2018 2019
Photography featured on this page, page 16, page 24 and the back cover created through a partnership with Cameras and Dancers. Photographed at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Cover Photo Credit: Victoria Jaiani and ensemble in Swan Lake. Photo by Cheryl Mann. This page: Aaron Renteria. Photo by Therese Niedbala.
LETTER OF REFLECTION
Dear Friends, As I look back on my time as Board Chair, it makes me proud to think about the record-setting sales numbers, the growth of the Joffrey Academy, and the invaluable contributions of our Community Engagement programs in Chicago Public Schools. But I am most proud of serving an institution with a long-standing culture of hope and optimism. The Joffrey has achieved so much and, in certain ways, changed so little, because at the heart of its success is a collective ideal that numbers can’t measure — we love dance because it elicits joy; we love art because it means hope; we love the Joffrey because it inspires both. That shared belief led to great things in 2018–2019, including the internationally acclaimed world premiere of Anna Karenina and the highest single-season earned revenue in Joffrey history. We also managed a first-time collaboration with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, highlighted by a world premiere from Stephanie Martinez, a former winner of our Winning Works competition. The Joffrey will soon embark on a new chapter as the resident dance company at the Lyric Opera House, starting in the fall of 2020. That’s a long way from where it started, and an indication of where it’s going. It’s been an honor to play a role in shaping modern Joffrey history. I can’t wait to see what’s next.
ZACHARY D. LAZAR JR. | Board Chair
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EVENTS
ANNA KARENINA LUNCHEON + UNgala
Victoria Jaiani and Alberto Velazquez in Anna Karenina. Photo by Cheryl Mann.
EVENTS
Anna Karenina Luncheon Co-Chairs | Melissa Trandel and Chrissie Walker The Anna Karenina Luncheon, held on September 26, 2018 at The Drake, featured an exclusive conversation about the upcoming world premiere production in the winter of 2019. Over 350 guests enjoyed a discussion with choreographer Yuri Possokhov and Joffrey Company Artists Victoria Jaiani and Alberto Velazquez moderated by The Mary B. Galvin Artistic Director Ashley Wheater.
Melissa Trandel, Chrissie Walker and Noren Ungaretti. Photo by David Loeb.
Presenting Sponsor
Arabesque Sponsors
Allegro Sponsors
Fresenius Kabi
Athene
Mary Kay Mudd Bushonville and Art Bushonville
CA Ventures
Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
Citigold
Neiman Marcus Michigan Avenue
®
W.E. O’Neil Construction
Ms. Maggie Scheyer and Mr. Eric J. Scheyer Snaidero Chicago
UNgala Co-Chairs | Laura Kofoid and Coco Meers The UNgala on April 12, 2019 was UNbounded, UNinhibited, and UNconventional. Over 700 guests enjoyed a one-night-only UNparalleled performance at the Lyric Opera House followed by UNexpected dining and experiential entertainment on three levels of the Lyric lobby space. The evening was an incredible preview of the UNlimited possibilities when the Joffrey moves to the Lyric in 2020.
Presenting Sponsor
Innovators
BMO Wealth Management
Abbott
Legends
The Allstate Insurance Company
Daniel and Pamella DeVos Foundation
Merritt and Adam DeWitt with GrubHub
ITW
Patti S. Eylar and Charles R. Gardner
William Blair
The Farleys, Hoffmanns, Smithburgs, Mansurs, and Higgins Sabrina and Antonio Gracias
Coco Meers, Laura Kofoid, Anne L. Kaplan, Greg Cameron, Ashley Wheater, Noren Ungaretti, Anne Lazar, and Zach Lazar. Photo by Dan Rest.
Sherry Lea and Richard S. Holson III
The Northern Trust Company
Jet Linx Anne L. Kaplan
Mr. and Mrs. James Owens, Jr.
Nancy and Sanfred Koltun
Chuck Smith and Skadden
Zach and Anne Lazar with Capital Group Companies, Inc.
Pamela and Russ Strobel
Mayer Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald V. Waters III
Coco B. Meers and Ethan Meers
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Townsend
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FINANCES
2018–2019 Revenue 1%
$9,186,632
5%
TICKET SALES & TOURING 11%
$7,548,570 CONTRIBUTIONS
$1,501,129
7%
$21,988,377
SPECIAL EVENTS
TOTAL REVENUE
$2,454,288 JOFFREY ACADEMY OF DANCE
$280,434 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
$1,017,324 OTHER SOURCES OF INCOME
34%
42%
FINANCES
2018–2019 Expenses $16,380,022
2% 6%
ARTISTIC PRODUCTION 5%
$2,208,516
4%
JOFFREY ACADEMY OF DANCE 10%
$803,717
$22,446,097 TOTAL EXPENSES
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 73%
$1,180,150 FUNDRAISING
$1,449,681 SUPPORTING
$424,011 COSTS AND DIRECT BENEFITS TO DONORS RELATED TO SPECIAL EVENTS
2018–2019 OPERATING RESULTS The 2018–2019 season’s world premiere of Anna Karenina resulted in The Joffrey exceeding our box office revenue goals by over $200,000, with $8 million in ticket sales. The Australian Ballet was the co-producing sponsor for this world premiere, resulting in other revenue increasing by $750,000. Giving increased to over $7.5 million, an increase of over $2 million compared to 2018. The Academy ended the year with $2.4 million in tuition earnings, an increase of 7% or $160,000, serving over 700 students and providing over $590,000 in scholarships. Community Engagement also saw program revenue grow by 44% due to the increase in the number of programs and schools served in 2019. Expenses also increased by over $2 million to over $22 million with the new production and the year ended with a deficit of $457,000 prior to depreciation. The deficit will be covered by reserves from prior year’s operating surpluses.
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DONORS
Edson Barbosa and Amanda Assucena in Vespertine. Photo by Cheryl Mann.
DONORS
Donors CORPORATE, FOUNDATION, AND GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
$25,000–$49,999
The Joffrey Ballet is grateful to our donors for providing funding that ensures quality and engaging experiences for a variety of audiences. The following is a list of donors who made gifts and pledges in support of the Joffrey’s 2018–19 season projects and programs.
Australian Consulate-General Chicago
Abbott Laboratories The Bill Bass Foundation The Brinson Foundation Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation Citi Exelon GrubHub, Inc.
$500,000+
Jet Linx
Alphawood Foundation Chicago
Macy’s
Clear Channel Airports
Masuda, Funai, Eifert & Mitchell, Ltd.
Anne and Zach Lazar. Photo by Dan Rest.
Mayer Brown LLP $100,000–$499,999
The Northern Trust Company
Abbott Fund
Prince Charitable Trusts
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Chicago Athletic Clubs
$10,000–$24,999
The Reva and David Logan Foundation
Anonymous
The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust
Bulley & Andrews
NIB Foundation
Capital Group Companies, Inc.
Sage Foundation
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
$50,000–$99,999
Fresenius Kabi
The Allstate Insurance Company
John R. Halligan Charitable Fund
Athletico Physical Therapy
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
BMO Wealth Management
Jenner & Block LLP
The Chicago Community Trust
Kryolan Professional Make-Up
The Julius N. Frankel Foundation
Latham & Watkins LLP
The Walter E. Heller Foundation
MacLean-Fogg Company
Illinois Arts Council Agency
National Endowment for the Arts
ITW
Peoples Energy Community Fund
Jewell Events Catering
Judy A. Saslow Gallery
JW Marriott
Dr. Scholl Foundation
The John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
The Siragusa Family Foundation
The Poetry Foundation
U.S. Bank Foundation
Polk Bros Foundation
Walt Disney Company Foundation
The Shubert Foundation
William Blair
Ellie Forman and Jamie-Clare Flaherty. Photo by Dan Rest.
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
Liz Sharp, Melissa Babcock and Sophie Bross. Photo by Matt de la Pena.
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DONORS
Donor photo to come
Greg Cameron, Coco Meers, Laura Kofoid and Ashley Wheater. Phtoto by Dan Rest.
CORPORATE, FOUNDATION, AND GOVERNMENT SUPPORT (CONTINUED) $5,000–$9,999 Athene Autism Speaks Broadway In Chicago CA Ventures Chanel Chicago For Rahm Emanuel Dunham Fund GI Energy, An Affiliate of Shell New Energies US, LLC
$2,500–$4,999 Anonymous Chirp Design, Inc. Fifth Third Bank 3Illinois Bone & Joint Institute Intralink Global Lannan Foundation The Neiman Marcus Group Snaidero Chicago $1,500–$2,499 Allegro Dance Boutique
Sandi Hartstein and Lynn Cohen. Photo by Sean Su.
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University
The Irving Harris Foundation
Burberry
Hyatt Hotels Foundation
Sahara Enterprises, Inc.
JPMorgan Chase
Salesforce.org
Luminarts Cultural Foundation Fellowship by Myrna Kaplan
$1,000 –$1,499
Lyric Opera of Chicago
Active Graphics
Nordstrom, Inc.
Amsted Industries
Power Construction Company, LLC
Attorneys’ Liability Assurance Society
Sidley Austin, LLP
Kemper Foundation
W.E. O’Neil Construction
Mesirow Financial Holdings, Inc. Old Second Bank
Hadas Teuscher, Josef and Margot Lakonishok. Photo by Dan Rest.
DONORS
Individual Donors INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT The Joffrey Ballet is grateful to our donors for providing funding that ensures quality and engaging experiences for a variety of audiences. The following is a list of those who made gifts and pledges in support of the Joffrey’s 2018–19 season projects and programs in the amount of $1,000 or more.
James Condon and Linda O’Bannon. Photo by Dan Rest.
$500,000+
$25,000–$49,999
Fred Eychaner
Anonymous
Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation Trust
Marc and Sharen Berman
Estate of Dennis Kendzora
The Crown Family
Margot and Josef Lakonishok
Mr. and Mrs. Adam DeWitt Dan J. Epstein Family Foundation
$100,000–$499,999
Patti S. Eylar and Charles R. Gardner
Sandy and Roger Deromedi
Jill Garling and Thomas Wilson
Daniel and Pamella DeVos Foundation
Ethel and William Gofen
Sonia Florian Anne L. Kaplan
Michelle Goodman and Larry J. Goodman, MD
Nancy and Sanfred Koltun
Sabrina and Antonio Gracias
Beth Levine
Myrna W. Kaplan
Mr. and Mrs. John Patience
Julie and Guy Lakonishok
The Satter Foundation
Elaine Levinson and Donald Levinson
Denise Littlefield Sobel
Coco B. Meers and Ethan Meers
Dr. and Mrs. Arnold Tatar
Alexandra Nichols and John Nichols
Mr. and Mrs. Joel V. Williamson
Virginia Owens and James Owens Penny Pritzker and Bryan Traubert
Shelley and Bill Farley. Photo by Dan Rest.
$50,000–$99,999
Eric C. Schieber, MD
Mary Jo and Doug Basler
Ms. Courtney C. Shea
Lorna Ferguson and Terry Clark
Shea Family Foundation
Sherry Lea and Richard Holson III
Rita Spitz and David Blears
Susan and Nicholas Noyes in memory of Clara Rideout Noyes and her love of ballet
Pamela and Russ Strobel
Bruce Sagan and Bette Cerf Hill Bill and Orli Staley
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Townsend Mr. and Mrs. Miles D. White Elizabeth Yntema and Mark Ferguson for the Ferguson-Yntema Family Trust
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald V. Walters lll
Anne L. Kaplan and Dia Weil. Photo by Dan Rest.
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DONORS
$10,000–$24,999
Chuck Smith
Kathleen Pipala and Michael Pipala
Edward B. Beam, Jr. in Loving Memory of John Palatinus and Jack Alexander
Mr. and Mrs. Edward B. Smith, Jr.
Tanya Polsky and Michael Polsky
Jeanette Stevens
Carol and Robert Rasmus
Liz Stiffel
Marion Rice
Hadas Teuscher and Philip Teuscher
John W. and Jeanne M. Rowe
Andrew Thorrens and Donald Mizerk
Jeffrey C. Rubenstein
Lorraine Trachtenberg
Susan and David Ruder
Pamela Phillips Weston and Roger L. Weston
Mr. and Mrs. David Sensibar
DeSantis Foundation Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation
Amanda Williamson and Matthew Johnson
Luann and David Blowers Rosemarie and Dean Buntrock Greg Cameron and Greg Thompson Paul Chasnoff and Joe Hopper Lawrence Corry
Mr. and Mrs. F. Conrad Fischer $5,000–$9,999
Sherry and Michael Guthrie
Anonymous
Harris Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Allen
Joan Hall
Emily Strobel Amiet and Michael Amiet
Sandi and Barry Hartstein
Annie Atzeff and Kristopher Atzeff
Mr. and Mrs. David H. Hoffmann
Mr. and Mrs. Brian W. Babcock, Sr.
Estate of Stuart Kane
Nancy Gottlieb Bauer
Kovler Family Foundation
John Brazzale
The Lane Trust: Dr. Lynda Lane, Adele Lane and Ben Lane-Korn
Mary Kay Mudd Bushonville and Art Bushonville
Michael and Jennifer Larsen
Mrs. Joyce Chelberg
Mr. and Mrs. Zachary D. Lazar, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. William Farley
Liz and Eric Lefkofsky
Emily Follas and Timothy Jacob
Jay Byron Leibovitz in Loving Memory of Eric B. Eatherly
Jennifer Gallagher and Patrick Gallagher
Elizabeth Liebman Julie Litfin and Matthew Litfin Margaret MacLean Joan Malliband and David Malliband Richard & Martha Melman Foundation Lucy Minor Negaunee Foundation D. Elizabeth Price and Lou Yecies Stephen Reiss and Rena Hozore Reiss Cari and Michael Sacks Sarah Schrup Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey S. Sharp Melissa de Abreu e Silva and Ildefonso Silva
Mr. and Mrs. Jason J. Tyler Richard and Noren Ungaretti
Mary L. Gray
Susan Lichtenstein and John Rokacz
Maria Smithburg and William D. Smithburg
Dana Hokin Garvey and Robert Garvey Elisa Harris and Ivo Daalder Stacie R. Hartman Janet W. and Robert A. Helman Mr. and Mrs. John W. Higgins Dennis and Kathleen Klaeser Laura Kofoid and David Ricci Robert Kohl and Clark Pellett Jay Krehbiel Bridget Levy and Robert Levy Colleen Loughlin and John Sirek Mr. and Mrs. E. Barry Mansur Kate Morrison and William Morrison Susan Noel
Dia Weil and Edward Weil Hilary and Barry Weinstein Julia Yao and Kevin Chin Julie Zuckerman and Daniel Zuckerman
$2,500–$4,999 Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. William Adams IV Ada Addington and Whitney Addington Evelyn Alter Patty Perkins Andringa Dr. Emily and Mr. Justin Arch Christine Bakalar and John Bakalar Mr. and Mrs. Francis Beidler III Meta S. and Ronald Berger Family Foundation Sondra Berman Epstein Ms. Carolyn A. Blessing Mr. and Mrs. Ralph A. L. Bogan, Jr. Myrna Bromley and Lauran Bromley Anthony Bruck Ms. Maree G. Bullock Jenelle Chalmers and Stephen Chalmers Pamela Crutchfield Drew DeSantis Amina Dickerson and Julian Roberts Dr. Jill S. Dodds and Dr. Guriqbal Nandra
Susan G. Oleari
Shawn M. Donnelley and Christopher M. Kelly
Michael Payette
Elizabeth Duquette
DONORS
Gayeon Jung and ensemble in The Nutcracker. Photo by Cheryl Mann.
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DONORS
Veronica Siegel Amelia Silva and Alejandro Silva Thomas G. Sinkovic Mr. and Mrs. Neele E. Stearns, Jr. Edwin Stebbins Penelope Steiner and Robert Steiner Mr. Irving Stenn, Jr. Carol Stone and David Stone Mary Summers and William Summers Nancy and Ira Sussman Jerri Hoffmann, Shelley MacArthur Farley, Maria Smithburg and Marty Higgins. Phtoto by Dan Rest.
Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation Inc.
$2,500–$4,999 (CONTINUED) Wendy Eager
Lisa Klimley Malkin and Cary J. Malkin
Beth Engel and James Fuentes
Elizabeth Marcus, MD and Ira Belcove
Jamie-Clare Flaherty
James D. McDonough
Nancy Follis
Lynne McNown
Arthur Frank
John R. Menninger
Greg and Christine Gallagher
Pamela G. Meyer
Susan Geiselhart and David Geiselhart
Mrs. Julianne Migely
Darcy Goldfarb, MD
Patricia Miller and Christopher Miller
Dedrea Gray and Paul Gray
Peggy Morris and Pat Morris
Shana Guthman and David Guthman
Linda Curtis O’Bannon, MD
Dr. and Mrs. Alan G. Harris
Thomas O’Keefe
Julie Harron
Susan G. Oleari
The Heestand Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Passalino
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Hildy
M. Scott Peckler, MD and Lisa Laurent Peckler, MD
Lauren Huefner Illinois Bone & Joint Institute Elena Kamel and Perry Kamel Jackelyn Kastanis and Taki Kastanis Marilyn Katz and Scott Chambers Jeffrey Kerr Sandiya Killion and Andrew Killion Dr. Jennifer Kurth and Mr. Brian Van Klompenberg Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Lawson III Dania Leemputte and Patrick Leemputte Ms. Dana Levinson and Mrs. Barbara Levinson Leslie Logsdon and Duncan Bourne Susan Lucas and Stuart Lucas
Bhaskaran Swaminathan
Jennifer Tscherney Thomas Tupper Barboza Andria van der Merwe Jen and Luke VanEekeren Chrissie Walker and Joe Walker Leslie J. Warner and Stephen B. Warner Magnes Welsh Susan L. Welsh Elizabeth Wippman and Tom Wippman Marcie Wright Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. Zentner
$1,500–$2,499 Anonymous Dora Aalbregtse and R. John Aalbregtse
Ibby Pinsky and Milton Pinsky
Kathleen and Jeff Abbott
Madeleine and Harvey Plonsker
Zaid Abdul-Aleem
Victoria Poindexter and Joseph P. Gaynor III
Greg Albiero and Mark Zampardo
Carol Pollock Carol Prins and John Hart
Ms. Melissa Lane Anton and Mr. John J. Anton, Jr.
Camille Kearns Rudy and Robert M. Rudy
Carey August and Brett August
Sue Samuels
Anne and Mark Bagan
The Richard and Ellen Sandor Family Foundation
Lindsay Bennett
Ms. Maggie Scheyer and Mr. Eric J. Scheyer
Shaun Block and Andrew Block
Terry Schwartz Louis and Nellie Sieg Fund
Ero Amiridis and Michael Amiridis
Jennifer Birmingham
Bill Boselli Ms. Evelyn Bosenberg Anne Brody and Michael Brody
DONORS
$1,500–$2,499 (CONTINUED)
Maryl R. Johnson, MD
Janis Notz and John Notz
Sophia Bross
Mary Kamraczewski and Kevin Kamraczewski
Lee and Sharon Oberlander
Carolyn Bucksbaum Tamara and Robert Buday
Sherry Kaplan and Barry Kaplan
Jean Cameron and Carylye Cameron
Masahiro Kasai and William Myers
Christopher Olson and Charlene Huang Olson
Marion Cameron
Mr. and Mrs. William O. Kasten
Sharon Olson and Fred Fleischbein
Rachel Cannon and James Meixner
Wendy Kilcollin and T. Eric Kilcollin
Daniela Pagani
Lisa and Jim Challenger
Polly Kintzel
Robert Parris and Bradley Renner
Juliana Chyu and David Whitney
Avril Klaff and Hersch Klaff
Katherine Patch and Jason Patch
Raymond Coronado
Ann Klimek and Adam Klimek
Elliott Crigger
Bonnie Knobloch
Mary Ellen Pavone, MD and Christopher Novak
Earle Cromer
Farissa Knox
Dr. John Dainauskas
Monique Kofoid
Leah Day
Karen Krefman and Ron Krefman
Mike DelBene
Erica Kuhlmann and Frank Kuhlmann
Julia and Matt Doherty
Sarah Ladgenski and Derek Ladgenski
Mr. and Mrs. Terence Donnelly
Diane Landgren
Christine Du Boulay Ellis
Ms. Whitney Lasky and Mr. Jerry Lasky
Deborah and Cody Engle
Robin and Jack Lavin
Sally Feder and Michael Feder
Deej and Hunter Leggitt
Dr. and Mrs. Anthony G. Finder
Sherren Leigh
Mimi Frankel and Bud Frankel
Kathryn Leister and Douglas Leister
Sara Friedle
Dr. Richard E. Leithiser
Beth Fulkerson and Joshua Kellman
Linda Levie and Glenn Levie
Mr. Mark Giragosian and Mrs. Alexis Polito Giragosian
Mia Levy and Paul Levy
Sue-Gray Goller
James Luxton and Todd Hamilton
Ann Gootee and James Gootee
Melanie Madigan
Anthony and Susan Grosch
Holly and Matt Maloney
Madeleine Grynsztejn and Thomas Shapiro
Stephanie Marshall
K. Susan Heintz and Thomas Heintz Evan Henschel Ms. Martha A. Hesse Sarai Hoffman and Stephen Pratt Julie Holland Alan J. Hommerding and Robert K. Personett Kathleen Ihrig and Glenn Ihrig Melinda Jakovich-Lagrange and Lucien Lagrange
Mary Jane O’Connor
Susan Poser and Stephen Di Magno Bonnie Price and Jack Hirsch Molly Pusch and Hans Pusch Donald H. Ratner and Bruce A. Gober Dana Rice Jennifer Ross Jennifer Rowland Elva Rubio and Scott Timcoe Joan Rubschlager and Paul Rubschlager Barbara and Donald Ruhman Elyssa Saldana Judith Sawyier and Michael Sawyier Patricia Schmalzl and William Schmalzl Lewis and Barbara Schneider Anne Shonk
Mr. and Mrs. Barry Litwin
Craig Sirles Marilyn Slattery Beth Smetana and Gerard Smetana Ms. Kathy Kalesperis Smith and Mr. Dion Grimes Smith
Heather Martin and Sean Martin
Patricia Smith
Kevin McGirr James Meixner
Mirja Spooner Haffner and Edward Haffner
Sally Metzler
Dawn Stanislaw
Lois and Robert Moeller
Shirley Stanley and Paul Stanley
Prof. Keith and Anne Moffat
Denise Stefan Ginascol and John Ginascol
Jazelle Morriss and Daniel L. (DL) Morriss
Patricia Sternberg
Barbara and Jonathan Moss
Holly Stevens and Randy Stevens
Ken Norgan
Cheryl Tama Oblander and Scott Oblander
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DONORS
Dara Holmes. Photo Gareth Pon
DONORS
$1,500–$2,499 (CONTINUED)
Ross Heim
Irene Tang
Danielle Hoeg
Lauren D.W. Tatar and Scott Borstein
Libby Holdren
Torri & Swinand Family
Janet Jentes and William Jentes
Melissa Trandel
Sally Klarr
Dana Shepard Treister and Dr. Michael Roy Treister
Ariel Knowles
Robert and Etti Van Etten Debbie Wang and David Hoyt Sherry Weiss and Albert Weiss Olga Weiss and George Honig Regina Witkowski and Kenneth Witkowski Debbie Wright Jeffrey Wright Russ Zajtchuk and Joan Zajtchuk William Ziemann Helen Zimmermann and John Zimmermann
$1,000– $1,499 Anonymous (3) Margery Al-Chalabi Mina Amir-Mokri Lynn Arensman and Robert Arensman Oliver Badgio Sandra Bass Shan Bhati Heiji Choy Black and Brian Black Phoebe Booth and Spencer Booth Robyn Bowland Bradbury Family Jillisa Brittan and Jeffrey Smith Elle Bruno Nicole Caffrey Susan Carlins and Joel Carlins The Carmi Family Charitable Fund Andrea Chadwick Mrs. John C. Colman Kelly Demers Ginger Farley and Robert Shapiro Karen Fletcher Katherine and Richard Freiburger
Joffrey Academy of Dance Scholarships Sponsors
Martin Koldyke Sharon Kucera Brandt Kucharski Laura Larsen Venkus and David Venkus
Edward B. Beam, Jr. in Loving Memory of John Palatinus and Jack Alexander
Nicole Legere
Lawrence Corry
Lew and Laurie Leibowitz
Christine Du Boulay Ellis
Leticia Marsico
Dan J. Epstein Family Foundation
Gary Metzner
Patti S. Eylar and Charles R. Gardner
Alice Moss
Sally and Michael Feder
Kristina Nicolas
Lorna Ferguson and Terry Clark
Phoebe Nixon and Jamin Nixon
Ms. Nancy Follis
Mr. Jonathan F. Orser
Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company
Mark Overholser
Ms. Martha A. Hesse
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Pacholick
Ms. Whitney Lasky and Mr. Jerry Lasky
Rachel Pasquini
Lefkofsky Family Foundation
Marilyn Pearson
Jay Byron Leibovitz in loving memory of Eric B. Eatherly
Catherine Perez and William Perez
The Reva and David Logan Foundation
Richard and Charlene Posner
Luminarts Cultural Foundation Fellowship by Myrna Kaplan
Irene D. Pritzker Diana Raitt
Judy A. Saslow Gallery
Richard Ryan
Rose L. Shure Trust
Jane Nicholl Sahlins
Jeanette Stevens
Doug Schmidt
Ms. Carol Stone and Mr. David Stone
Illeane Schwartz and Sheldon Schwartz Marcey Siegel and Kenneth Siegel Julia Simpson
Ms. Lorraine Trachtenberg Mr. and Mrs. Ronald V. Waters III Ms. Debbie Wright
G. Bradley Sterrenberg Ms. Jocelyn M. Stoller Joanne Storm Tamara Trittschuh Eunice Valdivia Mr. and Mrs. Todd Vieregg Joyce M. Wippman Deborah Witzburg
Alberto Velazquez, Bette Cerf Hill and Victoria Jaiani. Photo by Dan Rest.
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DONORS
The Lakonishok Challenge A generous multi-year pledge from longtime Joffrey supporters Margot and Josef Lakonishok has been dedicated to establish three new Company dancer positions to the Joffrey’s roster and two additional paid work weeks to the seasonal contracts of all Joffrey artists. This year, Joffrey’s Annual Campaign — The Lakonishok Challenge — inspired hundreds of first-time Joffrey donors to give, raising over $530,000 from 350+ individual donors. The Lakonishoks’ generosity is a prime example of how enthusiastic support for an organization can become contagious and lay the path for new dance collaborations, productions, and opportunities.
Margot and Josef Lakonishok. Photo by Dan Rest.
Dennis D. Kendzora
(1948–2017)
José Pablo Castro Cuevas and Miu Tanaka in Coppélia. Photo by Matt Glavin.
Dennis D. Kendzora, a longtime subscriber and Joffrey Circle member, was among the Joffrey’s most loyal patrons. After a career in accounting at Navistar, Mr. Kendzora enjoyed his retirement by substitute teaching in Chicago Public Schools and engaging with the Joffrey Academy of Dance by sponsoring student scholarships. Upon his passing, we learned that he had named the Joffrey as the sole beneficiary of his retirement plans and stock portfolio, leaving a transformative gift of more than $1.3 million. We are humbled by Mr. Kendzora’s belief in our work and are honored to carry forth his legacy with every step we take.
DONORS
Star Society
Tribute Gifts — In Honor Of Ron and Julie Allen
Patti Eylar
Kate Meister
Emily Arch
Shelley and Bill Farley
Amanda Merten
Niki Arias
Jamie-Clare Flaherty
Julianne Migely
The following individuals have included The Joffrey Ballet in their estate plans and are members of the Star Society. The Joffrey thanks them for their lasting support.
Annie Atzeff
Ellie Forman
Susan Oleari
Anonymous (2)
Josh and Megan Black
Sabrina Gracias
Karine Provost
Mr. and Mrs. Brian W. Babcock, Sr.
Lucy Brown
Jill Garling
Chelsea Robinson
Pamela Jo Block
Jimmy Byrne
Sara Gerstein
Miles Robinson
D. Jeffrey and Joan H. Blumenthal
Greg Cameron
Seth Gertsacov
Christine Rocas
Greg Cameron and Greg Thompson
Chris Causer
Alex Goodman
Mitch Sabshon
Mr. Paul Chasnoff and Mr. Joe Hopper
Joan Colmar
Shana Guthman
Eric Schieber
Christine Du Boulay Ellis
Lucia Connelly
Julie Harron
Sarah Schrup
Deborah and Cody Engle
Terri and Alfred D’Ancora
Sandi and Barry Hartstein
Liz Sharp
Patti S. Eylar and Charles R. Gardner
Jeff Davis
Taylor Hiller
Courtney Shea
Ms. Christine B. Fisher
Sandy and Roger Deromedi
Jerri Hoffmann
Amelia Silva
Mr. Michael Goldberger
Adam and Merritt DeWitt
Sherry Lea Holson
Weona Armstrong Sutton
Sue-Gray Goller
Ellen Distelheim
Jen Houghton
Gayle Tama
Barbara Henigbaum
Julia Doherty
Laura Kofoid
Marina Tatar
Marci and Ronald Holzer
Alix Dowling
Zach Lazar
Noren Ungaretti
Ms. Jessica Jagielnik
Erica Edwards
Dania Leemputte
Chrissie Walker
Ms. Darlene Johnson
J Elise Edwards
Sherren Leigh
Ashley Wheater
Myrna W. Kaplan
Christine Du Boulay Ellis
Stephanie Martinez
Marcie Wright
Ms. Linda Levey
Rahm Emanuel
James McDonough
Julie Zuckerman
Mr. John McAllister
Fred Eychaner
Coco Meers
Prof. Keith and Anne Moffat Dr. Elaine Moor Ms. Jane Ellen Murray and Mr. Edwin Wentz Mr. Jonathan F. Orser
In Memory Of
D. Elizabeth Price
David Abelson
Dianne M. Nishimura
Mr. Doug Schmidt
Robert Albee
Mary T. Oosterbaan
Thomas G. Sinkovic
Gerald Arpino
Charlotte and Edward H. Schwartz
Constance Steinhaus
Helen Kocoras Burkland Roberta Dominiak Eric B. Eatherly John Henigbaum Henry Levey George M. Mariner
Rose Stierle Weona (Cuz) Armstrong Sutton Walter Tama Carey Rose Winski Beatrice Wittels
Jeanette Stevens Elisabeth Wilcox Szegho Mr. and Mrs. Ronald V. Waters III Diana and Stuart Widman Andrea and Rich Winship Mrs. Anna Mary Zarrelli
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DONORS
WORLD PREMIERE OF ANNA KARENINA
Victoria Jaiani, Fabrice Calmels and Alberto Velazquez in Anna Karenina. Photo by Cheryl Mann.
DONORS
Bringing the World Premiere of Anna Karenina to The Joffrey Ballet stage was a momentous accomplishment that marked a new era of story ballet creation for the Company. The production received widespread acclaim and demonstrated the greatness the Joffrey is capable of today under the visionary leadership of The Mary B. Galvin Artistic Director Ashley Wheater.
PRODUCING SPONSORS Margot and Josef Lakonishok NIB Foundation
MAJOR SPONSORS Lorna Ferguson and Terry Clark Nancy and Sanfred Koltun Mr. and Mrs. Joel V. Williamson Walter E. Heller Foundation JHL Capital Group Jane Ellen Murray Foundation Diane and John Patience The Poetry Foundation Rudolf Nureyev Fund of The Joffrey Ballet
SPONSORS Australian Consulate-General in Chicago Mary Jo and Doug Basler Ethel and William Gofen Bill and Orli Staley Foundation
SUPPORTERS Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Allen Greg Cameron and Greg Thompson
To realize a full-length story ballet adaptation of Tolstoy’s masterpiece required tremendous support from the community. More than 100 individuals and organizations made significant contributions to bring Anna Karenina to life. We are honored to thank the leading supporters to the right. Anna Karenina also made history by being the first production to receive funding from the newly-established Rudolf Nureyev Fund at The Joffrey Ballet. In September 2013 the Joffrey received a visionary challenge grant of $500,000 from the Rudolf Nureyev Dance Foundation to support the creation of new story ballets. By June 2015, the Joffrey had met and exceeded its campaign goal, and established its first-ever endowment with more than $1.5 million. The first draw on the Rudolf Nureyev Fund supported the creation of Anna Karenina and will bring other landmark productions to life for generations to come.
Jean and Carylye Cameron Mr. and Mrs. William Farley Dr. and Mrs. Alan G. Harris Ronne and Robert Hartfield Sherry Lea and Richard Holson III National Endowment for the Arts Donald H. Ratner and Bruce A. Gober Brian G. Smith and Geyer Morford Chuck Smith Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Townsend Mr. and Mrs. Jason J. Tyler Amanda Williamson and Matthew Johnson
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DONORS
Sponsors SEASON SPONSORS Abbott Fund Alphawood Foundation Chicago NIB Foundation Daniel and Pamella DeVos Foundation LIVE MUSIC SPONSORS Sandy and Roger Deromedi The Marina and Arnold Tatar Fund for Live Music SEASON PARTNERS Clear Channel Airports
Ashley Wheater, Julie and Guy Lakonishok. Photo by Dan Rest.
ANNA KARENINA SPONSORS
ACROSS THE POND SPONSOR
Producing Sponsors
Home World Premiere Production Sponsor
Margot and Josef Lakonishok
Denise Littlefield Sobel
NIB Foundation
JW Marriott Chicago Athletic Clubs Athletico Physical Therapy
Major Sponsors
Lorna Ferguson and Terry Clark Nancy and Sanfred Koltun
WINNING WORKS SPONSORS William Blair with Board Member Rita Spitz Eric C. Schieber, MD
SWAN LAKE SPONSOR
Mr. and Mrs. Joel V. Williamson
Production Sponsor
The Walter E. Heller Foundation
GI Energy, An Affiliate of Shell New Energies US, LLC
JHL Capital Group
COMMUNIT Y ENGAGEMENT
Jane Ellen Murray Foundation
SPONSORS
Sage Foundation THE NUTCRACKER SPONSORS Production Sponsors
Citi Jewell Events Catering With gratitude to The Nutcracker Commissioning Sponsors
Margot and Josef Lakonishok Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust
Diane and John Patience The Poetry Foundation Rudolf Nureyev Fund at The Joffrey Ballet
The Allstate Insurance Company Autism Speaks Mary Jo and Doug Basler Robert and Isabelle Bass Foundation Mr. John P. Brazzale
Sponsors
Mary Jo and Doug Basler Ethel and William Gofen
Hancher Auditorium, University of Iowa
Bill and Orli Staley Foundation
And the many “Believers”
Australian Consulate-General in Chicago
Nutcracker Student Matinee Sponsors
Macy’s Mazza Foundation
The Chicago Community Trust The Crown Family James Dolenc and Tom Riker Exelon Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Michelle Goodman and Larry J. Goodman, MD Illinois Arts Council Agency Lannan Foundation Beth Levine Mr. and Mrs. John Patience Polk Bros Foundation Ms. Carol Prins and Mr. John Hart Eric C. Schieber, MD Shea Family Foundation
Ashley Wheater, Andrea Walker, Rahm Emanuel. Photo by Dan Rest.
The Siragusa Family Foundation
SEASON
Amanda Assucena, Greig Matthews, Anais Bueno, Alberto Velazquez, Anna Gerberich and Stefan Goncalvez in Yonder Blue. Photo by Cheryl Mann.
The Joffrey Ballet 2018–2019 Season
Swan Lake
Across the Pond
OCTOBER 17–28, 2018 Choreographer: © Christopher Wheeldon Music: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
APRIL 24–MAY 5, 2019
The Nutcracker DECEMBER 1–30, 2018 Choreographer: © Christopher Wheeldon Music: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Anna Karenina FEBRUARY 13–24, 2019 Choreographer: Yuri Possokhov Music: Ilya Demutsky
Yonder Blue Choreographer: Andrew McNicol Music: Peter Gregson World Premiere Vespertine Choreography and Costume Design by Liam Scarlett Music: Bjarte Eike, John Dowland, Arcangelo Corelli, Francesco Geminiani Joffrey Premiere HOME Choreographer: Andrea Walker Music: Ross Allchurch World Premiere
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LEADERSHIP
Luis Eduardo Gonzalez and Aaron Renteria. Photo by Anjali Pinto.
LEADERSHIP
Board of Directors Mayor Rahm Emanuel
Roger Deromedi
Susan Oleari
LIFE DIRECTORS
Honorary Chair
Adam DeWitt
Diane Patience
Grace Barry
Pamella Roland DeVos
Stephen Reiss
Fred Eychaner
Patti S. Eylar
Jeffrey C. Rubenstein
Patricia H. Gerber†
Shelley MacArthur Farley
Elva Rubio
Pamela B. Strobel
OFFICERS Zachary D. Lazar, Jr. Chairman of the Board
Jamie-Clare Flaherty
Bruce Sagan
First Vice Chair
Emily Follas
Eric C. Schieber, M.D.
PAST CHAIRPERSONS
Sonia Florian Anne L. Kaplan
Patrick M. Gallagher, Jr.
Liz Sharp
William M. Daley
Mrs. Robert W. Galvin
Courtney Shea
Fred Eychaner
Jill Garling
Gary E. Holdren
Dana Hokin Garvey
Ildefonso Alvim de Abreu e Silva
Mark Giragosian
Chuck Smith
C. Steve McMillian
Larry Goodman
Maureen Dwyer Smith
Bruce Sagan
Ashley Wheater
Sabrina Gracias
Rita Spitz
Maureen Dwyer Smith
The Mary B. Galvin Artistic Director
Linda Chaplik Harris
Lauren F. Streicher, M.D.
Pamela B. Strobel
Jerrilyn Hoffmann
Ben Strobel
Jason J. Tyler
President and CEO
Richard Holson III
MarrGwen Townsend
Ronald V. Waters III
Shari Massey
Greg Jenkins
Jason J. Tyler
Assistant Treasurer
Myrna Kaplan
Noren Ungaretti
As of July 25, 2019
Donna M. LaPietra
Ronald V. Waters III
† Deceased
DIRECTORS
Michael Larsen
Amanda Williamson
Kathleen Abbott
Barry Litwin
Mr. Joel V. Williamson
Patty Perkins Andringa
James McDonough
Elizabeth Yntema
Mary Jo Basler
Coco Meers
Marc Berman
Jess Merten
Luann Blowers
Daniel L. (DL) Morriss
Lorna Ferguson
Vice Chairs
Guy Lakonishok Treasurer
Ronald J. Allen Secretary
Greg Cameron
Dr. David A. Kipper†
CHERYLE AND JOEL WILLIAMSON have demonstrated their passion for The Joffrey Ballet since its arrival in Chicago, and their longstanding advocacy and support have not only helped establish Chicago’s preeminent ballet company, but has lifted the reputation of the Company on a global scale. At each step in the Joffrey’s journey, Cheryle and Joel have been there to provide valuable guidance and sound leadership. From Cheryle’s service on the search committee that appointed The Mary B. Galvin Artistic Director Ashley Wheater, to aiding in the establishment of the Nureyev Endowment, and most recently, supporting live music and the creation of Anna Karenina, the Williamsons have been steadfast partners in moving the Joffrey forward. Joel and Cheryle Willimanson. Photo by Dan Rest.
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LEADERSHIP
Women’s Board of The Joffrey Ballet Noren Ungaretti
Beth Fulkerson
Cynthia S. Passalino
Pam Phillips Weston
President
Dana Hokin Garvey
Mary Ellen Pavone, MD
Kim White
Susan Geiselhart
Judith Pierpont
Diana Weiss Widman
Darcy Goldfarb, MD
Ibby Pinsky
Elizabeth Wippman
Shana Bear Guthman
Victoria Poindexter
Joyce M. Wippman
2nd Vice Presidents
Elisa D. Harris
D. Elizabeth Price
Marcie L. Wright
Dania Leemputte
Mrs. Michael F. Harron
Hallie Blanchard Rehwaldt
Leslie Zentner
Stacie R. Hartman
Emily Rubenstein
Julie Zuckerman
K. Susan Heintz
Camille Kearns Rudy
Martha Higgins
Kathleen (Henson) Sarpy
Leslie S. Hindman
Maggie Scheyer
Courtney A. Hoffmann
Sarah Schrup
Dora Aalbregtse
Sandi Hartstein 1st Vice President
Merritt DeWitt Julianne Migely
Secretary
Amanda Merten Treasurer
Dr. Emily L. Arch Jamie-Clare Flaherty Members-at-Large
SUPPORTING AND NON-RESIDENT
Jerrilyn M. Hoffmann
Andréa J. Schwartz
Laura Ferris Anderson
MEMBERS
Sherry Lea Holson
Liz Sharp
Melissa Anton
Elisabeth Adams
Brooke Hubbuch
Anne Shea
Mary Jo Basler
Mrs. Keene Harwood Addington III
Melinda Jakovich-Lagrange
Courtney Shea
Mrs. John E. Burke
Anne Kaplan
Carolyn Sheridan
Kelly Dettmann
Jackelyn Kastanis
Veronica Siegel
Pamella Roland DeVos
Elizabeth Ann Kasten
Amelia Silva
Deborah Gordon Engle
Kathleen Klaeser
Mrs. Howard Silverman†
Lydia Fisher
Laura Kofoid
Marilyn Slattery
Katherine Fox
Mrs. Frederick A.
Maureen Dwyer Smith*
Astra Gamsjaeger
Krehbiel*
Kathy Kalesperis Smith
Sue-Gray Goller
Whitney Lasky
Maria Smithburg
Stephanie M. Grinage
Anne Lazar
Rita Spitz
Marjorie E. Habermann
Kathryn Meneely Leister
Dawn Stanislaw
Sharon King Hoge
Anita E. Livaditis
Jessica Steffensen
Marci Holzer
Leslie Logsdon
Liz Stiffel
Candace Collins Jordan
Joan Malliband
Carol J. Stone
Donna M. LaPietra
Elizabeth Marcus, MD
Nancy Sussman
Anne Simon Moffat
Heather Martin
Cheryl Tama Oblander
Brooks Morgan
Kristina McGrath
Lauren D.W. Tatar
Mrs. Jay L. Owen, Jr.
Astrid A. McKinnon
Marina D.W. Tatar
Kathleen A. Swien
Helen Hall Melchior*
Melissa Trandel
Kathryn Vail
Patricia Miller
Jennifer Tscherney
Victoria Verity
Lucy Minor
Yolanda Tyler
Carol A. Walter
Linda Curtis
Andria van der Merwe
Ann Waters
O’Bannon, MD
Jen VanEekeren
Mrs. Thomas E. Wells IV
Susan G. Oleari
Laura Larsen Venkus
Christine Ott*
Annabelle Volgman
Gigi Owens
Chrissie Walker
Mrs. John R. Pacholick
Magnes Welsh
Daniela Pagani
Susan L. Welsh
Julie O’Donnell Allen Raheela Gill Anwar Annie Atzeff Melissa M. Babcock* Grace Barry* Nancy Gottlieb Bauer Heidy Best Jetta Boschen Sophie Bross Marisa Bryce Mary Kay Mudd Bushonville Jenelle M. Chalmers Joan Colmar Kelly Demers Sandra Deromedi Ellen Distelheim Dr. Jill S. Dodds Maia J. Dunkel Christine Du Boulay Ellis Beth Engel Patti S. Eylar Shelley MacArthur Farley Emily Follas Laura Suzanne Foote Ellie Forman Katherine E. Freiburger
*Honorary Member † Deceased
LEADERSHIP
The Generation J Leadership Council COUNCIL CO-CHAIRS
COUNCIL MEMBERS
CHAIR EMERITUS
Carolyn Blessing
Rachel Bartunek
Emily Strobel Amiet
Lauren Huefner
Jacqueline Lentz
John Walcher
Natalie Matwijiszyn Sarah Shu
Sarah Shu, Lauren Huefner, Rachel Bartunek and Carolyn Blessing. Photo by Matt de la Pena.
Nancy Sussman, Elizabeth Wippman and Shana Guthman. Photo by Dan Rest.
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LEADERSHIP
Staff Ashley Wheater The Mary B. Galvin Artistic Director
Greg Cameron
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Erica Lynette Edwards Director of Community Engagement
President and CEO
Keila Hamed-Ramos ARTISTIC Nicolas Blanc Adam Blyde Suzanne Lopez
Community Engagement Business Administrator
Julianna Jarik
Erin Tinsley Head Electrician
Gregg Moeller Head of Properties
George Paulin Sound Engineer
Matthew Carney Assistant Electrician
Community Engagement Manager
Matthew Black
Caitlyn Huynh Evelyn Sanchez Michael Smith
David Klein
Academy Director
Community Engagement Program Coordinators
Carpenter
Stephanie Archambeau
Linda Swayze
Ballet Masters/Principal Coaches
ACADEMY Karine Provost
Student Services Administrator
Keesha Beckford
Community Engagement Program Supervisor
Youth Division Liaison
Allie Deaver-Petchenik Administrative Assistant
Karin Ellis-Wentz Head of Pre-Professional Program
Bridget Holmes
COMPANY ADMINISTRATION & PRODUCTION Bradley Renner General Manager
Blair Baldwin
Communications Coordinator
Company Manager
Grace Kowalski
Cody Chen
Flyperson Carpenter
Steve Lange
FINANCE & OPERATIONS Shari Massey Deputy Director & Chief Development Officer
Aaron Glynn Database Analyst
Sheryl Guyer Staff Accountant
Paul Key Director of Technology
John Kurtz Director of Facility Operations
Lauren Martin Executive Assistant
Dena Shadlow DEVELOPMENT Julia Doherty Chief Development Officer
Clare Brody Assistant Director of Grants & Sponsorships
Payroll & Accounts Payable Coordinator
Abby Smith Administrative Assistant
Sarah Venuti Yates Director of Human Resources
Jimmy Byrne Associate Director of Planned Giving & Major Gifts
MARKETING Brian Smith
Mimi de Castro
Chief Marketing Officer
Associate Director of Corporate Partnerships
Colene Byrd Director of Sales & Patron Services
Academy Coordinator
Production Manager
Raymond Rodriguez
Katherine Selig Principal Stage Manager
Development Operations & Data Specialist
Vicki Crain
Head of Studio Company & Trainee Program
Amanda Heuermann
Lauren Gardier
Stage Manager
Matt de la PeĂąa
Cara Scrementi
Director of Communications
Partnership & Production Manager
Erin Brown
Associate Director of Major Gifts
Alex Goodman
Group Sales Manager
Adele Dillon
Kyle Seguin
Artistic & Production Administrative Assistant
Pre-Professional Division Liaison
Ellie Cotey
Trish Strong
Head of Wardrobe
Annie Lyonswright
Children’s Division Liaison
Gregg Benkovich
Juanita Diaz Molly Hillson Christina Mancuso Melissa Salinas Celina Wu
Shoe Manager Wardrobe First Assistant
Associate Director of Individual Giving
Academy Receptionists
Lead Stitcher
Alicia Petrone
Kate Shattock
Major Gifts Coordinator
Wardrobe Second Assistant
Chelsea Robinson
Barbara Luchsinger
Director of Events
Jerica Hucke Stitcher
Daria Wright Head of Hair & Makeup
Jim E. Walsh As of June 30, 2019
Assistant Director of Development & Events
Interim Head Carpenter
Marketing Manager
Sam Fain Sarah Fiala Marketing Director
Casey Peek Patron Services Manager
Elisabeth Sladek Marketing Coordinator
Chelsea Dvorchak Fernando Fernandez Patron Services Associates
MUSIC Scott Speck Music Director
Grace Kim Michael Moricz Company Pianists
LEADERSHIP
2018–2019 Joffrey Artist Roster COMPANY DANCERS Derrick Agnoletti Yoshihisa Arai Amanda Assucena Edson Barbosa Miguel Angel Blanco Evan Boersma Anais Bueno Fabrice Calmels Valeria Chaykina Nicole Ciapponi Lucia Connolly April Daly Derek Drilon
Fernando Duarte Olivia Duryea Cara Marie Gary Anna Gerberich Stefan Goncalvez Luis Eduardo Gonzalez Dylan Gutierrez Rory Hohenstein Dara Holmes Yuka Iwai Victoria Jaiani Hansol Jeong Gayeon Jung Yumi Kanazawa
Brooke Linford Greig Matthews Graham Maverick Jeraldine Mendoza Xavier Núñez Princess Reid Aaron Renteria Christine Rocas Julia Rust Chloé Sherman Leticia Stock Temur Suluashvili Olivia Tang-Mifsud Alonso Tepetzi
Elivelton Tomazi Alberto Velazquez Joanna Wozniak Joan Sebastián Zamora Valentino Mongelia Zamora STAGE MANAGERS Katherine Selig, PSM Amanda Heuermann, SM Emily Duffin, ASM – The Nutcracker Katherine Darby, ASM – Anna Karenina
Jason Brett and Lauren Streicher. Photo by Dan Rest.
Taki and Jackelyn Kastanis. Photo by Dan Rest.
Kevin McGirr and Patti Eylar. Photo by Dan Rest.
Susan and Josh Oleari. Photo by Dan Rest.
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COMMUNIT Y ENGAGEMENT
93
Community Engagement programs in 58 schools
7000+
students reached
Photo by Michael Smith.
JOFFREY ACADEMY
Joffrey Academy of Dance Students Photo by Cheryl Mann.
AT A GLANCE
2018–2019 At A Glance
475,526 & 2.1M
website visitors to joffrey.org
71,550 Instagram followers
page views
100,847 tickets sold
186,878 Facebook followers
61
Company performances in Chicago
41,716
Twitter followers
46 Company dancers
As of June 2018
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Princess Reid. Photo by Nolis Anderson.