Leyser Stacy and Peter Lindau Bobbie and Rob Linxweiler Karyn Lutz Randi Ragins and Bob Markowski Jennifer Marling Stuart Martin George and Nancy Matkov Dan Mazur Robert and Eleanor M. McAllister Mike and Cindy McCabe Michael McCahey Tarell Alvin McCraney Mr. and Mrs. R. Edward McGreevy† Paul and Lana McHenry Kathleen A. McQueeny Sheila and Harvey Medvin
Susan Messing Laurie Metcalf James Miles-Polka Mary Kate Miller Marcus Mintz andAshley Mintz Joyce Morimoto† Corinne S. Morrissey Gerald and Maia Mullin Laura Mutz Walter Nathan Joan Neil Wendy Norris Emily and Hank Neuberger Mr. and Mrs. Charles Norwesh John and Joy O’Malley Grayce Papp Patricia Parchem and Candace Zimmerman† Jana R. O’Brien and Wayne T. Parman John and Roberta Paskvalich Thomas Pawlik and Ava Cohn Susan A. Payne Stacy Pepper Josh Peters Harvey and Beth Plotnick Frank C. Pond† Pam and Dean Pontikes† Mr. Bill Prester V. Pristera, Jr.† Dave and Darby Putman Pamela and Edwin Qualls† Bernard and Joan Rabinowitz Richard and Joan Ralph Jeff and Susan Rashid Gabriel and Dorit Raviv Mr. and Mrs. Sal Razi Bill and Tracy Reeder P. Kevin Reidy† Fred and Karen Rhynders† Gerald T. Riccioni Laura Riddle Angela Robertson Stephen and Caryn Robin Steve Rodichok and Renee Gattone† Ronald and Glo Rolighed Honey and Howard Rosenfeld Joe Ross and Jean Shutler† Lisa and Doug Rosskamm Shilpa Rupani Carol S. Sadow Bettylu and Paul Saltzman Sheldon and Lynne Sandman Bill Savage Curt Schade Stephanie Scharf and David Taber† Allison and Charles Scherer Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Schewe Sheila Schiller Cynthia Schilsky Michelle Schlack Mr. and Ms. Gregory Schulson Carla Scott† John Scott and Linda Johnson† Richard and Betty Seid Shannon Seipel Jeff and Sonia Semenchuk† Leslie Shad and Joe Brennan Tara Shannon Danny and Elly Courtney Shea Luna Okada and Wynn Sheade Timothy Sherck†
Mr. and Mrs. David R. Shevitz Susanna Shuman Peter and Colleen Sichrovsky† Stephanie Smith Mr. and Ms. Vik Sohoni Diana and Thomas Stamborski Tanya Stanfield Nikki and Fred Stein Patty Sternberg Tricia and Kevin Stewart Linda and John Stock Lawrence Stone and Margaret Jongleux Jennifer Strojin Jennifer Stuart Linda and Stephen Sullivan Yvonne Sutor† Paul Sweitzer Obie and Peter Szidon Ann Taylor and Stephen Skardon John R. and Catherine Taylor Ilene Patty and Tom Terpstra Carrie Thoms Fred Tokowitz Carol D. Trapp Edward and Edith Turkington Stacey Turner Howard and Jane Tyner Nathan Vanderploeg John and Julie Varga David Wagener Michael and Gere Warnecke Eric Wasilowski Laura and Bob Watson† Melissa and Reeve Waud Joyce Webster Michael Weiland and Shelley MacGregor Kal Wenig John W. Wheeler Steve and Bonnie Wheeler Anne and Jay Whipple Michele Willmott Gary and Modena Wilson† Matthew Wilson and Anne Posner Mark and Christie Wilson† George Witchek Esther and Stanley Wojcicki Sarah R. Wolff and Joel L. Handelman Sha Wolkowicki Joe Wolnski and Jane Christino Andrea Worth Karen and Douglas Yade Heather Zimmerman and David Gaito
Designers ($250-499) Anonymous (28) Thomas W. Abendroth and Terri L. Mascherin Steve Abrams Jeannie L. Adams Jazmina Aguilar† Mary Aherne† Philip and June Aimen† Nadia Alaudini Thomas B. Aldrich III Kenneth Alexander Mark W. Alison Richard and Jill Almeida Greg and Janine Amoroso Mary and Paul F. Anderson Cedric H. Antosiewicz and Margaret M. Gudenas
†Step-by-Step We salute the individual donors who have committed to a recurring monthly or quarterly gift to
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…cont’d Annual Fund Lorilyn Aquino Nataly Arber John Arthur Deborah Ashen and Cara Meiselman† Hrayr Attarian Mr. and Mrs. James Aubin† Kaye B. Aurigemma Leah Avila Mr. and Mrs. Scott Stealey Jim and Patty Babin Bill and Ann Baker John and Sharon Baldwin Mr. Ronald Balsewich Michael and Mary Baniak Simon Barbier† Alexandra Barker† M. Z. Barnes John Baron Mia A. and Scott Bass Laura M. Batzer† Thomas Bearrows and Holly Hirst Michael Beasley Lawrence Bell John and Taru Berg John and Elizabeth Berge† Julian and Joan Berman Dr. Mary E. Belford MD and Mr. Ric Berta Mr. and Mrs. Tim Berthel Adrian and Arta Beverly James B. Bishop and Janet K. Nelson John Blackburn and Bill Gilmer Frances and Ed Blair Nicholas J Blair† Terry Blake and Deborah Maue† Marc D. Blakeman Bernard and Nancy Blayer Dan Bleil Lawrence and Abby Block Mark Bloom Anthony Boggiano Dominique Bond† Nicole Bonk Emily Borovsky Ted Bots Aldridge and Marie Bousfield Samuel and Phyllis Bowen Jeff Boyce† Kevin Bradley† Andrea Brands Stasia Brannon Mrs. John J. Bransfield, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Braun Susan M Brazas Karen Breen Elia and Louis M. Elia† Robert and Sherri Brewer Graham Brisben Sarah Brittin† Reid Brody Tim Brogla and Laura Demoor Tom and Mary-Doug Brown Ed Bucher† Jay K. Buck Rony and Tom Buckley Rita Buczynska Scott and Pam Budd Suzette Bulley Bruce and Kate Burgun John and Maureen Burke Crystal and Thomas F. Bush John Byrd Robert and Cheryl Byron
Thomas Campbell Terri Candela Alexandra Carlson Richard and Cheryl Chamblin Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Chandler Helen and Paul Chang Gerry and Carol Chrisman James Christle† Anthony Churchill† Carol and Michael Clarke† Bente Clausen† Mr. and Mrs. Terrance Coleman Thomas and Kathleen Coleman Peter and Judith Connolly† Sigrid Connor Erin Cook† Carrie Coon Michael and Cynthia Cooper Arlene and Harvey Coustan Roy Cowell Kara J. Coyle Shirley Craven, Ph.D. Deborah and Bruce Crown Allyson Cunningham† Dan Curley† Mark Curran Dean Czuma Mary Davidson and David Orkowski† Ted Davidson Rob Davis Michelle and Ronald De Vlam† Roxanne Decyk and Lew Watts† Geralyn L. Delaney Brian Dennen Pierre Desy and Michel Desjardins Matthew J. Devereux Jeff Dineen† Toni Diprizio Michele and Robert Disselhorst Jeremy and Zarina Docken† Dorothy L. Domuray Mr. and Ms. Dowdle Lionel Downer† Raymond and Marybeth Drake Rosanne Druian Nicole Drusinsky Natalie Dudek† Arthur and Elizabeth Duquette Mr. and Mrs. Jon R. Dutcher David and Alexandra Earle Jeanene Ebert Wiley and Merry Edmondson Estia Eichten and Deborah Eichten Michael and Kristen Goggin† Jason Emeott† Tim and Jane Evans Brian Fabes and Lisa Schneider Fabes Tom and Terry Fallon Demitri and Pamela Fardelos Bill Farrand Toni and Joel Fenchel Dr. and Mrs. James M. Fisch Annalise Fischer Peter Fischer Liz Fisher† Jeremiah Fisher† Andrea Fishman Marilyn E. Fites Richard Fizdale and Mara Dana John and Patti Flanagan Sam Fleischacker and Amy Reichert† Heather and Jeff Fleitz
Charlotte and Robert D. Flinn Michael Flowers and Daryl Wells Jim and Yvonne Fogerty† Bernadette Foley and Richard Landgraff† Mike Folk Paul Fong Jeff and Julie Forgash Karen Forsling and Monique Sandberg Jon Fosgitt and Kim Suhanic John and Adrian Foster William Fotis Timothy and Janet Fox Reverend Mark A. Fracaro† Aron Frankel and Kirsten Mull Frederick Frankel† Dr. and Mrs. James Franklin Louis and Stephanie Freeman Susan and Sy Frolichstein Susan Fuchs, M.D. Alexis Funches Julie and Tony Galiotto Mr. and Ms. Galligan Joseph and Christina Galvin† Timothy A. Gant and Scott Perry Heather Gardner† Hank and Sandy Gentry Nancy Gidwitz Tara Gillespie Marina and Sander Gilman† Daniel Gilmour Clark and Nancy Gilpin Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Glaser Jill Glaser Howard and Anneliese Glick Sue Golan Jaye and John Golanty† Marvin and Phyllis Goldblatt Karen Goldstein† David Gomel† Michelle Goodman Sam Goodman Elena Gottreich Joanne Graham Patricia Graham Paula Grasso Nancy Green Susan Griffin† Craig A. Griffith James and Lynn Grogan† Marie Gunn† Dr. and Mrs. John W. Gustaitis John and Donna Guydan William C Haddad Sarah Hadley Steven Hall† Ted and Kathleen Halloran Bob and Melanie Halvorson† Steve Hannah Carrie B. Hanson† Mr. and Mrs. Joel Harris Zena Leah Harris Barbara Hart† Stephanie J Hart Tom and Virginia Hartley† Mr. and Mrs. Donald Harvey Joe Hasman Ali Hassan and Amber Fritz† Tobi and Sydney Heekin Mary Heggen† Pat and Ron Henning Marvin And Karen Herman Constance Herrera†
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Claudia Herrera-Morales† Mr. and Ms. Dale Hershfield Lina and Dave Hilko† Fred Hill James Hill and Patrice Keleher Joal Hill† Linda and John Hillman Edward C. Hirschland Stephen Hnatow Matthew Hoffman† Michelle and Glenn Holland John E. Holland Jo Holzer James Holzhauer Mary and Dermot Horgan Joseph Horton and Sandra Morrison Leigh and John Hourihane Thomas and Karen Howell Patricia Hunt† Robin and Harry Hunter Patricia Hurley Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hutchinson Dr. Irena Hyvel DDS Jim and Joyce Ibers Matthew Ingenito† Elizabeth Ingram Jorge and Beatriz Iorgulescu Cynthia K McWilliams† Jeremy Jackson† Tim Jackson Ronald and Lizette Jacobson John David Jawor† Douglas and Margaret Jayes† William Jennings† Craig “CJ” Jensen and Craig Dannenbrink Ed Jeske and John Hern Cortez Johnson† Mr. Scott Johnstone Todd and Jennifer Jones Daniel and Mary Ann Jordan Angela Kabbes† Melvin and Annie Kahn James Kain† Janet and Carl Kalbhen Gregory and Marissa Kalman Joseph J. Kane Olwyn J. Kane Myrna Kaplan Norma and Nolan Kaplan Jena Karcazes Mr. and Mrs. James Kargman Aviva Katzman and Morris Mauer† Matthew J. Keller Stacy M. Kemp† Lucy Kereta-Bloch† Jeffrey Kerr David and Sharon Kessler Andrew Keyt Seema Khan† Linda Behan and Vincent Kinehant Sylvia and John Kinney Drs. Tom and Linda Kirch Dr. and Mrs. M. Barry Kirschenbaum Matt and Karen Klickman Monica Kline Dawn Klingensmith and Jeff Pinkerton† Don and Cheryl Kobetsky Michael Kochman Janet Kohrman Electra D. Kontalonis Cheryl and Robert Kopecky Marilee Kovacs
Magdalena Kowalczyk Julie Kratochvil† Mrs. Fred A. Krehbiel Diane and Bill Kuhlmann† Bob Kunio and Libby Roth† Mary Kupferberg† Carolyn Kurtz and Gary Steinberg† Terri Lacy Pamela K. Ladd Sarah M. Laeuchli† Chuck and Diane Laff Kurt Lagerloef† Thomas Lariviere† Mr. and Mrs. Joe LaRocco Robert Larrimore† Peter and Shirley Dugdale Laundy Hannah Law and Richard Cotton Catherine and Peter Lawler Raymond Lawson† Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lebolt Peter and Judith Lederer Bill Lee and Malinda Hamann† Yohannan Lee† Linda Legner Leslie Lehman† Jeffrey and Elise Lennard Wallace and Carol Lennox David and Sandy Lentz Craig Lepkowski Marc and Cynthia Levin Gregory Lewis and Mary Strek† Shana Lewis and Rob Magasano Grant and Michelle Ley† Fran and Chuck Licht† Robert and Martha Lichter Arlene Lieb Jean Linsner Lynn Liston and Patrick C. Littlejohn† Jessica Litman, Jon Weinberg and Ari Litman Weinberg Peter Littlewood† Margit “Maggie” Livingston† Kate Lloyd† Gershon and Louise Locker Renee Logan Robert Lorenty† Katherine M. Lorenz Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lovaas Jeff and Nancy Lowenthal† Judy and George Lowman Ilene and Lawrence Lubell† Jeffery and Katherine Lula Mr. and Ms. Ben Lumpkin David and Kristin Lynch† Mr. and Ms. Michael P. Malone Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Manak Samantha and David Mann Wendy Manto† Gloria and Joseph R. Marcus Steve and Melissa Marovich Mr. and Ms. Peter Mars Dan Martin Ed and Linnea Martin† The Masnato Family John Kenny and Cynthia Matthews David and Karen Mattenson Joan and Jerry Matson Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Maurice Jacob May Lisa Mayntz and Bill Blidy John M. McCabe Derrick McCarthy
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…cont’d Annual Fund John and Christine Pfeiffer Linda S. Piccolo Barb and Ned Piehler John Pintozzi Anthony Pitluga Ms. Kate Pokorny Camelia Pop Stephen Porvin† Posner Family Trust Michael Powell and Debora Boyda† John and Camaro Powers† Jean and Preston Price† R. Scott Purdy Marcia Purze Mr. and Mrs. Jay Ramsey† Carolann Randall Dale Rankin Mack† Frederic Rasio Mr. and Mrs. Ken Rattner Bridget and Louis Ray Stephanie Reinhart† Lisa Remby Clisson and Patricia Rexford James R. Richardson Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Richter, Jr.† Richard and Susan Rieser Sandi Riggs Andrew Riviere† Dennis M. Robb Carol and Riney Robertson Chloe Robinson† Louis and Barbara Rocah Mary Lu and Kenneth Roffe Deborah Rogers Maryl Rosen Sarene L. Rosen Linda Rosenblum and Steven Swiryn Linda and Ronald Rosenthal† Mr. and Ms. Richard Rosenthal Mrs. Donald S. Roth Michael and Bonnie Rothman Alan Rottman Renee Rouse† T. Marshall Rousseau Louis and Julie Rubin Susan B. and Dr. Myron E. Rubnitz Manfred Ruddat Kathryn W. Rugen† Ray Rusnak Matt Russell Diana and Ed Ruthman Dan Sackett Jeffrey and Ellen Sadur Esther Saks John and Eileen Saksa Dirk Denison and David Salkin Van and Sue Salmans Stephen and Leatrice Sandler Mr. and Mrs. Martin Sandoval Hari Santhanam Brett Saternus Christopher and Ann Marie Saternus Robert and Mary Ann Savard† Lizzy and Josh Scheinfeld Tony and Celeste Scolaro† Lesley Scott† Carrie Secrist David Shanahan Eve Shapiro† Neil Shapiro David and Kimberly Shaw
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Jon Will and Ada Mary Gugenheim† Leah Williams Matthew Williams† Melani and Pete Wilson Yael and Alex Winkler† Jodie Winnett Lawrence Wojcik Coleman Wolf and Ellen Chapelle† Ann R. Wolfe Lisa Wolfe and Mark DiGanci Andrew and Meghan Woltman† Timothy Wyman Carol N. Yamamoto Dick Yankow Dr. Rodney and Susan Yergler† Scott Yoder and Kelly Robertson-Yoder Fred Young† Judith Youngs Daniel Ziembo and Nancy Cook Tighe Zimmers Mark and Margie Zivin
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Anonymous (35) Richard and Louise Abrahams Heidi Adams† John B. Albright Allan Alson andSue Ann Glaser Evie Alter Audrey S. Altounian Autumn R. Anderson† Donna Gay Anderson Gary Anderson and Diane Graziano Irene Anderson† Harold and Judith Anderson† Mary Anselmo Jurgis and Dalia Anysas Rachel Arfa Jennifer Arneson Kevin and Leize Averill Rex Babiera Mark Baby Linda A. Bacci Alexandra Bachhuber Stephen Baime Spencer and Daniel Baker Elizabeth and Jack Bannon Simon Bare† Andy Barnes† Joan Barnhart Warren and Beverly Bartel Mary and Tom Barton Dr. Bruce and Sally Bauer† Mitzi Baum Debra Baxter Walter Bayer Levi Beaver Heather Becker Carl and Carol Belber† Janis Bell Nancy Bellew and Rachel Arfa Betsy and James W. Benoit R.L. Benton Dr. David Berkson Carlos A. Bernal Jr. and Patricia Bernal† Leslie Bertagnolli Mary Anne and Joe Bigane Ben Birch John Blair and Liz Buchanan Sarah and Steven Blanck Teresa N. Blaurock
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Frima H. Blumenthal Claudia and John Boatright Linda Bolte Sharalyn Borchers Willard and Helen Boris Brenda Borkenhagen Elizabeth Botts Kurt Bowden Bob and Sue Bowker Woods Bowman and Michelle Thompson Maureen Boyle Erin Brady Steven and Lisa Bosco David Brauner† Judith and Harold Bregman Jason Brett Francine Cella and William Briska Carolyn Brna Tom Broderick Sharon Bronstein Frank Brooks and Andrea Twiss-Brooks† Jean Broom Evelyn G. Brown Myra Brown William and Margaret Brown Craig Bruska Sharon Burch Greg Burkhardt† Richard Butler Kelly and Kasia Byrne Toni and Mike Cainkar Maggie Green Cambria Vera Capp Barry Joseph Carlson Michael Carnow and Abby Reiss Sharon Carr Ian and Katherine Carrus Bobby Caton and Michael Parlett Gabrielle Cauchon Tamisha Causey Beverly and Dennis Cavanaugh Oya Celikbilek Sherry Centanni James Chandler Iva Cheng Stephen and Jane Chernof Debbie Chipman Kurt Christoffel Steve Cieslewicz Dr. and Mrs. Robert Clark Kimberly Clawson† Marvin R. Cohen James Cohn Cindy and Patrick Collier Nelda J Connors Mary L Conway Lawrence Cook Dan Cornell Susan Craft Norma I. Crane Angela Cribben† Colin and Teri Cross Catherine Cudahy† David Curry Daniel Cyganowski Beverly and Anthony D’Agostino Jane Dailey Doris Dallow Sarah Zukerman Daly and Robert Daly Margaret and John Dantico Brian Delker† Michelle and Christopher DeMent
Stewart and Shari Diamond Gia DiGiacobbe The DiGregorio’s† Lori Dimun Steven DiPaola Robert and Karen Dirmish Kathryn Ditmars Evan Djikas and Jennifer Djikas Annette and Ronald Dluger Joseph Dellaratta Judy and Jerry Drommerhausen Eileen and Howard Dubner Barbara Dunn John and Pat Dyble Victor C. Dye and Joyce Richards Dye Wendy Eager Therese Ebarb Rick Eddington Sharon Eiseman and Noel Hertz David L. Elam Jr. Salli Eley John and Mary Empfield Arthur Enk Jackie Epstein Richard Ettlinger Joan and John Fadden James Fahringer† Helen Fauber Stephen Fedo Drs. Richard and Roberta Feldman Robert and Kathleen Fife Marty and Susie Fine Fred Fischer and Heather D. Will Lois Farrell Fisher Sara Stern and Ted Fishman† Kiera and David Fitzgerald Jeanne Flosi Adrienne Flowers Calvin Forbes Marilyn and Eric Fors† Patricia Forsythe Jamel Franklin Rhona Frazin Jean and Michael Freed Neil Freeman Bill and Nancy Freitag Mrs. Roselyn Friedman Richard and Lois Fuhrer Amy J. Fyfe Gil Gaitan Donna Gallery Barb Gam Richard Gardiner Raymond and Patricia Gass Mark and Bonnie Gehrman James Geiger Barbara J. Geist Julia and Mark Gerstein Hugh and Doris Gilbert Karla Giroux Gerry and Stan Glass Martin Glickman Eileen Glynn Katherine Godfrey and Warren Maltzman Rachel and William Goldbeck Robert Goldberg and Dodie Weinstein Mr. and Mrs. David Golder Deena and Larry Goldman Joel and Varda Goldman Marsha and Michael Goldstein Dr. Deirdre Dupre and Dr. Robert Golub Jessica L. Gonzalez
Mark Gordy Joseph and Sarah Graham Victoria Granacki and Lee Wesley Bobby Grant† Judy Grasmick Gabriel Greene Larry Greenstein Justus Gries Merle and Barry Gross Gregor Gruenthaler Joan and Guy Gunzberg Joe Guthridge Robert and Patricia Hahn Andrew Halbur Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hallberg Sarah Hamid Bruce Handler Dr. Raymond and Arlene Handler Jill Hankee Robert Harper and Wendy Miller Brian and Lindsey Hayes Diana J Healy Richard and Bridget Heathfield Albert and Amy Heber Alison Heiser Mattsen Heller† Martha Henry Lynne Hensel and Larry Kameya† Ms. Michelle Henstock Joyce K. Herdliska Peter Herzum and Simona Cirio Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hession† Mr. and Mrs. Allen Hintz Bill and Pat Hitt Dennis Hjelm Vivian and Dave Hock Philip and Eileen Hoffman Ryan Holst Karen and Bob Howard David and Kristen Huffman-Gottschling Jennifer Humke Beth Hummelberg and Dave Dimmlich David Hunt and Ellen Aiken Richard Hutner and Lena Motev Jim and Peg Isherwood Mrs. J Javors Poonam Jha Ruth Johnston† Fran and Harvey Kaluzna Mary Jo Kanady Jerry Karlin Judy Kass Betsy L. Katz Rich and Heidi Katz Judith Kaufman Loreta Kavaliunas Sandra Blau Martin and Barbara Keeley Francis and Sherri Kelch† Robert Kelsey Steve Kerch† Rita Kerns Gizem Keysan† Vriginia Killian Lund Joseph and Catherine King Joy King James Kinney Jeffrey Kirk Donald and Joan Kittler Douglas and Catherine Knuth Amy Kohn Betty H. Kolb
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…cont’d Annual Fund James Kreidler Elizabeth Krymski and Matt Monahan Larry and Margie Kubacki† Ken and Janet Kubis Matt and Jen Kueker Walter and Elaine Kurczewski Marvin Lader Steve LaHaie Schnell Lambert Jake Lansburgh Jesse Lava Mark Lavin and Eddie Herbeck Roberta Lee Laurie Leli Jim and Christine Lentz Steven Leon Susan Levitt Raymond and Norene Lewis† Sara Lewis† Lance Lichtor Mr. and Mrs. Paul Liebenson Joanna Liff Peter Lipton Mr. and Mrs. Burton Litwin Velda Lloyd Ms. and Mr. Marjorie Loeb Arthur and Barb Loevy Jack and Ingrid LoGiudice Mary and Terri Lominicki Amanda Love and Brian Fuller Mardie MacKimm Jim Maclennan Madeline MacMillan Alice R. Macy Claude Maechling and Carrie McNally† Frank and Chris Maggio Dr. Robert Mahmarian, DPM Martin and Allison Malecki J. V. Malkovich Sandra Mangurian Donna Marcuccilli David Marker and Georgann Joseph Tom and Robin Martin† Henry and Peggy Matson Mr. and Mrs. R. David Matthews Alycia Matz Larry Mayer Mary McArthur Dr. and Mrs. Leonard Mccormick Stacey and Patrick McCusker Tim and Karen McDonald Terrance and Jane McElroy Susan and Dennis McGoldrick Jackie McGrath Mary and Dan Mcguire Therese McGuire Cathy McKee Ann and Christopher McKee† Ryan and Claire McKenzie Denise and Barry McKeown Florence Mcmillan Robert and Lorel McMillan Claretta Meier Mr. and Mrs. John L Mentzer Michael and Nancy Merel Jennifer Miller Alison Millerick Nathan Fleming and Abby Mohaupt Chris and Kathe Monley J. Clifford Moos Mary Louise H. Morrison
Dr. and Mrs. Martin Mozes Robert Murphy Karen Muth Nancy Fleck Myers Jenny Nagaoka and Bart Longacre Kurt Nakaoka and Nancy Morris Vincent and Amy Narea Elke Aippersbach and Piers Nash Rita Nathanson Kalpana Neelakantan Erika Nelson Vernon Nelson and Kay Alden Patricia and John Nesbitt Charlotte Newfeld SaoMai Nguyenmau† Dani Nichols† Mark and Maggie Nichter† Karen Nickelson Dale Nook andKaren Braam Nook Maciek Nowak Lawrence Nutson James and Beverlyn O’Connor Ronan and Jill O’Donovan† Shelia and Julian Oettinger Chaz Olajide Barbara and Franklin A. O’Leary Paul Oliver Jeffrey Olsen† Kirsten Olson Peter and Alanne Ori Jamie and Rachel Orlikoff† Carol and Ken Ortiz Jerome and Kathryn Osen† Lauren Pace Valerie Paro Mark and Mary Partridge Mr. and Mrs. Pawlak Caroline Pearson Raymond Olson and Paula Pederson Lauren Perlstein Joshua Peters Ross and Jackie Peterson Sheldon and Marcia Pevsner Mr. and Ms. Yasen Peyankov Mike and Alejandra Pilarz Brett Plyer Carrie and Michael Powers† Mr. and Mrs. Michael Powills Elaine and Ronald Prebish Mark Price Charlie Propsom Mr. and Mrs. William B. Prugh Lynn and Clayton Pruitt Felicia Pugh and Robert Collins Andre Raiford Sr. Heidi Ralli Dean Rapp Chuck Rebesco Rissa and John Reddan Beth and Michael Reese Jim Reid Joy Reis Lev Revutsky Mr. and Mrs. James Reynolds John Rice Donald Riegelman and Kathryn Rouse Virginia Riehl Paul Rink Sally and Tim Riordan Burt and Fran Rissman Amanda Roberts Bill and Deborah Roberts
Joseph A Rochetto and Arthur H Anderson Sandra and Jeffrey Rochman Susan W. Rogaliner Hector and Michelle Vazquez† Mr. and Mrs. Alan Rosenberg Dr. Michael Rosenberg Bernhard and Judith Rosenstein Michael and Erin Ross Kathryn Rothstein Lou and Kathy Rotta Mr. and Mrs. Mark Rottweiler Joseph D Ruggirello Barry Rundquist Christine Ruttenberg Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Dario and Theresa Sacomani† Cesar Salas Carolyn Clayton and Patrick Sandercock Susan Tobias and Alan Shapiro William B. Schildgen Eric and Jill Schiller Meredith Schilsky† Alice and Don Schindel Bronwyn Schlaefer Rose Schmidt† David and Alexis Schmitz Warren Schreier Brian Schwanitz Barbara Jo and Thomas D. Scott Devan Seaman Scott Seifert Elizabeth G. Selmier George Shadid Margaret Shaklee Elizabeth and Michael Shapiro Gil Sharon and Ann Taylor Jennifer P. Sheffield Cheryl and Philip Sheridan† Brian and Melissa Sherman Karen Shields† Meredith Shippee Mr. and Mrs. William Shorey† Culleen Siebert Brent Siegel Bruce K. Siewerth Amanda Signorelli Jodi Silberman Paul and Sue Silverman† Ilene Simmons Sheri Simon and Wally Cupkovic Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sinise Jane and Jim Perkins† Catherine Smith Janet L. Smith† Lois Smith Robert and Jody Smith Larry K. Snider Dusica Korda-Sparks and James C. Sparks Lisa Spector Malcolm Spector and Nancy Ludmerer Joseph Spellman and Michelle Drazba Jo and George Spindler Shantha Sreekanth Patricia Staab Dawn Stanislaw Anna Stanley† Summer and Thomas Starshak Michael and Marie Stein Wallace Stenhouse Charles and Janet Stern Gardner Stern and Maxine Weintraub Lisa Stevak
†Step-by-Step We salute the individual donors who have committed to a recurring monthly or quarterly gift to 40 The Flick Steppenwolf. Their ongoing support helps fuel Steppenwolf’s mission of superior acting and risk-taking work.
Deborah Stewart and Roy Plotni Greg Stratton Robert and Mary Rose Strezewski† Mark and Irene Sudac Robin Klein and Bill Summers Steven Swartzman Michelle Sweet Sara L. Szold Jeffrey Tademoto Robert Taylor Adam Tenhouse Cheryl Thaxton† Judy Thome Floyd Thompson Nancie Noie Thompson† Timothy Thurlow Rachel Tomasek and Ron Anderson Frank Trocchio Joe Trpik Joanne Trudeau Grace Tsao-Wu Dana Turban
Nikole Turcotte Susan D. Tuteur Shawn Tyrrell Janie Urbanic and Gary Schuetz Caren and Walter Van Slyke Dr. and Mrs. Vanagunas Alexandria Vanover Paule Verdier† Dominick Vetrano John Viars† Butch and Debbie Viccellio D. Vilmin Patricia Viniard Ann Vogl† Mrs. Jimmye Wade Kevin and Connie Wade Eugene and Sandra Wagner Dr. and Mrs. Waisman June and Patrick Walsh Crawford and Barbara Ward James and Kathleen Watson James Weidner
Ernie and Penny Weis Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kasper† Sharyn Weiss Hava and Ariel Weissberg Barbara A. Weithaus Marcia and Richard Welcome Sanford and Vicki White Nancy Williams Audrey Wilson Mary Liz Wilson David Wise and Dianna Niebylski† Iris S. Witkowsky Elizabeth Wohlleb Linda and William Woloshin Cynthia Xerogianes† Julie and Larry Zachary† David and Nikki Zarefsky Mr. and Ms. Michael Zdeb David and Teresa Zembower Mark and Lisa Zumbach
Upcoming shows in the 2015/16 season: A world premiere production from the author and director of August: Osage County
Mary Page Marlowe
By ensemble member Tracy Letts Directed by ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro
March 31 – May 29, 2016
Mary Page Marlowe is an accountant from Ohio. She’s led an ordinary life, making the difficult decisions we all face as we try to figure out who we really are and what we really want. As Tracy Letts brings us moments—both pivotal and mundane—from Mary’s life, a portrait of a surprisingly complicated woman emerges. Intimate and moving, Mary Page Marlowe shows us how circumstance, impulse and time can combine to make us mysteries… even to ourselves.
Get up close: see the actors and experience the drama in the most intimate way possible. Our newly added Pit Seats will bring you as close as you can get to the stage—at only $30 a seat! The winner of the 2015 Pulitzer is a rowdy, unpredictable and entertaining black comedy
Between Riverside and Crazy
By Stephen Adly Guirgis Directed by ensemble member Yasen Peyankov
June 23 – August 21, 2016
Ex-cop “Pops” Washington and his ex-con son Junior are barely holding on to one of the last great rent stabilized apartments in Manhattan. Pops has his hands (not to mention his apartment) full as he navigates a steady stream of sketchy houseguests and sweats out the impending verdict on his law suit against the police department. A celebration of the glorious contradictions that make up human nature, this rowdy dark comedy looks at the slippery nature of justice, and the grit it takes to finally move on.41 steppenwolf
Individual Contributors Honor and Memorial Gifts By making an honorary or memorial gift to Steppenwolf Theatre Company over the past year, the following individuals celebrated a special occasion or paid tribute to a loved one. Make an honorary gift by contacting Suzanne Miller at 312-654-5617 or smiller@steppenwolf.org.
— William Shakespeare
In Honor of Harry Seigle Rachel and David Sternberg In Honor of Annie Trooien Christian Dill In Honor of Karen Zelden and Ralph Senst Linda A. Ellis In Honor of the Young Adult Council Pavement Group In Memory of George S. Brengel Janyce D. Brengel In Memory of Patricia E. Domine Lori Koetters and Brian Smith In Memory of Norton H. Kay Sandra Blau In Memory of Myrna Lord Marti Zelikoff In Memory of Abby S. Magdovitz-Wasserman Dr. David Wasserman In Memory of Jack B. Stanford Dr. Lisa D. Stanford In Memory of Kari Timm Jill O’Donovan In Memory of Nancy Wald Albert Wald
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In Honor of Pat and Ron Henning Anonymous In Honor of Tom and Kathleen Hocker Tony Spear In Honor of Martha Lavey and David Hawkanson Deborah Stewart In Honor of Martha Lavey John and Katherine Fox Rhona and Julian Frazin Neil Ross and Lynn Hauser Ed Hirschland Margie Marcus Magoo Stone Bobbi Zabel In Honor of the Lefkofskys and Kalts Laura and Scott Eisen In Honor of Jan Melk Richard and Katie Gottfred In Honor of David Mendelsohn Garry and Sharon Weiss In Honor of Merle Reskin Mary and Carl Boyer In Honor of Bruce Sagan and Bette Cerf Hill Anita and Jamie Orlikoff
In-Kind Contributors Steppenwolf salutes the following individuals and organizations who donated significant goods and/or services. Alana Arenas Balena Deann and Chef Rick Bayless Beyond Events Catering Kevin Boehm The BOKA Restaurant Group Breakthru Beverage Group Chellino Crane ClientFirst Consulting Group Ted Danson Portia Di Rossi EDGE ShowTek Event Creative Evolution Interiors Scott Foley Freehand Chicago Frost Lighting Co. of IL, Inc. Tony Goldwyn Goose Island Beer Company Graycor, Inc. Halls Rental Service Joe’s Wine Cellar John Hart, Hart Davis Hart Wine Co.
HMS Media Hotel Del Coronado Hotel Lincoln Tom Irwin Rob Katz Terry Kinney Chef Michael Kornick Donna La Pietra Martha Lavey Tracy Letts Limelight Catering Linda Lowy Marcello’s: A Father and Son Restaurant Sandro Miller MK Restaurant Momotaro Motorola Mobility Foundation Amy Morton NBC’s Chicago Fire and Chicago PD Bruce Norris Ogilvy & Mather, Inc. Partytime-HDO Productions, inc.
Peacock 9 Jeff Perry David Pisor POP PUBLIC Hotel Chicago The Raleigh Hotel Miami Beach Schiff Hardin LLP Anna D. Shapiro Gary Sinise Jean Smart Sono Wood-Fired Darby Stanchfield Sun-Times Tasty Catering Theatre Development Fund United Airlines Vinci V.I.P. Valet Services, Inc. Whole Foods Patrick Wilson Bellamy Young
Please note that gifts listed above reflect contributions made as of November 30, 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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In Honor of Kate Arrington Jean Arrington In Honor of Marlene BreslowBlitstein and Berle Blitstein The Anixter Family Judy and Jim Klutznick Madeline Grynstein and Tom Shapiro Bobette Takiff In Honor of Larry Block Joel and Marsha Kasanov In Honor of Michael Cahan Walter Nathan In Honor of Erin Cook Tom Irwin In Honor of Nora Daley Shawn M. Donnelley J.B. and M.K. Pritzker Family Foundation In Honor of Dr. Leo Gordon Michelle Sweet In Honor of John H. Hart and Carol Prins Jim and Emily Borovsky Myrna Kaplan In Honor of David Hawkanson John and Carol Balcom In Honor of Stephanie Heller Beverly Adilman
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RICHARD III BY
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Jessica Thebus
MARCH 3 — MAY 1 At 1624 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60614
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Accessibility at Steppenwolf
Comprised of more than 100 young professionals, the Steppenwolf Associates work each season to raise funds for the Steppenwolf for Young Adults program. We salute the governing members for giving generously of their time and resources. Contact Karyn Todd at 312-654-6501 or associates@steppenwolf.org to become a Steppenwolf Associates member today.
Committed to providing services and programming that enhance the experience of guests with disabilities, Steppenwolf is proud to feature:
Executive Officers Aimee Graham* Jonathan Blanc David Blowers, Jr. Bryce Cooper‡ Jeffrey Koh Katherine Nardin
Founding Officers Marissa Bryce Nora Daley Conroy*‡
Executive Committee Jasmine Guy Julia Luscombe Melissa Peralta Shilpa Rupani Jennifer Stuart David Wagener Harriet White
Premier Members Vanessa Abron Kristopher Anderson Jonathan Blanc David Blowers Nicole Bonk Nigel Caine Alexandra Carlson Isaac Colunga ‡ Bryce Cooper ‡ Marissa Downs Nicole Drusinsky Aimee Graham*
Jasmine Guy Adam Keats‡ Andrew Keyt Jeffrey Koh Katie Kowalsky Oren Lund‡ Julia Luscombe Ashley Mintz Marcus Mintz Matthew Muench Katherine Nardin Melissa Peralta Stacy Pepper Ashley Pettit Brett Plyler Shilpa Rupani Francis Sadac‡ Michelle Schlack Tanya Stanfield Jennifer Stuart David Wagener Harriet White
Associate Members Joan Akalaonu Jamie Alexander Jennifer Alexander Nataly Arber Lagin Avery Marjorie Baltazar Levi Beaver Hans Biebl Sarah Bordson Irina Brodskaya Nicholas Casto
Bobby Caton Charlie Caton Iva Cheng Julie Corvo Kara Coyle Jen Daniels Rena Dascal Gia DiGiacobbe Aaron Dues Samantha Feld Jamel Franklin Tara Gillespie Elena Gottreich Jacquelin Greenlea Gregor Gruenthaler Reginald Guy Aja Hardy Rachel Henry Katerina Herder Glynnis Hokenson Ryan Holst Amanda Hope Elizabeth Ingram Nicole Intagliata Mike Jank Calvin King Katja Lemke Joanna Liff Gary Light Jeffery Lula Katherine Lula Kristen Magee Patrick Magee Stuart Martin Jacob May
Kenya Mercer Nick Merker Eric Mosse Ben Noven Kameelah Omar Lauren Pace Michael Parlett Lauren Perlstein David Pruitt Alfredo Ramirez Rissa Reddan John Reddan Joseph Richiusa Amanda Roberts Eugene Romanov Anna Louise Roth Marie Roth Kathryn Rothstein Ariel Sanett Paul Sanett Shannon Seipel Tara Shannon Meredith Shippee Pier Smith Stephanie Smith Jourdan Sorrell Lisa Stevak Jennifer Strojin Lauren Suppes Matthew Unertl Greg Veza Lauren Zadina * Steppenwolf Trustee
‡ Directors Circle Member
• Assistive listening devices in our Downstairs and Upstairs theaters. • Audio-described performances, artistic conversations and touch tours of the stage for patrons who are blind or have low vision. • Sign language-interpreted and open-captioned performances for guests who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Induction loop in the Downstairs Theatre If you use a hearing aid or cochlear implant that has a T-Coil, feel free to turn it on for the performance! Both the main and balcony levels of the Downstairs Theatre are equipped with an induction loop, installed with the help and expertise of Assistive Hearing Systems Ltd. Individual portable neck loops are available in our Upstairs Theatre – just ask any member of the house staff if you’d like to use one. Steppenwolf’s induction loop was made possible in part by a generous gift from John Hart and Carol Prins. Would you like to utilize or learn more about these services? Audience Services 312-335-1650 | TTY 312-335-3830 | E-mail access@steppenwolf.org
Steppenwolf Customer Service Tips Driving to the theater? Rather than arriving to discover that our garage has reached capacity (which can happen during busy performances), please enter the Steppenwolf Parking Hotline (312-335-1774) into your cell phone and call us when you’re a few minutes away from the theater—we’ll tell you if there’s still space available in our facility, or suggest the most convenient alternative. Spending your intermission in line at the bar? Enjoy the entire break by ordering and paying for your intermission refreshments before the show. When you exit the theater at the end of the first act, your drinks will be waiting for you. Need restaurant information or the score of the ballgame? Please visit our book shop and information desk at the south end of the main floor lobby.
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Corporate Arts Council Align your company with bold, thought-provoking theater and contribute to one of Chicago’s most acclaimed cultural organizations. Steppenwolf’s Corporate Arts Council brings together a community of smart, innovative companies to connect in a unique, exciting environment here at the theater. Supporting Steppenwolf’s mission to support new talent within the theater, the Corporate Arts Council engages throughout the year to network, entertain, and give back. For more information on how you and your company can become a Steppenwolf Corporate Arts Council member, please contact Megan McGuane at 312-654-5697 or mmcguane@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.
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