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THE PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST
2008
Annual Report
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THE PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST
2008 Highlights
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and critics alike applauded the Trust’s Pittsburgh • Audiences International Festival of Firsts; it was named #1 event of 2008 by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Trust incorporated the Pittsburgh International Children’s • The Theater and Festival as a programming division. J. Kevin McMahon
President and CEO, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Kenneth R. Melani, M.D.
Chairman, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust President and CEO, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
• The Trust assumed the management of the Three Rivers Arts Festival. forged a partnership with the law firm Cohen & Grigsby to be • We the Presenting Sponsor of the 2008-2009 Trust Presents series.
2009 marks the Trust’s 25th year of dedicated service in the Cultural District. Without your generous support, friendship and collective belief in our work, the Trust would not have reached this milestone. We are grateful for our donors and supporters, which include over 700 volunteers, from our Board of Trustees and committee members to theater ushers and First Night volunteers. We extend our thanks to all of you for helping to secure Pittsburgh’s standing as a world-class arts and entertainment destination for the next 25 years. In gratitude,
2008 Annual Gala at the Benedum Center
Kenneth R. Melani, M.D. Chairman, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust President and CEO, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
of the economic downturn in the last six months of 2008, • Inthespite Trust managed a balanced budget.
CONTENTS
The following 2008 highlights encapsulate an exceptional year in your Cultural District.
2 Programming Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts PNC Broadway Across America – Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Dance Council Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents Pittsburgh International Children’s Theater & Festival CD Live! Trust Guest Attractions
RUST at 820 Liberty Avenue
4 Visual Arts
As part of PNC Grow Up Great, the Trust and the PNC Foundation unveil an early childhood arts education initiative geared towards preschool-age children.
Engagement
6 Real Estate & Facilities 7 Theater Square 8 First Night® Pittsburgh 9 Shared Services
1 2 Development/Gala 1 3 Donors 1 6 Boards & Committees Back 2008 Staff Listing
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review names Teatro De Los Sentidos: El Eco De La Sombra (Theater of the Senses: The Echo of the Shadow) the Number 1 theater event of 2008.
The August Wilson Center for African American Culture joins the Trust’s Shared Services network of Cultural District organizations.
October Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts presents an exclusive line-up of U.S. premieres by acclaimed visual and performing artists from around the world, reinforcing Pittsburgh as a major arts and entertainment destination.
The Trust celebrates National Jazz Appreciation Month and Pittsburgh’s 250th Anniversary with the Living Legends series.
The Annual Gala marks the most successful one in the Trust’s history, attracting over 500 attendees and raising close to $600,000 in support of the Trust’s mission in the Cultural District.
May First Night Pittsburgh 2008 Living Legends of Jazz Series Cabaret at Theater Square
1 0 Marketing & Communications 1 1 2008 Financials
December
The Trust revives Cultural District weekend postperformance entertainment with the Late Night Cabaret Series at the Cabaret at Theater Square.
April
5 Education & Community
9 Cultural District Community August Wilson Center for African American Culture Bricolage Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Pittsburgh CLO Pittsburgh Opera Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Pittsburgh Filmmakers
J. Kevin McMahon President and CEO The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
September
photo: Jean-Pierre Stoop
t was a momentous year for The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and the Cultural District. In keeping with our mission to make Pittsburgh a great place to live, work and play, the Trust presented world-class productions and U.S. Premieres and expanded our programming.
The Trust affirms its long-term commitment to the Cultural District Riverfront Development by announcing a revised phasing sequence for the project.
January The Trust’s First Night® Pittsburgh 2008 officially launches Pittsburgh’s 250th Anniversary with more than 40,000 revelers in attendance.
November March Rosebud Fine Food Market and Deli
February A Pittsburgh premiere, Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo gives two stunning performances of Cinderella at the Benedum Center.
At last a grocery story in the Cultural District! Rosebud Fine Food Market and Deli, located on the ground floor of the Encore on 7th, opens for business. Café Zao celebrates its 4th anniversary with a special, four-week celebration.
June RUST (Radical Urban Silkscreen Team), a project of The Andy Warhol Museum and Artists Image Resource, works with area youth to create silkscreen prints celebrating Pittsburgh’s history, heritage, culture and people at the Trust’s 820 Liberty Avenue property. Café Zao introduces a sold-out cooking school series for area foodies.
Cover photos: Benedum Center; Ballet Maribor, Radio & Juliet, photo: 6-Prime; MAMMA MIA!, photo: Joan Marcus; The Trust’s Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District; PNC Grow Up Great kick-off event at the Benedum Center
If You Give a Pig a Pancake
July The Trust welcomes Pittsburgh International Children’s Theater and Festival as a programming division. Cohen & Grigsby becomes the Presenting Sponsor of the 2008-2009 Trust Presents series.
The Trust assumes management of the Three Rivers Arts Festival.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette named Ultima Vez: Speigel the best dance performance of 2008.
A Special Thanks: Allegheny Regional Asset District Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation Cohen & Grigsby Eden Hall Foundation First Commonwealth Financial Corporation The Heinz Endowments Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield The McCune Foundation The Richard King Mellon Foundation Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development The Pittsburgh Foundation The PNC Foundation
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Programming photo: 6-Prime
Trust Guest Attractions The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Benedum Center
Ballet Maribor
PNC Broadway Across America – Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts (PIFOF) October 10 - 25 Rudresh Mahanthappa
An amalgam of genre-bending performance and visual art, juxtaposing film, theater, dance, music, and classical and modern art forms, PIFOF was a crowning achievement for the Trust. The 16-day festival reached 77% audience capacity, 50% of whom were between the ages of 19 and 35. Most PIFOF performances were sold-out and attracted visitors from the U.K., Canada and various regions in the U.S. The Trust thanks The Andy Warhol Museum, Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh 250 for their support of PIFOF.
In 2008, Broadway subscriptions soared to 11,239 subscribers. This year marked the highest attended Broadway series in 16 years, attracting 351,348 patrons to the 11-show, 154-performance series.
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Benedum Center HAIRSPRAY Heinz Hall
Rudresh Mahanthappa: Samdhi: Diasporic Connections New Hazlett Theater Doug and Mike Starn: Gravity of Light The Pipe Building
Kassys: Liga New Hazlett Theater
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Benedum Center
Jo Strømgren Kompani:The Department New Hazlett Theater Dean Wareham and Britta Phillips: 13 Most Beautiful…Songs for Andy Warhol’s Screen Tests Byham Theater
Peter Reder: Guided Tour Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History
Libera Byham Theater Preservation Hall Jazz Band Byham Theater An Evening with Dolly Parton Benedum Center The Backyardigans Live! Benedum Center
SWEENEY TODD Heinz Hall
WICKED Benedum Center MAMMA MIA! Benedum Center Monty Python’s SPAMALOT Benedum Center FROST/NIXON Benedum Center ANNIE Heinz Hall
photo: Joan Marcus
Teatro De Los Sentidos: El Eco De La Sombra (Theater of the Senses: The Echo of the Shadow) Ellis School Armory
Pittsburgh International Children’s Theater & Festival
Dianne Reeves Byham Theater
Disney’s THE LION KING Benedum Center
THE WEDDING SINGER Benedum Center Ballet Maribor: Radio & Juliet Byham Theater
THE RAT PACK IS BACK
Pittsburgh Dance Council Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo’s Cinderella and Ballet Maribor’s Radio and Juliet pushed traditional art forms to the edge, offering fresh, contemporary interpretations. Urban Bush Women/Compagnie Jant-Bi Byham Theater
Jay Johnson: The Two and Only Byham Theater
Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents
THE RAT PACK IS BACK Heinz Hall
In 2008, the Trust welcomed Cohen & Grigsby as the Presenting Sponsor of Trust Presents. The Trust is grateful for their generous support. Hesperus: Hunchback of Notre Dame
Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo: Cinderella Benedum Center
co-presented with Renaissance Baroque Society
Emanuel Gat Dance Byham Theater
Classical Theatre of Harlem Ain’t Supposed to Die a Natural Death Cabaret at Theater Square
Ultima Vez: Spiegel Byham Theater Ballet Maribor: Radio and Juliet Byham Theater
Defending the Caveman Byham Theater Spirit of Uganda
The Trust thanks Season Sponsor:
Magic Tree House® : The Musical Byham Theater
Carousel Players (Canada): George and Martha
Australian Pink Floyd Benedum Center
Theatreworks USA: If You Give a Pig a Pancake & Other Story Books
Angelique Kidjo co-presented with August Wilson Center
Byham Theater Capitol Steps Byham Theater Idina Menzel Byham Theater
Byham Theater
American Stars in Concert for the Holidays Byham Theater
NPR’s Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me Byham Theater
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
Big Wooden Horse Theatre Company (England): Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Smokey Robinson Benedum Center
co-presented with August Wilson Center and Pittsburgh International Children’s Theater
photo: Josh Jordan
Chip Davis’ Christmas: Music of Mannheim Steamroller Benedum Center Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo
ANNIE
Angelique Kidjo Luis Bravo’s Forever Tango
The Enchantment Theatre Company (USA): The Velveteen Rabbit Pittsburgh International Children’s Festival Mimbre Acrobats (United Kingdom): Sprung The Joyful Theatre (South Korea): The Frog Prince Illstyle and Peace Productions (USA): Same Spirit Different Movement The Train Theatre (Israel): The Rain Bird Evelyn Roth (Canada/Australia): Eco Discovery Marionetas de la Esquina (Mexico): A Moon Between Two Houses Pittsburgh Irish and Classical Theatre (USA): The Happy Prince
CD Live! A collaboration between The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Three Rivers Arts Festival and 91.3fm WYEP.
George and Martha
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Byham Theater Menopause: The Musical Brian Regan Playhouse Dance Company at the Byham WAMO Talent Show Innovation 2008 Bodiography Contemporary Ballet Company La Roche College Dance Deptartment: Flights of Fantasy 2nd Annual August Wilson Birthday Celebration: An Evening with Alfre Woodard Jim Norton Pittsburgh Portraits 25th Anniversary Concert Children’s Festival Chorus ESTA Jewish Music Festival Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School: Spring Performance Joan Rivers The Gospel …The Struggle, The Praise, The Victory Bruce Bruce The Black Crowes with special guest Grace Potter and the Nocturnals Bryan Adams High Kings of Dublin The Swell Season Off The Record VIII: When Robots Rule Hot Pink Pittsburgh Ebony Fashion Fair Lisa Williams My Tale of Two Cities
Pittsburgh Musical Theater JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT FIDDLER ON THE ROOF WEST SIDE STORY Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA
Opera Theater Lost in the Stars Die Fledermaus
Nick Lowe with special guest Ron Sexsmith Byham Theater
River City Brass Band On a World Tour Talk of the Town Fabulous 50s Shall We Dance Anthem for America Birth of a Great City
Steve Earle with special guest Allison Moorer Byham Theater Vieux Farka Toure
photo: Joan Marcus
Dean Wareham & Britta Phillips
Family Series Theatreworks USA: Max & Ruby
Aquila Theater Company: The Iliad Byham Theater
Walter Mosley Byham Theater
Romeo & Juliet CAPA Auditorium
Doug Varone and Dancers Byham Theater
Luis Bravo’s Forever Tango Byham Theater
Patrizio Buanne with special guest Giorgia Fumanti Benedum Center
Byham Theater
Inbal Pinto: Shaker Byham Theater
Great Big Sea Byham Theater
The Pittsburgh International Children’s Theater and Festival became a programming division of the Trust and presented 12 productions, encompassing 142 performances throughout the region, including the Trust’s Byham Theater.
Eddie Griffin 1964 … The Tribute Roots of Rock and Roll If You’re Irish Jill Scott Lord of the Dance Katt Williams Eddie Izzard Classic Soul Music Joan Rivers Festival starring MAZE featuring Frankie Beverly Jordin Sparks and Jesse McCartney Little Anthony Frank Caliendo Jim Brickman Holiday Tour
co-presented with The Andy Warhol Musuem
New Hazlett Theater Susan Tedeschi with special guest James Hunter Byham Theater
Lost in the Stars
Patrizio Buanne Nick Lowe
The Frog Prince
WICKED
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PNC Broadway Across America - Pittsburgh is a presentation of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh Symphony and Broadway Across America.
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Education and Community Engagement
Visual Arts Wood Street Galleries 601 Wood Street (Above T Station)
SPACE
Urban Living: Pascal Glissmann & Martina Höfflin, InformationLab, Sabrina Raaf, Roman Kirschner and France Cadet January 25 – April 5
Hot Metal Participating artists: Rick Bach, Pati Beachley, Joey Hays, Michael Dominick, Glen Gardner, Gavin Kenyon, Kenneth Patrick Payne, Tim Kaulen, Peter Lambert, Michael Walsh, Cal Lane, Oleh Bonkovikyy, Gary Smith, Carley Jean Parrish, Ed Parrish Jr. January 25 – April 5
Text Memory Jim Campbell & Mark Scheeff April 25 – June 21 Out of This World Participating artists: Jean-Pierre Aube, Maria Antelman, Vera-Maria Glahn, Marcus Wendt, Gail Wight July 11 – September 13 ZEE [RANGE]: Kurt Hentschlager October 3 – December 31 Gravity of Light: Doug and Mike Starn Part of the Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts
The Pipe Building, Strip District October 10 – 30
Pittsburgh Post Gazette Art Critic Mary Thomas names Gravity of Light by Doug and Mike Starn as one of the top visual art exhibits of 2008.
“ Wood Street Galleries brought Kurt Hentschlager’s exhibit ZEE[RANGE] to Pittsburgh and it was one of the most intelligent exhibits I have ever seen. A big hand to The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust for picking this one. ZEE[RANGE] completely attacked your senses and re-defines psychedelic. Pretty impressive stuff.” - Joey Kennedy, blogger
The Wood Street Galleries’ exhibit ZEE[RANGE] by Kurt Hentschlager attracts a record 4,276 visitors.
812 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh Now Curator Murray Horne Participating artists: Lowry Burgess, Angelo Ciotti, Deborah Hosking, George Lipchak, Steve O’Hearn, Renee Rosensteel, Philip Rostek April 25 – June 13 You are Here Guest Curator Robert Raczka Participating artists: Nayda Collazo-Llorens, Michael Sherwin, Clayton Merrell, Melissa Kuntz, Carin Mincemoyer, Robert Raczka, Liana Dragoman, Bill Radawec, Carlos Rosas, Mary Jean Kenton, Pranja Parasher June 27 – August 9 Make, Shift, Home Guest Curators Mario Marzan and Sharmila Venkatasubban Participating artists: Mike Wille, Blithe Riley, Roxana Perez-Mendez, Ivelisse Jimenez Mario Marzan, Patricia Fernandez, Diana Behl, Jeff Mueller, David Tinapple August 29 – October 11 Then and Now Guest Curator Deryck Tines Participating artists: Renee Rosensteel, Hakeem Allen, Vanessa German, Jan Leo Kim, Sarah Higgins, Chuck Austin, Randy Brown, Mara, Heather Mull, Curtis Reaves Jen Saffron, John Colombo, Debbie Norrell, Donald Hetzler, Annie O’Neill October 31 – December 31
Radical Riffs Contemporary Music Series
The Trust provides educational experiences to diverse audiences of all ages in support of its mission to foster cultural vitality in Pittsburgh.
709 Penn Avenue Gallery Celebration of Life and Death in West Africa by Colter Harper January 1 – February 22
School Day Matinee Series
HUM by Michael Conroy March 3 – 22
For Teachers
Sponsored by the Dominion Foundation and the PNC Foundation
Tix for Teachers
Jazz in Pictures by Nathan Schritter April 4 – 25
Tix for Teachers Open House
Unicorn Mountain: Sylvania June 13 – July 12
Workshops Students as Curator Pittsburgh Public Schools *
What Do I See? by Brian Chapman & Sarah Heinz House members July 25 – August 22 Remembering Hiroshima, Imagining Peace September 5 – 27 Dream Inside Reality by Leslie Ansley October 10 – November 22
Construction of the Trust’s Arts Education Center is on course to open in late 2009.
For Students
Getting Started with Drama Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese * Poetry in Motion Allegheny Intermediate Unit 3 *
Theater Arts Workshop Future Tenant
819 Penn Avenue Taste Matters Curated by Robert Raczka January 18 – February 15
Student Matinees Classical Theatre of Harlem Romeo & Juliet Spirit of Uganda
I-Am-A-Heather Curated by Healther Malik April 18 – May 17
Pitt Arts Encounter Classical Theatre of Harlem Les Ballets de Monte Carlo Preservation Hall Jazz Band Aquila Theater Company Ballet Maribor Jo Strømgren Dean Wareham and Britta Phillips Angelique Kidjo
City High Art Show June 13 – 21
Arts Talk Robert Morris University
Slow and Deliberate by Allison Lacher July 6 – August 3
Expanded Horizons University of Michigan, Urban and Regional Planning
Honey Bear by Mike Budai February 20 – March 21 Periscopes and Peepholes March 28 – April 12
Bike In Movie Series July 18 – August 15
Adopt-A-Dancer James Gilmer, Creative and Performing Arts High School
* The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts: Partners in Education workshops
For the Community JazzLive The largest presenter of jazz in the region, the Trust’s free jazz series is held yearround at the Trust’s Backstage Bar, Cabaret at Theater Square and Agnes R. Katz Plaza. Sponsored by BNY Mellon, DUQ 90.5, MCAI, New Pittsburgh Courier
Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District January 25 April 25 July 11 October 3
Showcase Noir: African American Artists Exhibition and Sale
Fred Lonberg-Holm Wood Street Galleries
Adopt-A-School
Ellipsis by Nayda Collazo-Llorens October 30 – December 5
Get Here Bus Subsidies
Jazz in Pictures - Artist Talk Dr. Nelson Harrison, Nathan Schritter
Sponsored by the employees of Merrill Lynch Western PA and Sunoco Chemicals
Chino Nunez and Friends Latin Orchestra
Internship Program
Kids Day in the District Magic Tree House®: The Musical
She Said: Women’s Words with Special Guest Naomi Shihab Nye
Artspassport
Pilgrim’s Prayer by Gabrielle Smith December 10 – 31
707 Penn Gallery
820 Liberty Avenue
Kids Holiday Crawl
Totally Maybe: Works by Ladyboy January 25 – March 1
Define: How To Post It!
First Night® Pittsburgh
Suggestion/Submission Jeffrey Schwarz & Ian F. Thomas March 14 – April 5 Live Green, View Blue, Paint the Town Red April 25 – June 7 F:295 Pinhole Photography May 30 – July 5 Tools for Travel: Jairan Sadeghi July 11 – August 15 Meditation Relates to Physics = Art Teresa M. Harris August 22 – September 27 Wild Man’s World: Paul Roden and Valerie Lueth October 3 – December 31
Walter Mosley – Pre-show Talk Lighthouse Project and Urban Youth Action Theater of the Senses Workshop Carnegie Mellon School of Drama Theater of the Senses / Kassys - Workshop Carnegie Mellon School of Drama
PNC Grow Up Great Early Childhood Arts Program Bright Side Academy Hill House Early Learning & Child Development Center Kindercare Learning Center Metropolitan Preschool & Nursery/ Fifth Avenue & Penn Avenue Point Park University Children’s School Small World Early Learning and Development Centers 1 & 2 If You Give A Pig A Pancake Pittsburgh International Children’s Theater Gateway to the Arts Tracie Yorke –Moving to One Beat Joann Kielar –Too Much Noise! Christina Farrell –Sounds All Around Rebecca Covert – Brilliant Bears! Sponsored by The PNC Foundation
Renowned jazz artist Joe Harris performs as part of the Trust’s Living Legends of Jazz Series in celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month.
Aquila Theater Company Drama Masterclass
One Cold Hand: Jennifer Gooch Trust Education & Community Engagement April 25 RUST (Radical Urban Silkscreen Team) co-presented by The Andy Warhol Museum
June – July American Dread
Gritty 250: The Art of Work in Pittsburgh
Ballet Maribor – Dance Masterclass Slippery Rock University
Lead Sponsor: Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
January 25
October 3 – November 3
HAIRSPRAY Dance Masterclass Westinghouse Human Services Center
Sponsored by PPG Industries Foundation
Americans for the Arts Creative Conversation
co-presented by Articulate: Pittsburgh’s Creative Network
presented by ArtUp
Dance Masterclass: Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School Pittsburgh Opera Center Slippery Rock University Audience Talkback
Urban Bush Women - Dance Masterclass
Aquila Theater Company Drama Masterclass Butler Senior High School
Urban Bush Women Pitt Night
Doug Varone Dance Masterclass & Lecture Point Park University
Pitt Arts Encounter
Acting Masterclass CAPA
WICKED - Stage Management Masterclass
Lead Sponsor: First Commonwealth Media Partners: 91.3fm WYEP, City Paper
Lukas Ligeti, Elie Kihonia Nick Ragheb Wood Street Galleries
Enchantment Theatre Company Velveteen Rabbit - Workshop Rogers CAPA
Naomi Shihab Nye – Poetry Masterclass Carlow University
The Ties That Bind Curated by Karin Coyne and Tina Rojas September 19 – October 19
Future Ten 5 November 7 – 15
Jo Strømgren - Audience Talkback
SWEENEY TODD Musical Theater Masterclass Carrick High School Ambridge High School
Classical Theatre of Harlem – Acting Masterclass Urban League Charter School Steel Valley High School
Ain’t Too Proud to Beg by Danny Devine August 29 – September 6
Alessandro Bosetti, Byron Westbrooke & Michael Johnsen SPACE
PPG ArtsMASTERS
LION KING Puppet Masterclass Stage Management Masterclass
Open House for College and University Faculty
Andrea Parkins Wood Street Galleries
Lori Freedman, Ben Opie & Tracy Mortimore Wood Street Galleries
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Hot Metal at SPACE
The Trust kicked off PNC Grow Up Great Week by hosting over 175 pre-school children at the Benedum Center.
Students arrive by bus to the Cultural District for Student Matinees
The July 11th Gallery Crawl attracted over 10,000 people, marking the best attended Crawl to date. The evening included the Chino Nunez & Friends Latin Orchestra. It was one hot night in the Cultural District.
presented by ArtUp
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Real Estate & Facilities 2008 Highlights 943 Liberty Avenue The Trust transforms the last standing adult bookstore at its 943 Liberty Avenue property into a temporary arts space. August Wilson Center for African American Culture Located at 980 Liberty Avenue, the Center is scheduled to open in 2009. Benedum Center One of the nation’s most utilized theaters, the Trust’s Benedum Center hosted 294 performances in 2008.
Century Building during Pittsburgh 250 Festival of Lights
Rosebud Fine Food Market and Deli
Century Building Financing closed on the Century Building, a 60-unit, Cultural District affordable workforce residential loft development and will begin housing residents in 2009.
Crazy Mocha Crazy Mocha Coffee Company opened for business at 801 Liberty Avenue and quickly established itself as the flagship location of a 20-store chain. Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Arts Education Center Construction at 805-807 Liberty Avenue continued at a steady pace and is expected open in late 2009. Rosebud Fine Food Market and Deli The first grocery store to open Downtown in two decades, Rosebud opens on the ground floor of the Encore on 7th in the Cultural District. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust The Trust’s performance venues and gallery spaces were utilized for more than 400 special events during 2008.
Now in its fifth year of operation, Theater Square offers a centralized Cultural District box office, arts and entertainment, convenient parking, a full-service bar, good food and more.
Cabaret at Theater Square Craft Beer School
Chris Laitta’s TV Tunes
Wednesday Wine Flights
Lisa Ferraro CD Release
Classical Theatre of Harlem
Winemaker Dinner: Eberle Winery
Lion King Cast Party
Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts Kickoff Reception
Opera Center of Pittsburgh Fundraiser Drowsy Chaperone Cast Cabaret Croatian Marlene Dietrich Hairspray Cast Cabaret She Said: Women’s Words Living Legends of Jazz Series Great Whiskey Debate Almost Like Being In Love Straight Ahead
Creative Conversation Salsa Spooktacular
Café Zao Cookout
Freedom of Expression Tribute to Dr. Jerome Starr
Café Zao
Salsa Friday
Chef Toni Pais creates thoughtfully crafted, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine to the delight of Cultural District clientele.
Saturday Late Night Comedy Series CLO Mini Stars (Kids Holiday Crawl) Global Dance Party
4th Anniversary Celebration
Jersey Boys Press Event
Summer Cooking School Cabaret at Theater Square
Café Zao Cookout Winemaker Dinner: Eberle Winery
Andres Cardenes, concertmaster, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, stops by the Carolyn M. Byham WQED fm89.3 Studio.
Backstage Bar The Trust’s Backstage Bar held over 250 free, live performances, attracting more than 10,000 Cultural District patrons in 2008. In addition to live entertainment and a late-night happy hour, the cozy, smoke-free Backstage Bar has a full menu of appetizers, casual food and desserts.
August Wilson Center for African American Culture construction well under way Crazy Mocha opens at the Trust’s 801 Liberty Avenue property The Trust’s Wednesday Wine Flights
Backstage Bar at Theater Square
Carolyn M. Byham WQED fm89.3 Studio WQED broadcasted over 1,200 hours from its remote studio at Agnes R. Katz Plaza in 2008. Marvin Hamlisch performed live during RADical Days. Host Jim Cunningham broadcasted the QED Morning Show and interviewed musicians prior to the PSO’s season opener. Listeners heard live reviews after each Pittsburgh Speakers Series performance. The studio was alive during First Night®.
Pollstar® ranked the Benedum Center 8th among the world’s top theaters, based upon attendance. Salsa Friday at Cabaret at Theater Square
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Shared Services
First Night Pittsburgh 2009 Tens of thousands of revelers braved frigid conditions to celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Trust’s First Night® Pittsburgh 2009. This year, First Night had a record number of venues, artists, community workshops and the most diverse programming to date. In addition to two fireworks displays, First Night® offered more than 125 family-friendly events — dance, music, comedy, theater, visual arts and hands-on art activities — at over 45 locations throughout the Cultural District. The Trust thanks lead sponsor Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield for its continued enthusiastic and generous support of First Night®Pittsburgh.
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS & ORGANIZATIONS Amish Monkeys Arthur Murray Dance Studio August Wilson Center Balmoral Highlanders Pipe Band & Dancers Cynthia Battle Bésame Brew House Association Bricolage CAPA High School Cheryl Capezzuti Caribbean Vibes Steel Band Catholic Charities Chinese Youth Orchestra Citiparks Art Cart CLO Mini-Stars Nayda Collazo-Llorens Cynthia F. Cooley Creative Reuse Pittsburgh Mikey Denis and Colin Fisher Eurobungee Acrobat Adventure The Fabulous Thunderbirds
Dollar Bank Children’s Fireworks Show kicks off First Night Pittsburgh with a bang.
The Cultural District Community
Five Spot Flyspace Productions Folklore Ensemble Hrvatski Tanac Roland Ford and the Soul of Pittsburgh Steppers Giggles the Clown Good Night, States Ben Hardt and His Symphony Gerald Haymon Kurt Hentschlager Robin Hewlett and Ben Kinsley Hustlebot Joseph-Beth Booksellers Ice Creations Joy Ike Indulge Chris Ivey Sean Jones Elizabeth Keating Matthew Korbanic and Tara Yaney Kerri LaCharite David Lawrence Emily Laychak Valerie Lueth and Paul Roden Joe Lyons Madame Zelda the Fortune Teller
Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild Risë Nagin James P. Nelson Neon Swing Xperience Pennsylvania Culinary Institute Phat Man Dee Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Pittsburgh Center for the Arts Pittsburgh Children’s Museum Pittsburgh Filmmakers Pittsburgh International Children’s Theater Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company Pittsburgh Public Theater Pittsburgh Steelers Pittsburgh Symphony Brass Pure Gold Jimmy Sapienza’s Five Guys Named Moe Matt Sigler Spirit and Soul All City Gospel Choir Steel City Ballroom Temujin the Storyteller Toonseum Trombino Piano Gallerie Amy Trompetter Ange Tu’ulaupua UMOJA Holland Williams Wizdom Band We’re Holden Puppets The Joe Zelek Band Zumba®-Thon
LEAD SPONSOR Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield SPONSORS Dollar Bank Duquesne Light Equitable Gas Giant Eagle Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield The PNC Foundation Target COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan Onorato Commonwealth of PA Senator Jay Costa, Jr. County of Allegheny Eden Hall Foundation Senator Wayne Fontana The Grable Foundation Richard King Mellon Foundation Roy A. Hunt Foundation R.P. Simmons Family Foundation MEDIA PARTNERS CBS Radio Group Comcast First Impression Printing KDKA TV Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Port Authority WDUQ 90.5FM 89.3fm WQED 91.3fm WYEP Y108
A department of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Shared Services collaborates with seven Cultural District arts organizations: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh CLO, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh Opera, Pittsburgh Public Theater, Pittsburgh Symphony and the August Wilson Center for African American Culture. Shared Services’ mission is to reduce costs and increase efficiencies through the collective sourcing of: Office supplies Credit card processing Health insurance Wellness programs Program book advertising & administration Printing Human resources training Database management Seasonal district brochures Group ticket sales E-marketing Monthly Cultural District calendars Ad campaigns Forums for District peer groups 2008 Highlights August Wilson Center for African American Culture The Center joined Shared Services. Continued Savings Since its inception in 2000, Shared Services has realized cumulative savings and cost avoidance for the Cultural District community of approximately $5.4 million. NTA Convention With substantial financial support from Shared Services, the Cultural District was showcased at the National Tour Association’s (NTA) Annual Convention held in Pittsburgh. The funding enabled Cultural District Group Sales Managers to attend the convention and host NTA events in the District.
The August Wilson Center’s steel skeleton as it appeared in November 2008.
August Wilson Center for African American Culture Construction intensified in 2008, as the Center’s permanent home took shape at 980 Liberty Avenue in the Cultural District. Simultaneously, the Center presented multidisciplinary cultural programming in the Cultural District and various community locations. Exhibit: SoulScapes by Women of Visions, Inc. Gallery 209/9 Exhibit: Grand Scale Collaborations Gallery 209/9
Bricolage
Bricolage Making artful use of what’s at hand, Bricolage uses distinctive, regional resources to create thought-provoking theatrical events at the Trust’s 937 Liberty Avenue property. Bricolage Urban Scrawl 2008 Staged Reading Performance Series: Midnight Radio Woman from the Past Floating Under Water Troilus and Cressida Stroke Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom The 5th Column Chicks With D*!@: Bad Girls on Bikes Doing Bad Things Midnight Radio (First Night® Pittsburgh)
Urban Bush Women/Compagnie Jant-Bi
The Great Gatsby
co-presented with Pittsburgh Dance Council
Byham Theater Spirit of Uganda co-presented with Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents and Pittsburgh International Children’s Theater
Reveler at New Year’s Resolution Wall
Exhibit: Black Clay in PA: A Dialogue in Flux Gallery 209/9 2nd Annual August Wilson Birthday Celebration Featuring An Evening with Alfre Woodard Byham Theater
Soul Line Dance Party in full swing
National Tour Association’s Annual Convention participants tour the Cultural District.
photo: Ric Evans
Byham Theater Pittsburgh Magazine Shared Services began funding a monthly, 8-page, full-color Cultural District Calendar in Pittsburgh Magazine to increase awareness and visibility of District events.
Actress Alfre Woodard at the 2nd Annual August Wilson Birthday Celebration in April.
Exhibit: Charles “Teenie” Harris Centennial Birthday Celebration Gallery 209/9 Installation: National City MLK (Moving the Lives of Kids) Community Mural Project August Wilson Center Construction Site Angelique Kidjo co-presented with Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre PBT presents a diverse repertoire, from 19th-century classics to new works by some of the world’s most promising choreographers, and is nationally recognized for its extraordinary level of quality in bringing the best of classical and contemporary dance to the region.
Byham Theater
Neon Swing Xperience performing
First Night® headliner, The Fabulous Thunderbirds perform on the Highmark stage
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Exhibit: Art Kings of the Hill: Inspired by Life in Pittsburgh’s Hill District Gallery 209/9
Performances at the Benedum Center Carmina Burana Known by Heart (“Junk”) Duet and Octet Alice in Wonderland The Great Gatsby The Nutcracker Performances at the Byham Theater Forever Love featuring Fluctuating Hemlines and a World Premiere with B.E. Taylor 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 9
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Pittsburgh CLO As one of the country’s most prestigious musical theater companies, the CLO’s mission extends beyond the annual summer season, with national tours and programs such as the CLO Academy, the Mini Stars, the Gene Kelly Awards, the Construction Center and the CLO Cabaret at the Trust’s Cabaret at Theater Square.
WEST SIDE STORY
Performances at Cabaret at Theater Square Plaid Tidings The Big Bang Shear Madness I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
Pittsburgh Opera Celebrating its 70th season, Pittsburgh Opera is one of America’s leading opera companies producing a range of programs from main stage productions to free community concerts and intimate cabarets. Performances at the Benedum Center Aida The Capulets & The Montagues Samson & Delilah The Grapes of Wrath
Pittsburgh Filmmakers In 2008, Filmmakers had 525 screenings of independent, foreign and classic films viewed by more than 10,400 “Screenies” at the Trust’s Harris Theater in the Cultural District. Holiday Film Celebration
Spring Reading Series Two Trains Running Dorothy 6 Best of the Theatre Festival in Black & White Buried: The Sago Mine Disaster Interesting Times
Performances at the Benedum Center Oprah Winfrey Presents THE COLOR PURPLE PETER PAN MAME SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ ANNIE GET YOUR GUN WEST SIDE STORY Performances at the Byham Theater A Musical Christmas Carol
Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company Showcasing the works of local playwrights to develop racially and culturally-diverse audiences, Pittsburgh Playwrights attracted more than 3,000 patrons to the Cultural District in 2008.
co-presented with Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, Pittsburgh Filmmakers and The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Radio Golf
Pittsburgh Public Theater PPT produces plays and musicals of exceptional merit from world premieres and contemporary hits to American classics and international masterworks at its permanent home in the Trust’s 650-seat O’Reilly Theater. Performances at the O’Reilly Theater The Second City in Three Rivers Runs Through It Amadeus A Number Rabbit Hole The Odd Couple The Chief Radio Golf The Lady with All the Answers The Second City in PratFall of Civilization
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust 2008
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Statement of Financial Position
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Statement of Activities
December 31, 2008
For the Year Ended December 31, 2008
ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents Investments, At Fair Value Accounts, Notes and Contributions Receivable Other Assets Fixed Assets, Net
$ 18,071,961 17,001,293 5,872,297 2,150,136 105,844,258
Total Assets
$148,939,945
LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS Accounts Payable Advance Sales Other Liabilities Long-Term Borrowings Total Liabilities
$ 2,174,475 11,249,957 ,315,948 18,076,278 31,816,658
NET ASSETS Unrestricted Temporarily Restricted Permanently Restricted
87,391,993 ,209,687 29,521,607
Total Net Assets
Marketing and Communications
117,123,287
Total Liabilities & Net Assets
$148,939,945
The Trust’s Marketing and Communications Department acts as an in-house agency to support all areas of the organization in spreading the word about the events and programs that attract over 2 million people to Pittsburgh’s Cultural District. 2008 Highlights Pittsburgh Quarterly The Trust partnered with Pittsburgh Quarterly Magazine to produce a performing and visual arts calendar which was printed in-line with the magazine’s content and over-printed and distributed throughout the region to shine a spotlight on the Cultural District year-round.
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra The world-class PSO has been a vital part of Pittsburgh’s heritage for over 100 years. Under the leadership of Music Director Manfred Honeck, the PSO continues its noble history of working with the finest conductors and musicians, and its strong commitment to artistic quality and excellence.
Other Income
3,472,870 ( 2,015,357)
CHANGES IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Gifts and grants Net investment gain Net assets released from restrictions Change in Temporarily Restricted Net Assets
1,268,338 (312,536) (3,421,943) ( 2,466,141)
CHANGES IN PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Gifts and grants Net investment gain Accumulated gains released for operations Change in Permanently Restricted Net Assets
51,090 (6,132,256) (1,327,000) (7,408,166) (11,889,664)
129,012,951 $117,123,287
Per Audit Report Issued by Schneider Downs & Co., Certified Public Accountants
Facility Operations
16.3%
Gifts and Grants
Real Estate Fundraising Program-Related
12.8%
Rent
15.9%
Presentations
54.3%
19.8%
Presentations
REVENUE Gifts and Grants Rent Presentations Other Income (and Shared Services Joint Purch) Investment Income TOTAL REVENUE
6,781,181 8,449,282 28,840,475 8,672,959 359,345 $53,103,242
2.7% 2.3% 13.4%
General and Administrative 3.4% Funded Depreciation 1.2%
EXPENSE Presentations Facility Operations Real Estate Fundraising Program-Related General and Administrative Funded Depreciation TOTAL EXPENSE
Manfred Honeck
1,457,513
Investment Income 0.7%
Nothing Small About Microsites The Trust created micro-websites for Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts and First Night® Pittsburgh in keeping with the unique look and feel of each festival. Blogs, create-your-own itineraries, and video and audio clips were some of the amenities that patrons experienced online. Something to Blog About? Exploring new methods of outreach, the Trust attracted new audiences by leveraging online social media sites, such as Facebook, YouTube and Flickr®.
Change in Unrestricted Net Assets Excluding Depreciation Depreciation Expense Change in Unrestricted Net Assets
NET ASSETS Beginning of year End of year The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Functional Revenue and Expense Presentation December 31, 2008
$ 5,704,790 8,462,875 28,840,475 6,941,686 (427,621) 4,748,943 54,271,148
EXPENSES, EXCLUDING DEPRECIATION AND IMPAIRMENT EXPENSE Interest 1,159,749 Facility and general operations 7,579,084 Personnel 8,338,829 Presentations 30,317,713 Program 4,183,858 Fundraising 1,234,402 Total Expenses, Excluding Depreciation 52,813,635
Change in Net Assets
New Banners Over 100 colorful Cultural District street banners were installed throughout Downtown Pittsburgh. The new, vibrant branding has been incorporated into the communications vehicles that promote the District events and activities.
Samson & Delilah
UNRESTRICTED REVENUE GAINS AND OTHER SUPPORT Gifts and grants Rent Presentations Other income Net investment income Net assets released from restriction Total Unrestricted Revenue, Gains and Other Support
57.2%
30,317,713 10,454,393 1,431,411 1,234,402 7,099,579 1 ,777,089 652,127 $52,966,714
New banners throughout the Cultural District
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Development
Donors
Creative thinking, flexibility and an unrelenting commitment to the Cultural District led the Trust’s fundraising efforts. The Trust extends our sincere thanks to our corporate sponsors, foundations, individual donors, legislators and trustees. Your support and friendship fuel the Trust’s vital work in our region. Thank you!
MEMBERSHIP AND FAMILY FOUNDATIONS
2008 Highlights
Diners at Café Zao
New Sponsor The Trust welcomed Cohen & Grigsby as Presenting Sponsor of the Trust Presents series. Cohen & Grigsby joins a distinguished community of Trust corporate sponsors such as First Commonwealth, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, the PNC Foundation and others that make the Trust’s world-class arts and entertainment programming possible.
2008 Annual Campaign Support
Circles Donor retention rate reaches 84 percent The Trust recruited 19% more first-time Circles level donors as compared to 2007.
Thanks to Senator Jay Costa, Jr. for his support of the Trust’s First Night Pittsburgh 2009. Shown here: Senator Costa, his wife Roxanne and daughter Rachel, leading the First Night® parade.
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE $10,000 – $24,999 Jane C. Arkus Edwin H. Beachler* Mrs. Ruth Binkley Marianne Bokan-Blair & David J. Blair Bozzone Family Foundation Jill & Chuck Brodbeck Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Bucciero Charles E. Bunch Buncher Family Foundation Patricia & Charlie Burke Ada & George Davidson Mary Jane & Gerald Davis Beverlynn & Steven Elliott Ann & Henry Fisher* Edith H. & James A. Fisher Mr. & Mrs. Timothy O. Fisher The Foster Charitable Trust Janet & Mark Greathouse Jane & George Greer Mr. & Mrs. Ira J. Gumberg Marjorie Burns Haller Vicki & Kevin Halloran Sally M. Levin Douglas B. McAdams Kristen & Kevin McMahon
Partners Partners’ level fundraising reached a 70% donor retention rate in 2008.
Concierge Restaurant Program The Trust launched a Concierge Restaurant program for Circles donors.
The Trust’s Cosmopolitan Pittsburgh party, held on the rooftop of the Trust’s Theater Square Parking Garage.
Annual Gala The Trust’s Annual Gala, One Night Stand, held on October 11 at the Benedum Center was the most successful in the Trust’s history. The Gala raised close to $600,000 in support of the Trust’s mission in the Cultural District.
Kitty Hillman, Richard Burkland and Toto Fisher
CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE $25,000 and above Richard J. Madden Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth R. Melani Mr. & Mrs. James E. Rohr Barbara & Bruce Wiegand
The Trust extends its gratitude to Gala chairs United States Steel Corporation’s Chairman and CEO John Surma and his wife, Becky, for making the Trust’s 2008 Gala one night to remember. Shown here: John and Becky Surma with Gala headliner, Max Raabe.
Rebecca Chiappelli, Robby Facer and Amanda Masdea
Max Raabe & Palast Orchestra performing during the Gala
Actor John Lee Jacob, Jimmi Sue Smith, actor Sarah Peak and Dana Hampton at the WEDDING SINGER cast party.
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Mr. & Mrs. C. J. Queenan, Jr. Pauline Santelli Mr. David S. Shapira Mr. Richard P. Simmons Mr. & Mrs.** John T. Stabile Becky & John Surma PATRON’S CIRCLE $5,000 – $9,999 Anonymous (1) Ayers Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Chester R. Babst Mr. & Mrs. G. Nicholas Beckwith III Nadine E. Bognar Stephanie & Michael Bozic Suzy & Jim Broadhurst Mr. Charles R. Burke, Jr. Barbara & David Burstin Carolyn & Bill Byham Mr. & Mrs. Donald A. Casey Sara & Jim Donnell Mr. & Mrs. Roy G. Dorrance III Carolyn D. Duronio Karen & Steven Feinstein Mr. & Mrs. Ira H. Gordon* Marcia & Stanley** Gumberg Mrs. Gretchen S. Hansen Mr. & Mrs. Harry W. Henninger Mr. & Mrs. Henry L. Hillman Dorothy A. Howat Janet & Bill Hunt Mary Denise & George C. Koch Mr. & Mrs. Raymond W. LeBoeuf Robert C. Levin Susan & David Matter Mr. & Mrs. Martin G. McGuinn Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey L. Morby Mr. & Mrs. Albert C. Muse Rona L. Nesbit Mr. & Mrs. Morgan O’Brien Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios T. Patrinos Joan & Bob Peirce Mr. & Mrs. Jack Piatt Gary L. Reinert, Sr. Letitia E. Rieck Linda & Rich Ruffalo Mr. & Mrs. Christian M. Snavely Violet Soffer Alexander C. Speyer, Jr. Jayne & Tom Sterling Mr. & Mrs. Neil E. Strosnider Lauren & Adam Sufrin Carol & Bill Tillotson Hilary S. Tyson & Charles Porter Sandy & Thomas Usher Bonnie W. & Thomas L. VanKirk Nita & Sunil Wadhwani Nancy & Milton Washington Dr. & Mrs. George R. White Mr. & Mrs. Frank L. Wiegand III
Neil Resnick chats with a cast member of WICKED after the performance.
PREMIERE CIRCLE $2,500 – $4,999 Anonymous (3) Laurie Adams Jean & Lou Astorino Diane & Kim Bellard* Janet L. Belliveau Cynthia Berger & Laurence Green Sabrina & Albert Bortz Ms. Barbara Bott & Mr. Robert Jennings, Jr. Emily & Howard Bromberg Karen S. Buterbaugh & Glenn A. Buterbaugh Mr. & Mrs. Frank V. Cahouet Mr. & Mrs. Joseph L. Calihan Mr. & Mrs. Carl L. Campbell Helen & Stephen Casey Barbara & Gerald Chait Mr. & Mrs. James C. Chaplin IV Julie & Dale Clifton Grant A. Colton Judith & Ronald Davenport, Sr. Thomas J. Friel Mr. & Mrs. Henry J. Galliot Nancy & William J. Gatti Kristina & Peter Gerszten Sue & Mark Gleason Dolores K. Gluck Susan Greenspan & Neil Resnick Dr. & Mrs. Peter Grondziowski Mr. & Mrs. Louis Guarino, Jr. Kathy & Joe Guyaux Thomas R. Harley Edward H. Harrell* William Talbot Hillman Lynda G. Jamison Mr. & Mrs. Paul R. Jenkins Laurie & Rick Johnson Jackie & Ley Jones Dolores & Michael Kara Douglas Kassab Phyllis K. Kokkila Joseph Kresser Marina & Kenneth Lehn Sheryl Linck & Garry Conklin Cate Linn Catherine & Mark Loevner* Courtnay & David Looman Jeffrey M. Lynn Maggie & Pete Magerko Janet Markel & Barry Lhormer Lucine & John Marous Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Massaro, Jr. Carol & Peter Mathieson Dr. Curtis V. Mayernik & Mr. John Fullen Antoinette McClintic & John Aloe Pam & Ken McCrory* Peggy & Steve McKnight Barbara Sachnoff Mendlowitz Marcia A. Metelsky Linda & Stuart Miller Dr. & Mrs. Joshua Nagin Patricia K. Nichols Scott Noxon Shirley & H. Ward Olander Helen & Henry Posner William J. Recker Diana L. Reed* Mr. & Mrs. W. Franklin Reed Janet & William Reeves *Donates to Pittsburgh Dance Council
James & Idamae Rich Fund Mallory & Bill Ries Mr. & Mrs. Frank Brooks Robinson Mr. & Mrs. William F. Roemer Jane H. Roesch Louisa Rosenthal Mr. & Mrs. John T. Ryan III Mr. & Mrs. William Sarris Robert Sass Carol Savage & Bob DiBella Mrs. Virginia W. Schatz* Nancy Schepis Deborah & William Schmid The Schneider Family^ Rod Schwartz Selma B. & C. Leon Sherman* Alane & Jay Siem Henry J. Simonds Juliet Lea Simonds Gayle G. & William H. Simpson The Slagle Family Fund Dr. John M. Snyder Shelly & Dan Snyder Mr. & Mrs. Merrill P. Stabile Drs. Beverly & Michael Steinfeld Mr. & Mrs. Michael B. Stern Richard Stern Mr. & Mrs. Dan Stokes H. Campbell Stuckeman Marcia & Dick Swanson Judith & Steve Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Todd, Jr. Nancy & John Traina Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Vandermade Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Voller Mr. & Mrs. Robert K. Wagner Iris Amper Walker Mary & Jerry Whitaker Jack Wilberger Mr. & Mrs. S. Donald Wiley Teresa & Bob Williams Carol Word & William B. Trueheart Rebecca & Rich Zahren Richard A. Zappala Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Ronald W. Zborowski Robin & Gary Zentner Florence & Harvey Zeve Mr. & Mrs. Clifford B. Zlotnik DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE $1,000 – $2,499 Anonymous (8) Barbara & Marcus Aaron II Barbara & Alan Ackerman Dorothy P. & Franklin E. Agnew Mr. & Mrs. James R. Agras Mr. & Mrs. Edward A. Aiello Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Aloe Michele D. Angelini Dr. & Mrs. R. Appasamy Mr. & Mrs. David J. Armstrong Roy W. Arnold Family^ Ann Averback Natalae Barko Marian S. Bass Vitasta Bazaz & Sheen Sehgal Ms. Phyllis Bertok & Mr. Donald H. Messner, Jr. Eva Tansky Blum Rachel Kirk Bobo Dolores M. Bold
**Deceased
^Donates to Pittsburgh International Children’s Theater and Festival
Mr. Daniel I. Booker Joy Borelli-Edwards Mr. & Mrs. Paul R. Bridges Nancy L. Bromall & Robert C. Barry, Jr. Robert N. Brand Jack Brice Mr. & Mrs. David A. Brownlee Mr. Albert H. Burchfield III Nicholas Butera Louise & David Cannon Dr. & Mrs. Robert Capretto Carol B. Caroselli Mr. & Mrs. Jarvis B. Cecil* Dr. & Mrs. Edward Chang Linda Christen Mr. & Mrs. E. V. Clarke, Jr. CleanCare Thaddeus J. Clements* Christine & Howard Cohen Dr. Richard & Sally B. Cohen Maureen & Jared Cohon Mr. & Mrs. Frederick H. Colen Carol & Gary Cozen Carol & Nelson Craige Melanie & Jim Crockard* Lu & Syl Damianos Janet & Douglas Danforth Lynn & Ronald Davenport, Jr. Joan Clark Davis Mr. & Mrs. Scott I. Deaktor* Danielle Deakyne & Brian Uffelman Kate & Dave DeSimone Joan & Jack Diederich Deborah D. Dodds* Mr. & Mrs. J. Christopher Donahue Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Donnelly Lucy & John Douglas Merrill Druggs Lani & Gabriel Durkac Alunda & Jonathan Edmonds Mr. & Mrs. James M. Edwards Mr. & Mrs. David H. Ehrenwerth ELG Haniel Metals Corp. Dolly & Curt Ellenberg Laura & Terry Engel Karen & Wilson Farmerie Mr. & Mrs. Frederick R. Favo Mr. Harris Ferris The Flam Family^ Ruth O. Frank Elaine & John Frombach Lauren & Sean Ganoe Allison H. Gerber Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. German Mr. & Mrs. David Gordon Jim & Jamie Graham Juliette D. Grauer Mr. & Mrs. C. G. Grefenstette Aaronel DeRoy Gruber & Irving B. Gruber Mr. & Mrs. Barney C. Guttman Paul, Teresa, Isabella & Roman Haberstock Claire B. & Jerome P. Hahn Rhoda & David Hartmann* Jane Z. Haskell Mr. & Mrs. Bruce K. M. Henderson Alexandra K. Hendrickson Barbara & Randall Henry Katherine H. Hillman Mr. David M. Hillman 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 1 3
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Donors DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE $1,000 – $2,499 continued Mr. & Mrs. Thomas B. Hotopp Dr. & Mrs. Francis G. Hurite Joan M. & A. Wade** Hurrell Elizabeth Hurtt & Douglas Branson Diane Ichikawa & Ken Lewis Marilyn & Don Jenkins Joanie & Sam Kamin Van Kaplan Dr. & Mrs. Richard Kasdan Gerri Kay* Margaret & Dwight Keating Mr. & Mrs. David Keefer Ellen & Jack Kessler Sydelle Kessler Bonnie & Donald Kipke Patricia Kolling Mr. & Mrs. Robert Y. Kopf Janet M. Kowalski Dr. Elliott J. Kramer Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Krizner Pam & Scott Kroh Susan & Scott Lammie Lynn & Larry Lebowitz Carol & David Lerberg Dr. & Mrs. Arthur S. Levine Gail & Tom Litwiler Margery J. Loevner Edward D. Loughney Kate W. MacVean Kathleen & Alan Majewski Mr. & Mrs. Robert Malnati Michael Marshall Mr. & Mrs. Alan C. Mathinsen Janice & Ernest Meade* Mr. & Mrs. Glen T. Meakem Mr. Richard A. Mellon Mr. & Mrs. Richard P. Mellon Mr. & Mrs. Mark J. Mendicino Mr. & Mrs. George L. Miles, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Charles Jay Miller Sally Minard & Walter Limbach Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. Mockenhaupt Thomas R. Moore Ms. Anne Mullaney & Judge Maurice Cohill Mr. & Mrs. Richard K. Munsch Kenny & Gordon Nelson Susan & Richard Nernberg Eliza & Hugh Nevin Sarah Nichols* Mr. & Mrs. William E. Numrich
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Grant D. Oliphant Cathy Opsitnick Lisa Osthoff & Ada Osthoff Cathy & John Pelusi Theresa & Cliff Pinsent Mr. & Mrs. Joseph P. Platt, Jr. Cindy & Rob Potter Kelly & Thomas Price Sherrie & Ron Pryber Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Quinn Nancy & Bill Rackoff Sally & Ned Randall Richard E. Rauh Joan & Roger Raulin K. Oliver Rea Dr. Manuel D. Reich* Dr. & Mrs. Douglas J. Reiss Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Riordan Marilyn & Mitchell Roberts Mr. & Mrs. Philip R. Roberts Carol Robinson & Jeffrey Markel Donald & Sylvia Robinson Family Foundation Susan & Jerry Robinson Stephen G. Robinson Pat & Andrew Rodgers Eugene & Joyce Root Ryan Memorial Foundation Kathleen Sandoe & Daniel Ready Cindy & Kim Schappert Pamela L. Schoemer Mr. & Mrs. K. George Schoeppner Susan Schwochau & John Delaney Amy & Sean Sebastian Sharon Semenza & William Robinson Carole & Mark Shepard Pat & Alan Siger Anna Singer & Donald Kortlandt Mr. & Mrs. Daniel B. Smith, Sr. Patricia O. & Wallace W. Smith Mr. W. Keith Smith Susan & Phillip Smith Diane & Alan Smith Mrs. Alice R. Snyder Mr. & Mrs. James C. Stalder Mr. & Mrs. John A. Staley IV The Honorable & Mrs. William L. Standish Jocelyn & Mark Steele
Mr. & Mrs. Steven A. Stepanian II Cara & Doug Stirling Rose & William Strickland* Vincent J. M. Stunja Janie & Harry Thompson Dr. Pamela A. Triolo & Dr. Peter T. Triolo Lorene & Denis M. Vinski Laurie Vota & Kenneth Fair Dr. Loretta Wahl Diane & Hal Waldman* Mr. & Mrs. William F. Wenning, Jr. Ruth Westerman & J. Robert Myers* Dr. Michael J. White & Mr. Richard J. LeBeau* Rebecca White Peggy C. Whitehurst Mr. & Mrs. Ted Wilkes Mary Ellen & Jim Will Janis Burley Wilson & David Wilson Amy & Greg Winokur Mr. & Mrs. James L. Winokur Mr. & Mrs. Alfred W. Wishart, Jr. Judy & John Woffington* J. Andrew Wolfinger* Louise G. Yeiser Dr. Thad Zaleskiewicz Erica & Frank Zappala LEAD PARTNERS $500 – $999 Anonymous (4) Daisy Allebach, Lisa D. Steagall & R. Ward Allebach Dr. & Mrs. David Atcheson* Carole Bailey^ Marielle & Gerald Bartolomucci Bridgett & Marty Bates Liz Witzke-Baum & Allen Baum Douglas Bentz* David P. Blackford Becky & John Botti Deborah & William Boyd* Vicky & Mark Brilmyer Linda & Timothy Burke Laurie & John Cigna Veronica Corpuz & Michael Grzymkowski Mrs. John C. Cutler* Stanford & Marian Davis Dinah M. Denmark & Alice Greene The DiAndreth Family^ William S. Dietrich Mary Ellen DiPasquale Janice & Ralph Duckworth Christopher M. Evans Janet & Dave Fawcett Pamela & Marc Fleming
Trust supporters Sue and Rick Kapusta at a post-performance meet and greet with Smokey Robinson. Kristen Boscarino, Erin Kienzle and Julia Carlson at the Trust’s Cosmopolitan Pittsburgh Party.
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Shirley A. Gaudette Eric Gerstbrein Mr. & Mrs. William P. Getty The Gigante Family Revs. Catherine & Gaylord Gillis Mr. & Mrs. Paul Giusti* Mr. & Mrs. Robert I. Glimcher Rita J. Gould Dana & Daniel A. Greenblatt Dr. & Mrs. John B. Hill Susan Kaczorowski, M.D. The Curtis I. Kossman Foundation Elaine & Carl Krasik Betty L. Lamb Mr. & Mrs. Michael H. Levin Mrs. Lenny Litman Mr. & Mrs. Howard M. Love Meridee & David Lowry Michael Mascaro Mrs. Helen F. Mathieson Judith & Richard Matthews Brian C. McBride Kenton & Lesley McElhattan Susan B. McIntosh & DeCourcy McIntosh Barbara K. S. McKenna Susan & Sean McLaughlin Ruth Anne Mewhirter Mary Ellen & Mark Meyer Mr. & Mrs. John E. Milcoff Mr. & Mrs. James Mitnick Kristy & Tadd Morganti Mr. & Mrs. William Nast Mr. & Mrs. Patrick M. O’Donnell Randall B. Palmer* Mr. & Mrs. Michael Peuler Terrie Piatt Mark R. Power* Barbara N. Prine & Malcolm M. Prine* Norman C. Ray Trust Lynn & Jay Rayvid* Rust Foundation Diane Samuels & Henry Reese Christine & Duane Seppi* Lee & Myrna Silverman James A. Sims Jimmi Sue & Matthew Smith Judith L. Wolfe & John H. Soffietti, M.D. Zach Stevenson Teresa Svidro* Sharon Sweeney Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence M. Wagner Janis Warren Maranne P. Welch^ Mr. & Mrs. Joshua C. Whetzel, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Mark D. Winland^ Mr. & Mrs. John Yokim Andrea & James Young
SPONSORING PARTNERS $250 – $499 Anonymous (15) Ibtesam A. Hilmi & Raed S. Abdullah Francine & Jim Abraham Cynthia & Richard Abrams Donna M. Aiello Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth J. Allen* Susan Allen Dan Aloe Mr. & Mrs. David T. Aloe Dawn Alvarez Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Angerman Mary & Kenneth Antol Joan & Jerome Apt Mr. & Mrs. Henry H. Armstrong Scott K. Astorino Tammy Aupperle Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Avick Mr. & Mrs. Steven Bachenheimer Susan Bartlett Natalie & Richard Berger* Robin J. Bernstein & Herbert L. Seigle Ben Boggio Barbara W. Bonnett Peggy & Bill Bresnahan Brian Bronaugh Cheryl Brown Cindy A. Brown Alan M. Brown Nancy & John Brownell David Buchta Marilyn & David Burke JoAnne & Jack Burley Dr. Stuart Burstein Esther L. Bush Annette R. Capuzzi The Kitzinger Family^ James Carter Patricia A. Charley Robin Ziegler & Clifford Chen Cherep Construction Dr. & Mrs. Albert E. Chung Gerard J. Cipriani Susan B. Clancy Carole A. Clifford Mimi Frey & Bruce R. Connelly* Kimberly Cook Carol J. & George G. Couch Dr. & Mrs. Michael Culig Randi & L. Van V. Dauler, Jr. Barbara Davidson Mr. & Mrs. Stanford P. Davis Linda & Lynn DeHaven Kathy W. & Sam DiBiase June & Barry Dietrich Beth DiGregorio Karen Duchateau Mr. & Mrs. Conrad Dutcher Debbie & Dean Eckenrode Claire & Jim Edmiston Marilyn & Robert Egan Melissa Evans Michael M. Evans Evan Facher Orlie S. Ferretti & Carli Mr. & Mrs. John E. Fibbi Dr. & Mrs. Robert Fidoten* Jared P. Filapose Charles H. Fletcher, Jr. Christopher Fox Mr. & Mrs. Carl B. Frankel *Donates to Pittsburgh Dance Council
Mark C. Freeman Peter M. Gabelli Michael D. Gaber The Ganz Family^ Dr. & Mrs. William S. Garrett Cathy & Kenneth Glick Linda & Edward Goldston Marc H. Graham Marjorie C. Greenberger* Mr. & Mrs. Mark Greenwald Henry Gusky Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. Hammel Bushra Haq^ Lauren Harrinton Mary & Walter Henricks^ Eric Hill Jeffrey S. Holik Millicent Hunchuck Ginny & Peter Hutchinson Mardi & Bill Isler Michelle & Keith Johnston Copies at Carson, Inc. Renée & Tom Kaminski Joan M. Kaplan John Karduck Dr. Yvonne E. Keairns & Dr. Dale L. Keairns^ Marcia & Adam Kelson Msgr. Kurt Kemo Mr. David D. Kennedy Thomas E. Kerr Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Kessler Lee Kim Mr. & Mrs. Ben J. Kissel Renee Arturo & Geb Kleiner Robbee & Tom Kosak Mr. & Mrs. Peter J. Kyne Jr. James Laffey April Langford Marcia Kurs-Lasky & Steve Lasky Marilyn & Earl Latterman* Roy Laux Lucia Lazzara-Goodrich^ Lori & Randy Lechner Katherine M. Leech JoEllen & Fred Leech Mr. & Mrs. Steven J. Lehman Mr. Edgar Levenson Nancy R. Lewis Janet Lewis Mr. & Mrs. Matthew S. Lifson Dr. & Mrs. Ronald Linaburg Susan Lipsitz James C. Livingstone Mrs. Theresa Lloyd Dennis Long John K. Maitland Louise & Michael Malakoff Theresa Mangold Gayle & Patrick Manning Ms. Rachel H. Marcus Jim Marino Janice Markewinski Thea & Gary Martin Heather & Rob Masterson Robert McBryan Jay McCann Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. McCartney Marianne McClain Jan & Dennis McGlone Annette A. McGuire Lauren & Thom McLeod James R. McMahon Mr. & Mrs. C. David McMunn
**Deceased
^Donates to Pittsburgh International Children’s Theater and Festival
James M. McVay The Menzock Family^ Mr. & Mrs. Donald W. Meredith Mr. & Mrs. Roger F. Meyer Mr. & Mrs. James B. Miller Sharon Miller Mirae & Pilgyu Terence E. Moore, M.D. Betty & John Moraca Mr. & Mrs. Edward N. Moravitz Marcy & Tom Morton Barbara Mullen & Daniel Benckart Gregory Murman Pat & Steve Nance George A. Nicholas, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. David A. Nimick Carolyn & Linn Noah Lois & Charles Norton Debbie & Lee Nott Terry in Avalon Timothy Olack Dr. John B. O’Laughlin Ellen Ormond Elliott S. Oshry* Dee Jay Oshry & Bart Rack* Richard Parsakian* Penny Mateer & Randy Pearson Helen & Michael Pepperney Mark Perrott Michelle Persun Mark T. Phillis* Myrna H. Pollock & Charles N. Strotz* Aaron Rapport Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rau Rachel K. Rebel Kim & Rick Roadarmel Linda P. Roberts, M.D.* Mavis & Norman Robertson Bette & Howard Rom Sharon R. Roseman, M.D. & Paul M. Palevsky, M.D. Linda & James Rosenbloom Dr. & Mrs. Wilfred T. Rouleau Debby & Fred Rubin Tara & Joseph Safar* Heather & Edward Salata Mr. Russell B. Salminen* Karen Scansaroli JoAnn & John Schlotterer Charles B. Schumacher Dr. & Mrs. Joel S. Schuman Neil J. Seaman
Tracy & Evan Segal Mary J. Seghi Pauline R. Semans Dolores Senanis Dr. Fred & Katy Sherman Nancy Simpronio & Charles Culbertson* Sara L. Sjoberg Dr. John Smith Jeffery Smith Mr. & Mrs. Edgar M. Snyder Gary L. Sorensen Vivian Spratt Shirley & Sidney Stark, Jr. Suzanne M. Steitz Laurie A. Stewart Heather & Jamie Stover Margaret E. Svidro* Rose Marie Swiderski Stephen J. Szabo Kristina Terrano Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Thaw Ann E. Thompson, M.D. Linda Thurston Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Tripi Linda & Mark Uzelac John Van Horn Sybil & Pete Veeder Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Vettorazzi Ginette & Tony Vinski Kim Vinson Marla & Greg Vroegindewey^ Christine Wackowski Sally Wade Jacqueline Walker* Nicole & Robert Waltrip^ Patricia L. Wampler-Parsons Pam Watters Dot & Marvin Wedeen* Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Wentling, Jr. Roger C. Westman* Barbara L. Widdoes Mr. & Mrs. Albert M. Wiggins, Jr. Delbert Yoder John Yoedt Marian & James Zalenka S. J. Zoerb Charles D. Zvirman
$249 and under More than 1,700 gifts were made at this level. Unfortunately, space does not allow us to list each individually. This support is invaluable & we wish to express our deep appreciation to those generous donors. Thank you! THE LEGACY SOCIETY Anonymous (2) Jane C. Arkus John Bauerlein Allen H. Berkman** Dolores M. Bold B. Jean Brown William O. Burchinal Dr. & Mrs. Richard L. Cohen Sharon J. Cornely Robert Dickey** Katrin & Eugene Engels Edith H. Fisher Ward L. Garner Jane Z. Haskell Jackie & Harley Jones Virginia Kaufman** Phyllis K. Kokkila Raymond Krotec** Erna Landsberger** Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Malnati Barbara Sachnoff Mendlowitz Helen & Stuart McMurray** Terry O’Connor Jeffrey Lawrence Pollock, Esq. Dr. & Mrs. Michael D. Rosella Elinor Rubin Virginia W. Schatz Selma B. & C. Leon Sherman Mr. & Mrs. Christian M. Snavely Jack Stabile Beverly & Michael Steinfeld Cecyl & Murray Thaw Shirley Tucker Marvin Wedeen
Garry Conklin, Sheryl Linck, Nita and Sunil Wadhwani at the Trust’s Gala.
CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS AND PUBLIC SUPPORT LEADERSHIP CIRCLE $100,000 and above Anonymous Allegheny Regional Asset District Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation Cohen & Grigsby Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Eden Hall Foundation First Commonwealth Financial Corporation The Heinz Endowments Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield R. K. Mellon Family Foundation Richard King Mellon Foundation Pennsylvania Council on the Arts The Pittsburgh Foundation The PNC Foundation FOUNDER’S CIRCLE $50,000 – $99,999 The Bank of New York Mellon Broadway Across America EQT The Fine Foundation Giant Eagle Foundation The Grable Foundation K & L Gates Levin Furniture Pennsylvania Dept. of Community & Economic Development PPG Industries Foundation United States Steel Corporation CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE $25,000 – $49,999 Accenture Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC Citizens Bank Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania Copperweld Foundation Trust Dick’s Sporting Goods Duquesne Light Company Gateway Financial Giant Eagle, Inc. H. J. Heinz Company Foundation LANXESS Corporation The Laurel Foundation Massey Charitable Trust McKesson Automation, Inc. Mondriaan Foundation Target Tube City IMS Corporation The Andy Warhol Foundation for Visual Arts UPMC Health Plan
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE $10,000 – $24,999 Anonymous Allegheny Technologies Incorporated Avalotis Corporation Babst Calland, Clements and Zomnir, P.C. Berry Metal Company Bayer USA Foundation Calgon Carbon Corporation County of Allegheny Dollar Bank Dominion Resources Eat’n Park Hospitality Group Eaton Corporation Frank B. Fuhrer Wholesale Company & MolsonCoors Brewing Company Guardian Construction Management Services, Inc. – Anthony Bucciero, President Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. Roy A. Hunt Foundation Milton G. Hulme Charitable Foundation Mine Safety Appliances Company — MSA Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP Morton’s The Steakhouse Multicultural Arts Initiative MultiServ Americas New England Foundation for the Arts Norfolk Southern Corporation NOVA Chemicals Oracle Corporation Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour Praxair, Inc. PricewaterhouseCoopers The Frank E. Rath • Spang & Company Charitable Trust Reed Smith LLP Remmel Foundation through the PNC Charitable Trust Grant Review Committee James M. and Lucy K. Schoonmaker Foundation
Southern Wine & Spirits of Pennsylvania / Pernod Ricard PATRON’S CIRCLE $5,000 – $9,999 ALCO Parking Corporation Ayers Foundation The William Brown Foundation, Inc. Carnegie Mellon University CentiMark Corporation Deloitte and Touche Federated Investors, Inc. Fifth Third Bank Hefren-Tillotson Inc. The Henry E. Haller, Jr. Foundation Henderson Brothers, Inc. Koppers KPMG LLP MARSH USA McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants MEDRAD, Inc. The Employees of Merrill Lynch of Western Pennsylvania Meyer, Unkovic & Scott Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation National City Oxford Development Company Palate Bistro W. I. Patterson Charitable Fund Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour Pepper Hamilton LLP Philips Respironics The Rockwell Foundation Rossin Foundation Schneider Downs & Co., Inc. R. P. Simmons Family Foundation Sony Technology Center Pittsburgh State Farm Insurance UPMC Vincent Lighting Systems Westinghouse Electric Company
Marsha Deaktor, Suzan Obagi, Scott Deaktor, Kevin McMahon, Catherine Loevner at the Ballets de Monte-Carlo pre-performance event
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Donors PREMIERE CIRCLE $2,500 – $4,999 Beatrice Compton Foundation Brucker Schneider & Porter Flaherty & O’Hara, P.C. The Hillman Company iGate Global Solutions Limited K & I Sheet Metal Langholz Wilson Ellis, Inc. Littler Mendelson RTI International Metals, Inc. Rugby Realty Co., Inc. Sunoco Chemicals UBS Financial Services, Inc. Wright Saab WTW Architects PARTNER’S CIRCLE $1,000 – $2,499 American Geosciences, Inc. AMSCO, Inc. W. J. Beitler Company Big Burrito Restaurant Group Bridges & Co. The Buncher Company Capezio/Ballet Makers Dance Foundation, Inc. Computer Enterprises, Inc. EDGE studio ESB Bank Fair Oaks Foundation, Inc. Fiserv SourceOne Greye Glass Equipment, Inc. Hollinshead, Mendelson, Bresnahan & Nixon, P.C. Integra Realty Resources L. Robert Kimball & Associates, Inc. Laborers’ District Council of Western PA Malin, Bergquist & Company, LLP Mascaro Construction Company, L. P. Mastech Corporation McFeely-Rogers Fund McKamish, Inc. Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel Strategic Investment Fund Thorp Reed Armstrong LLP TRACO Trigate Incorporated WPXI Television CORPORATE MEMBER LEVEL $500 – $999 Bombardier Transportation CJL Engineering Gateway Engineers MacLachlan, Cornelius & Filoni Matthews Educational and Charitable Trust Modern Reproductions Mullen Advertising Sisterson & Co. The Rubinoff Company Vincent Lighting Systems Willman & Arnold LLP
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continued PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF FIRSTS Anonymous The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Carol R. Brown Performance Fund Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation Computer Enterprises, Inc. The Ellis School The Grable Foundation The Heinz Endowments Joan Humphrey iGate Global Solutions Limited Richard King Mellon Foundation The Pittsburgh Foundation The Rubinoff Company IN-KIND SUPPORT Absolut Vodka August Henry’s City Saloon Backstage Bar Barefoot Wine Bossa Nova Café Zao The Capital Grille Citizens Bank Clear Channel Radio Coca Cola Bottling Corporation Crazy Mocha Dozen Eat’n Park Hospitality Group F. Tambellini Ristorante First Commonwealth Financial Corporation Frank B. Fuhrer Wholesale Company and MolsonCoors Brewing Company Giant Eagle Google Guardian Construction Management Services, Inc. Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Kirkpatrick + Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP Mark’s Grille and Catering McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants Mia Cucina Morton’s The Steakhouse Olive or Twist Palate Bistro PurBlu Beverages Red Bull Energy Drink and Sugarfree Red Bull Vanilla Pastry Studio
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Board & Committee Members 2008 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Kenneth R. Melani, Chairman J. Kevin McMahon, President and CEO Jane C. Arkus Suzanne W. Broadhurst Jill M. Brodbeck Charles E. Bunch Charles R. Burke, Jr. Esther L. Bush Carolyn M. Byham Jared L. Cohon Ronald R. Davenport, Jr. George A. Davidson, Jr. Carolyn D. Duronio Steven G. Elliott Steven F. Feinstein Karen S. Flam Audrey Hillman Fisher Edith H. Fisher George C. Greer Ira J. Gumberg Joseph Guyaux Edward H. Harrell William E. Hunt Paul R. Jenkins Peter F. Mathieson David M. Matter Kenneth C. McCrory Glen T. Meakem Stuart Miller Jeffrey L. Morby Grant Oliphant The Honorable Dan Onorato Charles J. Queenan, Jr. The Honorable Luke Ravenstahl, Mayor James E. Rohr David S. Shapira Selma B. Sherman The Honorable Doug Shields Richard P. Simmons William E. Trueheart H. Woodruff Turner Hilary S. Tyson Thomas J. Usher Thomas L. VanKirk Sunil Wadhwani Nancy D. Washington Michael Watson Alfred W. Wishart, Jr.
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PITTSBURGH DANCE COUNCIL ADVISORY BOARD Selma B. Sherman, Chair Debra Tanner Abell Neil Barclay Edwin H. Beachler III Doug Bentz Carolyn Byham R. Yvonne Campos Thaddeus J. Clements Marjorie C. Greenberger Edward H. Harrell Daniel J. Lebish Pamela McCrory Susan B. McIntosh J. Kevin McMahon Janice M. Meade Leslie Parker-Listfield Richard Parsakian Christine Probert Diana Reed Kenneth E. Spruill, Jr. Rose Strickland Debra Tucker Hilary S. Tyson Hal Waldman Ruth Westerman J. Andrew Wolfinger Susan Yohe FIRST NIGHT PITTSBURGH ADVISORY BOARD Kenneth C. McCrory, Chair Aaron Billger John Bonassi Mark Broadhurst Marilyn Coleman John Denny Michael Fetchko Edward H. Harrell Peter Kope Louis B. Kushner Angie Longo Susan B. McIntosh J. Kevin McMahon Barbara McNees Tony Mowod Scott Neill William Peduto James C. Roddey Kim Rush Tina Thomson Jamee Todd Joe Valarian Jack Wagner PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S THEATER ADVISORY BOARD Karen Flam, Chair Sue Ellen Ganz, Vice Chair Roy Arnold Alice Beckett-Rumberger M. Janet Burkardt, Secretary Larry Berger Marcia G. Brent Alisa N. Carr Ted Curran Bill Garrison MJ Graves Jeff Gregos Michele Heryford Tony Joseph Von Keairns J. Kurt Kerner Bill Lafe J. Kevin McMahon Amanda Morel David Newell
Kenny Powell Darlene Pruszynski Dick Rocereto, Treasurer Barbara Russell Bernadette Smith Beth Winland THREE RIVERS ARTS FESTIVAL ADVISORY BOARD Deborah L Acklin, Chair Richard Sieber, Vice Chair Alice Snyder, Vice Chair Walter R. Bashaw II Miranda Berner John R. Bonassi Casey Cassioli Estelle Comay Frank Dermody Natalie Taaffe Hoffman J. Kevin McMahon Vanessa Sica Karlyn Voss Beth Wainwright Don Walko Jake Wheatley William P. Widdoes, Jr. INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Edith H. Fisher, Chair Jill M. Brodbeck, Vice Chair Jane C. Arkus Chester R. Babst Ellen Still Brooks Shawn K. Butler George A. Davidson, Jr. Carolyn D. Duronio George C. Greer Alexandra Hendrickson Phyllis K. Kokkila Susan B. McIntosh Susan McLaughlin J. Kevin McMahon Rose Copeland Miller Kelly K. Price W. Franklin Reed Robert F. Sass Selma B. Sherman Merrill P. Stabile CIRCLES BOARD Jill M. Brodbeck, Co-Chair Chester R. Babst, Co-Chair Ann Averback Mary Louise Babst Vitasta Bazaz Phyllis Bertok Patsy and Charlie Burke Mimi and Jerry Davis Paul J. Dolan Nanette and Ira Gordon Juliette Grauer Susan Greenspan and Neil Resnick David Hillman Phyllis K. Kokkila Sally M. Levin Sheryl Linck Cate Linn Catherine Loevner Kathleen Majewski Douglas McAdams Pam and Ken McCrory Janice and Ernest Meade Barbara Mendlowitz Thomas R. Moore Theresa and Cliff Pinsent Sanford Pollock Manuel D. Reich
William C. Ries Louisa Rosenthal Linda Ruffalo Susan Santa-Cruz Robert F. Sass Pamela Schoemer Tracy and Evan Segal Selma B. Sherman Teri Soffer Steven Stepanian Peter Triolo Richard J. Voller Iris A. Walker Susan S. Weiner Barbara and Bruce Wiegand Robert B. Williams Judy and John Woffington J. Andrew Wolfinger CORPORATE CIRCLES BOARD Alexandra Hendrickson, Co-Chair W. Franklin Reed, Co-Chair Cynthia Cavendish Carey Thaddeus J. Clements Tom Ennis Sean Ganoe Mark Goldberg Annie Hanna Engel Clyde B. Jones III Deborah Kimball Robert Krizner Robert Lepre Jani Marie Lipps James Roddey Pamela A. Triolo Jerry Whitaker Wade Wilson Laurie J. Vota PARTNERS BOARD Susan McLaughlin, Co-Chair Kelly K. Price, Co-Chair Jimmi Sue Babcock-Smith Jack Brice Sara Busch Julia Carlson Sarah Linn Eddy Melissa Evans Robby Facer Mark Freeman Emily Galbreth Sheri Giger Jeremy Hartzell Douglas Kassab Lee Kim Brian Kokkila Katherine Leech Kimberly Love Lisa Newman Carly Noel Julie Nord Scott Rainey Manuel D. Reich Allison Ruppert Angela Seals Matthew Tolbert Helen Wylie David C. Zimmaro
PLANNED GIVING ADVISORY COMMITTEE Carolyn D. Duronio, Co-Chair Phyllis Kokkila, Co-Chair Charlotte Borland R. Michael Daniel Thomas Moore William Robinson Louisa Rosenthal Robert Williams AUDIT COMMITTEE Steven F. Feinstein, Chair William E. Trueheart, Vice Chair Ronald R. Davenport, Jr. Paul R. Jenkins Peter F. Mathieson J. Kevin McMahon Alfred W. Wishart, Jr. Sunil Wadhwani BUDGET COMMITTEE David M. Matter, Chair Peter F. Mathieson, Vice Chair Ronald R. Davenport, Jr. Steven G. Elliott Paul R. Jenkins J. Kevin McMahon Michael Watson DISTRICT DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Jane C. Arkus, Chair Sylvester Damianos, Vice Chair Gary Carlough Angelo L. Ciotti Paul Glabicki J. Kevin McMahon Grant Oliphant Renee Piechocki Raymund B. Ryan Thomas Sokolowski Astria Suparak Thomas L. VanKirk Nancy D. Washington Michael Watson Jane Werner EDUCATION & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Suzanne W. Broadhurst, Chair Charles R. Burke, Jr., Vice Chair Esther L. Bush Judith B. Cunningham Cornelia Davis Evan Frazier Demeatria Gibson Bocella Kathryn Heidemann David J. Hickton J. Kevin McMahon Gwen Hunter-Ritchie Linda Lewis Tammy Miles-Brown Christine Peterman Hilary S. Tyson Nancy D. Washington
FACILITIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE George A. Davidson, Jr. Chair Carolyn M. Byham, Vice Chair Cynthia Carrow Edward H. Harrell Paul R. Jenkins Van Kaplan Peter F. Mathieson Martin O’Brien Robert Olinger Joan Stein Nancy D. Washington David Wilkins FINANCE COMMITTEE Paul R. Jenkins, Chair Carolyn D. Duronio, Vice Chair Charles R. Burke, Jr. Ronald R. Davenport, Jr. George C. Greer Dwight Keating Peter F. Mathieson J. Kevin McMahon INVESTMENT COMMITTEE Peter F. Mathieson, Chair Ronald R. Davenport, Jr. William Dietrich Carolyn D. Duronio Paul R. Jenkins Dwight Keating David M. Matter J. Kevin McMahon Jeffrey L. Morby MARKETING ADVISORY COMMITTEE Grant Oliphant, Chair Edward H. Harrell, Vice Chair Jane C. Arkus Bonnie Cersosimo Nancy Hrynkiw Fox Rick Landesberg Tinsy Lipchak Colleen Kalchthaler Ann McFadden Susan B. McIntosh J. Kevin McMahon Kelly K. Price Susan Santa-Cruz Judith Evans Thomas NOMINATING COMMITTEE Jared L. Cohon Carolyn D. Duronio Edith H. Fisher George C. Greer Charles J. Queenan, Jr. Nancy D. Washington PROGRAMMING ADVISORY COMMITTEE Nancy D. Washington, Chair Hilary S. Tyson, Vice Chair Jane C. Arkus Marty Ashby Neil Barclay Karla Boos Elizabeth Bradley Tracy Brigden Carol R. Brown Carolyn M. Byham Audrey Hillman Fisher Edith H. Fisher Phyllis Moorman Goode Lisa Hoitsma Gerri Kay Ron Lindblom
Cathy Lewis Long Jeffrey L. Morby Henry Reese Elizabeth Reiss Janet L. Sarbaugh Tom Sokolowski Andrew Swensen Lawrence Tamburri Nita Wadhwani Maranne Welch REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Thomas VanKirk, Chair David M. Matter, Vice Chair Jane Arkus Henry Beukema William Clarkson Ronald R. Davenport, Jr. Dennis Davin Carolyn D. Duronio Michael Edwards Ira J. Gumberg Paul Hennigan William Hunt Diane Kapsha J. Kevin McMahon Jason Matthews David Onorato Janet L. Sarbaugh Gary Saulson Lisa Schroeder Aaron D. Stauber Rob Stephany Michael Watson SHARED SERVICES OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Kenneth R. Melani, Chair George A. Davidson, Jr., Vice Chair Neil Barclay Carolyn M. Byham Oliver W. Byrd Harris N. Ferris Joseph C. Guyaux Christopher Hahn Van Kaplan J. Kevin McMahon Stuart M. Miller Ted Pappas Janet L. Sarbaugh Richard P. Simmons Lawrence J. Tamburri H. Woodruff Turner Robert F. Vagt TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Jared L. Cohon, Chair Bill Blair Suzanne W. Broadhurst Steven G. Elliot M. Christina Gabriel Angela Kennedy James Stadler Frederick Winter
Donors enjoying themselves at the Trust’s Cosmopolitan Pittsburgh party, held on the rooftop of the Trust’s Theater Square Parking Garage.
Photography John Altdorfer Joanne Bartone Jason Cohn Kevin R. Cooke – Graule Studios Sidney Davis Ric Evans Richard Kelly George Mendel Larry Rippel Renee Rosensteel Kristina Serafina Andrew A. Wagner 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 1 7
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PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST 2008 Staff Listing Executive Office J. Kevin McMahon, President Ann M. Ungar, Executive Assistant Education & Community Engagement Janis Burley Wilson, Vice President, Education & Community Engagement Stephany Conard, Administrative Program Associate Tracy L. Edmunds, Senior Manager & Director of Education Center Programs Kathryn Heidemann, Senior Manager & Director of First Night Allison Wagner, Administrative Program Associate Finance & Trust Administration Rona L. Nesbit, Senior Vice President, Finance & Administration Precious Bailey, Accounting Assistant Timothy Baum, Staff Accountant Benjamin Boggio, Senior Staff Accountant Sharon E. Bonner, Accounting Assistant MaryAnne Culleiton, Payroll & Benefits Manager Mary Ellen DiPasquale, Administrative Assistant, Finance & Administration Michael Eckert, Staff Accountant Casey Gnage, Finance Manager Rebecca K. Spina, Controller General Administration Elaine Blye, Receptionist Wanda Durham, Receptionist Information Systems Jonathan M. Edmonds, Chief Information Officer Richard Burns, Application Developer Douglas Diamond, Systems Administrator Brian Hathaway, Business Technology Manager Wyatt Melius, Help Desk Analyst Michael Tiernan Jr., Systems Administrator Institutional Development Lorene D. Vinski, Vice President, Institutional Development Sara Eckelberry, Coordinator of Institutional Giving Leslie Fleisher, Assistant Manager Special Projects Fundraising Shirley A. Gaudette, Manager, Donor Services and Special Events Nicholas Gigante, Director Emily Lasky, Assistant Manager Special Projects Fundraising Jocelyn Malik, Manager, Foundation and Corporate Giving Heather Masterson, Assistant Manager Individual Giving
Marketing & Communications Marc L. Fleming, Vice President, Marketing and Communications Emily Balawejder, Multimedia Specialist Sarah E. Beitler, Multimedia Specialist Veronica Corpuz, Public Relations Director Dinah M. Denmark, Publications Manager Judith F. Rau, Show Marketing Manager Zachary Stevenson, Show Marketing Manager Diana Roth Strong, Marketing Projects Coordinator Programming Paul J. Organisak, Vice President of Programming and Executive Director Pittsburgh Dance Council Christopher Hearn, Programming Assistant Darcy C. Kucenic, Programming Manager Pamela K. Liebermann, Manager of Children’s Theater Programming & Executive Director, Pittsburgh International Children’s Theater and Festival Matthew Szalankiewicz, Programming Assistant Visual Arts Programming Murray P. Horne, Curator Wood Street Galleries George R. Dun, Gallery Attendant/Installer Kathryn Little, Curatorial Assistant Shared Services Erin Ehrlich, Administrative Manager Janice Markewinski, Program Advertising Sales Administrator Gloria Rayman, Program Advertising Sales Manager Theater Operations & Real Estate Development David R. DeSimone, Senior Vice President Operations & General Counsel Kimberly Cook, Administrative Assistant Rebecca J. White, Director, Real Estate Development Theater Operations Eugene F. Ciavarra, Vice President Theaters and District Amenities Bruce Anderson, Volunteer Services Manager Jacob B. Bacharach, Assistant to Vice President Bernard M. Bloom, Director of Production Robert Bollman, Cabaret Stage Technician Garrett Bryan Briggs Associate Production Manager Diane Hines, Production Manager Michael R. Janicky, Food & Beverage Services Manager Randall Kirk, Cabaret Manager Joshua Maszle, Cabaret Stage Technician John Mumper, Facilities Manager Leah Price, Assistant to the Cabaret Manager K. Susan Sternberger, Theater Services Director Ann Urwin, Operations Manager Danielle L. Wojtowicz, Assistant Food & Beverage Manager
Engineers: Benedum Center Dennis P. Curry, Chief Engineer Robert P. Flowers, Engineer Rick Jordan, Engineer Brett Melisko, Engineer Engineers: Byham, Harris & O’Reilly Theaters Ronald R. Robison, Chief Engineer Melvin T. Garland, Engineer Jeffrey S. O’Laughlin, Engineer Robert B. Petty, Engineer Bryan Smith, Engineer Technicians: Benedum Center Kenneth R. Brannigan Jr., Technician, Carpenter William E. Dennis, Technician, Electrical Christopher M. Evans, Technician, Sound Technicians: Byham, Harris & O’Reilly Theaters Gregory Brooks, Technician, Sound Steven Schultz, Technician, Carpenter Tessitura Daniel Hoffer, Director Rebecca Harriman, Development Associate Bonita Kwolek, Support Specialist Renee McCrea, Support Specialist Kelly Mednis, Documentation/ Training Specialist Joseph Naperatz, SQL Data Analyst Nancy Sheleheda, Applications Administrator Ticketing Operations Albert C. Rodibaugh, Director Ticketing Services Joi C. Brook, Group Sales Manager Pamela J. Cain, Assistant Group Sales Manager Sally Cain, Subscriptions Supervisor Rhonda Jones, Subscriptions Supervisor Angela Messina, Customer Service Supervisor Ruth Anne Mewhirter, Subscriptions Manager Sharlene Mitchell-Pennington, Customer Service Supervisor James Parise, Ticketing Operations Coordinator Rebecca L. Stoken, Ticketing Operations Manager Eric Thomas, Customer Service Manager Patricia Winters, Customer Service Supervisor Box Office Lawrence Doyle, Box Office Personnel James F. Meigel, Box Office Personnel Ronald J. Salera, Box Office Personnel Andrew Stowell, Box Office Personnel In 2008, the Trust’s Annual Staff Campaign had a 91% participation rate and raised over $31,000 in support of the Trust’s work.
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