Three Sisters Program by Steppenwolf Theatre Company

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Welcome to Three Sisters Letter from Artistic Director Martha Lavey

Simply Want What You Want Anna D. Shapiro, ensemble member and director of Three Sisters, sat down with Artistic Director Martha Lavey to discuss the allure of Chekhov.

To the Light! Dassia N. Posner, Dramaturg and Assistant Professor, Northwestern University

No Further Translation Writer Rob Weinert-Kendt recently spoke with ensemble member Tracy Letts about his approach to the adaptation of Three Sisters.

Editors Jeffrey Fauver Alicia Graf Jason Kriegler

Contributors Aaron Carter Eric Evenskaas Evan Hatfield Martha Lavey Suzanne Miller Joel Moorman Rebecca Rugg

Cover Ensemble member Ora Jones Photographer Sandro

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Welcome Letter has talked about the play as one in which the characters cannot feel their own lives. They are full of feeling but it is the feeling of longing, of desire without satisfaction, of time slipping away from them.

Welcome to Three Sisters I have found it very difficult to write about this play. What is it, exactly, that happens in Three Sisters? How does it work? What is it, in the alchemy of the play, that is so deeply affecting but is so elusive in its method? As I puzzled over the play, I began to feel that this sense of the slippery, elusive pursuit of meaning is the struggle of the characters themselves: meaning is just beyond the reach of each of them and produces the longing that is the heartbeat of the play. The situation of the play: three sisters, living in the provinces for eleven years, long for a life that they once felt was theirs, the great emblem of which is Moscow. They are surrounded by military men who bring to their lives a sense of a bigger world, a sphere of activity and movement that contrasts their own feelings of stasis. The men in their own home—a school teacher; an aging doctor; a cherished brother who, once a prodigy, seems to have failed on that promise—pale in comparison to the excitements of Lieutenant Colonel Vershinin, commander of the artillery battery, whom they remember as their father’s friend in Moscow. He is a philosopher as he contemplates the future: “I think I figured out one thing, the most important thing. The real thing. And you should know it too. There is no happiness. Not now, not ever. And that’s okay, that’s the way it is. All we have to do is work. And then work some more. And happiness is for those who come after us.” Outside of their home are: the military encampment; a carnival whose performers are invited into the home but never arrive; a fire in the town; Natasha’s lover in his carriage; a duel. All of the movement, the excitement, the drama of the world is outside of them and is reported back to them. They can’t touch it, they can’t see it directly, just as they cannot return to their past, the Moscow of their childhood. The passage of time in the play reinforces the sense of stasis in the house. Between Chekhov’s first and second acts, some 21 months transpire; between acts two and three, another year passes; more time passes before Chekhov’s fourth and final act. Years go by during the course of the play and the sisters remain in their home, still longing for Moscow, still unable to return. Instead, life happens to them: their brother’s fortune declines; their abrasive sister-in-law gains footage in running the house; Olga accepts the job she did not want as headmistress of her school; Irina accepts a proposal of marriage to a man she does not love; Masha continues in a marriage she no longer respects. Disappointment permeates the play. Director Anna D. Shapiro

It is illuminating to see these personal struggles in the context of their historical moment. The three sisters are remnants of a privileged class in Russia in confrontation with the modern world. The surround of the military battery signals the changing world happening around them. The introduction of Natasha into their own home makes that societal change personal and immediate: Natasha is the representative of a new class. She “marries up” and the pragmatic, self-preserving imperative of her behavior makes her a survivor. She bears no sentimental attachment to Anfisa, the aged caretaker of the sisters’ childhood —Anfisa is no longer effective as a housekeeper and so must go. Likewise, her husband no longer pleases her so she openly pursues a lover. She is the one, within the household, who is actively seeking and making her future (and, not incidentally, the one who during the course of the play, gives birth to two children, the living embodiment of her future—the comfort of whom becomes the pretext for moving the sisters out of their rooms and, ultimately, the household). In Svetlana Boym’s exploration of the nostalgic impulse, The Future of Nostalgia, she describes nostalgia as “a longing for a home that no longer exists or has never existed. Nostalgia is a sentiment of loss and displacement, but it is also a romance with one’s own fantasy.” It is a “double image, or a superimposition of two images—of home and abroad, past and present, dream and everyday life.” Boym’s description of nostalgia perfectly captures the condition of the sisters whose constant invocation of Moscow is both a fantasy of their past and a dream for their future—a future that never arrives. She goes on to say that nostalgia goes beyond individual psychology: “at first glance, nostalgia is a longing for a place, but actually it is a yearning for a different time... In a broader sense, nostalgia is a rebellion against the modern idea of time, the time of history and progress.” And that “outbreaks of nostalgia often follow revolutions.” I think that Boym’s descriptions of nostalgia—both in individual psychology and as a collective impulse—perfectly capture the situation of Three Sisters and do much to explain the experience of an elusive and slippery meaning in our reception of the play. The meaning and motives of the play are very difficult to hold on to because at its heart is a longing for something that never was, that can never be again. The yearning in the play is profound—and profoundly human. I believe we return to Chekhov time and again because he so movingly portrays the human comedy in our struggle with our own mortality, with the life we dream and the life we live.

Steppenwolf Artistic Director Martha Lavey

Artistic Director Martha Lavey†

STEPPENWOLF SALUTES THE SPONSORS FOR OUR PRODUCTION OF THREE SISTERS Corporate Production Sponsor

Executive Director David Hawkanson

Steppenwolf Theatre Company presents

THREE SISTERS By Anton Chekhov Adapted by ensemble member Tracy Letts Directed by ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro June 28 – August 26, 2012 Featuring

Major Individual Production Sponsors Michael Bender and Sheridan Prior, Nora Daley and Sean Conroy, Martha Lavey, M.K. and J.B. Pritzker, Deborah and Stephen Quazzo, Merle Reskin, Nancy L. Wald Production Endowment Fund, Helen Zell

Individual Production Sponsors Steven D. Loucks, Neil Ross MD and Lynn Hauser MD, Toni Sandor Smith

Three Sisters is made possible through the Artistic Development Fund, which is supported by The Davee Foundation. Additional support for Three Sisters is provided by the Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation.

Usman Ally* Alana Arenas†* Chance Bone* B. Diego Colón Carrie Coon* Maury Cooper* Mike DiGirolamo

Jennifer Dymit Luke Fattorusso Derek Gaspar* Brandon Holmes Scott Jaeck* Ora Jones†* John Judd*

Garrett Lutz Katie Mazzini Tom McGrath Bruce Moore Caroline Neff* Yasen Peyankov†* Rakisha Pollard

Tommy Rivera-Vega Mary Ann Thebus* Dan Waller*

Production

Todd Rosenthal+ Scenic Design Jess Goldstein+ Costume Design Donald Holder+ Lighting Design Rob Milburn+ and Michael Bodeen+ Sound Design David Singer Original Music

Erica Daniels° Casting Director Dassia N. Posner Dramaturg Ann Boyd Choreographer Cecilie O’Reilly Vocal Coach Laura D. Glenn* Stage Manager Deb Styer* Assistant Stage Manager

ComEd is the 2011/12 Season Lighting Sponsor World Premiere by Artists Repertory Theatre, Portland, Oregon. Partial support for open captioning provided by Theatre Development Fund.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is a constituent of Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for nonprofit professional theater. †

member of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company ensemble. member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers. + member of United Scenic Artists, Local 829 of the IATSE. º member of the Casting Society of America.

Cast and Contributors

Cast

Characters

Andrey Prozorov Dan Waller* Olga Ora Jones†* Masha Carrie Coon* Irina Caroline Neff* Natasha Alana Arenas†* Fyodor Kulygin Yasen Peyankov†* Lieutenant-Colonel Vershinin John Judd* Baron Tusenbach Derek Gaspar* Solyony Usman Ally* Chebutykin Scott Jaeck* Fedotik B. Diego Colón Rodé Chance Bone* Ferapont Maury Cooper* Anfisa Mary Ann Thebus* Mike DiGirolamo Ensemble Jennifer Dymit Ensemble Luke Fattorusso Ensemble Brandon Holmes Ensemble Garrett Lutz Ensemble Katie Mazzini Ensemble Tom McGrath Ensemble Bruce Moore Ensemble Rakisha Pollard Ensemble Tommy Rivera-Vega Ensemble

Andrey Prozorov Olga Andrey’s sister Masha Andrey’s sister Irina Andrey’s sister Natasha Andrey’s fiancé, later his wife Fyodor Kulygin A high school teacher, Masha’s husband Lieutenant-Colonel Vershinin Battery commander Baron Tusenbach First Lieutenant Solyony Staff Captain Chebutykin Army doctor Fedotik Second Lieutenant Rodé Second Lieutenant Ferapont Watchman from the district council Anfisa The Prozorov’s nanny Setting A large but isolated Russian town. 1900. Act One. The Prozorov house. Spring | Act Two. The same. One and a half years later. Winter. Act Three. The same. One and a half years later. Summer. | Act Four. Outside the house. That fall.

There will be one 15-minute intermission. There will be a post-show discussion immediately following the performance. Additonal Staff

Understudies (in alphabetical order)

Vicki Grise•, Erin Murray, David Prete Assistant Directors

Larry Baldacci Chebutykin, Ferapont, Ensemble

Em Reit Assistant Dramaturg

Ariel Brenner Anfisa Philip de Guzman Fedotik, Rodé, Ensemble Sasha Gioppo Olga, Natasha, Ensemble Maura Kidwell Masha, Irina, Ensemble Keith Neagle Andrey Prozorov, Baron Tusenbach, Solyony Brad Walker Fyodor Kulygin, Lieutenant-Colonel Vershinin

Gina Patterson Lighting Assistant Rick Jarvie Wig & Hair Design David Babbitt, Matt Buettner, Andrew Burg, Nathan Crawford Scenic Carpenters

Emily Guthrie, Maria DeFabo Props Assistants Jessica Trier, Savannah Peregoy Wardrobe Assistants Yazmin Dincer-Ubl, Matt Retzlaff, Vanessa Rundle Running Crew John Rooney Script Supervisor Brianna Parry Stage Management Apprentice

Zoe Shiffrin Scenic Painter • Assistant Director Vicki Grise’s residency is supported by the Princess Grace Awards, dedicated to identifying and assisting emerging artists in theater, dance and film in America.

† member of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company ensemble. * member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers.

As a courtesy to the actors and your fellow patrons, please turn off your cell phones before the performance and after the intermission. The taking of photographs and the use of any type of recording device is not allowed in the theater during performances and is a violation of state and federal copyright laws. Digital media will be deleted, and tape or film will be confiscated.

Usman Ally and ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro in rehearsal for Three Sisters.

Cast and Contributors Usman Ally (Solyony) was last seen at Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Tranquility Woods as part of First Look Repertory of New Work. Theater credits include Disgraced, Celebrity Row (American Theater Company); The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity (Victory Gardens Theater, Second Stage Theatre, Geffen Playhouse); The Arabian Nights (Lookingglass Theatre Company, Arena Stage); Four Of Us (Theatre Wit); Around the World in 80 Days (Baltimore Centerstage, Kansas City Repertory Theatre); and The Last Act of Lilka Kadison (Lookingglass Theatre Company), among others. Television credits include Damages, Boss and Chicago Code. Film credits include The Group, Our Fathers, Chicago Overcoat, Just Like a Woman and the currently untitled Star Trek sequel set to be released in 2013. usmanally.com Alana Arenas (Natasha) joined the Steppenwolf Theatre Company ensemble in 2007 and created the role of Pecola Breedlove for the Steppenwolf for Young Adults production of The Bluest Eye, which also played at the New Victory Theater off-Broadway. She recently appeared in The March, Man in Love, Middletown, The Hot L Baltimore, The Etiquette of Vigilance, The Brother/Sister Plays (Steppenwolf Theatre Company); Disgraced (American Theater Company); Changes of Heart (Remy Bumppo Theatre Company); and The Arabian Nights (Lookingglass Theatre Company, Berkeley Repertory Theatre and Kansas City Repertory Theatre). Other theater credits

Chance Bone and Dan Waller

Derek Gaspar and Caroline Neff

include The Tempest, The Crucible, Spare Change, The Sparrow Project (Steppenwolf Theatre Company); Black Diamond (Lookingglass Theatre Company); Eyes (eta Creative Arts); SOST (MPAACT); WVON (Black Ensemble Theater); and Hecuba (Chicago Shakespeare Theater). Television and film credits include The Beast, Kabuku Rides and Lioness of Lisabi. She is originally from Miami, Florida where she began her training at the New World School of the Arts. Alana holds a BFA from The Theatre School at DePaul University. Chance Bone (Rodé) returns to Steppenwolf Theatre Company where he was last seen in the Steppenwolf for Young Adults production of A Separate Peace. Other Chicago credits include Cooperstown (Theatre Seven of Chicago, Jeff Award nomination); and the world premiere of The Last Act of Lilka Kadison (Lookingglass Theatre Company). Music composition credits include Our House (The Inconvenience); Caucasian Chalk Circle (Theatre Mir); and Mimesophobia (Theatre Seven of Chicago). Chance is currently illustrating a book to be published by Grand Central Publishing in the next year. Chance studied acting at The Theatre School at DePaul University. “Many, many thanks to my friends, family, Steppenwolf Theatre Company and this community for the love and support.”

Cast and Contributors B. Diego Colón (Fedotik) is so excited to be working with Steppenwolf Theatre Company once again. Past Chicago credits include Last of the Boys, The House on Mango Street (Steppenwolf Theatre Company); Go Dog, Go (Chicago Children’s Theatre); The Mark of Zorro and Snowflake Tim’s Holiday Adventure (Lifeline Theatre). He received his BFA from The Chicago College of Performing Arts. “Diego would like to give endless thanks to the cast and crew for their hard and magnificent work, and love to his family for always being his biggest fans.” Carrie Coon (Masha) last appeared at Steppenwolf Theatre Company as Emily Thompson in The March and is so pleased to be back. Chicago credits include The Girl in the Yellow Dress (Next Theatre Company); The Real Thing (Writers’ Theatre); Magnolia (Goodman Theatre); Bronte (Remy Bumppo Theatre Company); and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Steppenwolf Theatre Company), in which she will reprise the role of Honey on Broadway later this year. Regional theater credits include Reasons to Be Pretty, Blackbird (RenaissanceTheaterworks); The Diary of Anne Frank, Anna Christie, Our Town (Madison Repertory Theatre); and four seasons with the American Players Theatre in Spring Green, Wisconsin. Television and film credits include The Playboy Club, various commercials and One in a Million. A native of Copley, Ohio, she received her MFA from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Cast and Contributors Maury Cooper (Ferapont) last appeared at Steppenwolf Theatre Company in The Crucible. He has been the recipient of two Jeff Awards for roles in Judgment at Nuremberg and The Price. He received a third Jeff Award nomination for Buried Child (Shattered Globe Theatre). His Chicago credits also include Duck Variations, The Visit (Goodman Theatre); Heartbreak House, The Master Builder, Piano, Hamlet, Mary Stuart, The Cherry Orchard, The Invention of Love, The Wild Duck, The Importance of Being Earnest (Court Theatre); Entertaining Mr. Sloan (Next Theatre Company); The Road to Mecca (Northlight Theatre); and The Brothers Karamazov (Lookingglass Theatre Company). Maury’s New York appearances include Roundabout Theatre Company and Winter Garden Theater on Broadway. He also performed at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and The Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park. Nationwide, his credits include Guthrie Theater, Stratford Shakespeare Festival, Yale Repertory Theatre, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Denver Center Theatre Company, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Cleveland Play House, Alley Theatre, Charles Playhouse and California Actors Theatre. In Canada, Maury has played the Shaw Festival in Niagra-on-the-Lake, Manitoba Theatre Centre and Theatre Calgary. Overseas, Maury has toured Japan in Buried Child.

Mike DiGirolamo (Ensemble) is pleased to be working on his first Steppenwolf Theatre Company production. Mike received his MFA in Acting from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he appeared in Our Town, The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, Misalliance, Killer Joe and The Crucible at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. “Thank you to my family for their continued support and help.” Jennifer Dymit (Ensemble) is overjoyed to be making her Steppenwolf Theatre Company debut. Her Chicago credits include Private Lives (Buffalo Theatre Ensemble); The Professional (Moving Stories Theatre Company); The Thin Man (City Lit Theater Company); and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court (First Folio Theatre). Film credits include Distortion. Voiceover credits include State Farm, Sears and Sav-alot. Jennifer is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. “Thanks to my family and friends for their love and support.” Luke Fattorusso (Ensemble) is excited to be making his Chicago debut. A recent graduate of Ball State University with a BFA in Acting, Luke is ecstatic and grateful to be working at Steppenwolf Theatre Company. Memorable college roles include Hal in Picnic and Butch in The Last Days of Judas Iscariot. “Luke thanks his family, his friends and teachers for all of their support and inspiration.”

Derek Gaspar (Baron Tusenbach) very happily returns to Steppenwolf Theatre Company after recently understudying The March. Other recent credits include Chicago Boys (Goodman Theatre); Waiting for Lefty (American Blues Theater); and Orpheus Descending (Shattered Globe Theatre). Other companies around town he has had the pleasure to work with include Next Theatre Company, Court Theatre, TimeLine Theatre Company, Pinebox Theater Company and Trap Door Theatre, where he shared in a Jeff Award for Best Ensemble. He recently earned an MFA in Acting from The Theatre School at DePaul University and is represented by Paonessa Talent Agency. This winter he will be in The Whipping Man directed by Kimberly Senior at Northlight Theatre. “As always, love to his wife Mary and daughters Maeve and Nina.” Brandon Holmes (Ensemble) is humbled to be working at Steppenwolf Theatre Company for the very first time in his career. Brandon is a recent graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he received his BFA in Theatre Performance under the instruction of Steppenwolf Theatre Company ensemble member Yasen Peyankov. Chicago credits include Fucking A (Urban Theater Company). “Infinite praise to God and the best mom in the world.”

Cast and Contributors Scott Jaeck (Chebutykin) is making his third Steppenwolf Theatre Company appearance of the season, following Penelope and Time Stands Still. Previously, he appeared with the company in the Broadway production of Tracy Letts’s August: Osage County. Other Chicago credits include Stage Kiss, Mary, The Seagull, Dinner with Friends, Uncle Vanya, Galileo, A House Not Meant to Stand (Goodman Theatre); Twelfth Night, Troilus and Cressida, Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2, Much Ado About Nothing, The Merchant of Venice, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Julius Caesar, The Tempest, Love’s Labour’s Lost, Richard II, The Herbal Bed (Chicago Shakespeare Theater); Inherit the Wind, Red Herring, How I Learned to Drive, Light Up the Sky (Northlight Theatre); Benefactors, Our Town (Writers’ Theatre); Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me (Victory Gardens Theater); and Long Day’s Journey into Night (Court Theatre). Regionally he has appeared at Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Pasadena Playhouse, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Alliance Theatre and The Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, DC. Off- Broadway he performed at the SoHo Playhouse in the premiere of The Irish Curse. Scott has also worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company at Stratfordupon-Avon. His many film and television appearances include The Lucky Ones, Washington Square, Boardwalk Empire, Prison Break, Charmed, E.R. and Seinfeld.

Cast and Contributors Ora Jones (Olga) was most recently seen as Rita in the world premiere of My Kind of Town at TimeLine Theatre Company. At Steppenwolf Theatre Company she has appeared in Middletown, The Brother/Sister Plays, TheUnmentionables, The Violet Hour, The Crucible, Carter’s Way and Morning Star. Some favorite Chicago credits include The Madness of George III, Romeo and Juliet, Twelfth Night, A Flea in Her Ear, The Merry Wives of Windsor (Chicago Shakespeare Theater); Animal Crackers, A Christmas Carol, Boy Gets Girl, The Beard of Avon (Goodman Theatre); Our Town (Writers’ Theatre); Execution of Justice (About Face Theatre); and A Year with Frog and Toad (Chicago Children’s Theatre). Regional and New York credits include performances at Long Wharf Theatre, Yale Repertory Theatre, Manhattan Theatre Club, The Public Theater, Weston Playhouse Theatre Company, Milwaukee Repertory Theater and Next Act Theatre. Film credits include Were the World Mine, Stranger Than Fiction, The Weatherman,Save the Last Dance and Hellcab. John Judd (Vershinin) happily returns to Steppenwolf Theatre Company where he appeared in Clybourne Park, Last of the Boys, The Dresser, Orson’s Shadow and The Butcher of Baraboo. He also joined the cast of Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s American Buffalo when the play travelled outside of Chicago (McCarter Theatre). Other Chicago appearances include The Iceman Cometh, A Christmas Carol, Magnolia, Shining City, the upcoming Sweet Bird of Youth (Goodman Theatre); Romeo and Juliet, The Feast: An Intimate Tempest

(Chicago Shakespeare Theater); The Price, Crime and Punishment, Othello (Writers’ Theatre); The Cripple of Inishmaan, The Lieutenant of Innishmore (Northlight Theatre); Gross Indecency, Lettice and Lovage (Court Theatre); Gagarin Way (A Red Orchid Theatre); Execution of Justice (About Face Theatre); Come Back Little Sheba (Shattered Globe Theatre); and Great Men Of Science Nos. 21 and 22 (Lookingglass Theatre Company). New York credits include Orson’s Shadow, An Oak Tree (Barrow Street Theatre) and Crime and Punishment (59E59 Theaters). Regional and international appearances include Orson’s Shadow (Williamstown Theatre Festival, Westport Country Playhouse, Beavercreek Community Theatre Festival); Shining City (Huntington Theatre Company); and Long Day’s Journey into Night (Town Hall Theatre). Most recent screen appearances include Chicago Code and Boss. Garrett Lutz (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making his Chicago and Steppenwolf Theatre Company debut. He is a recent graduate of North Central College where he received a BA in Musical Theatre. He was last seen in North Central College’s production of Cannon Fire. Other credits include Company, Dancing in Lughnasa, The Phantom of the Opera and The Wedding Singer (North Central College). “Love to Mom, Dad, Alyson and all other friends and family that support him each and every day. It wouldn’t be possible without you.”

Katie Mazzini (Ensemble) is so excited to be making her Chicago debut at Steppenwolf Theatre Company. Past credits include Ernest and The Pale Moon, The Drowsy Chaperone, The Circus In Winter, Picnic, Angels in America Part One: Millennium Approaches and My Fair Lady (Ball State University). Katie graduated from Ball State University in May 2012. “She would like to thank her friends and family for all of their strength and support.” Tom McGrath (Ensemble) joins Steppenwolf Theatre Company for the first time. Recent Chicago credits include East of Berlin/The Russian Play (Signal Ensemble Theatre); The Improv Play (InFusion Theatre Company); and Hideous Progeny (LiveWire Chicago Theatre). Tom is a graduate of Northwestern University. “Many thanks to friends, family, Laura and the animals at home for their support.” tcmcgphotography.com. Bruce Moore (Ensemble) is thrilled to be working at Steppenwolf Theatre Company for the first time. Chicago credits include My Sister Eileen, O Come All Ye Faithful, Twelfth Night (Stage Center Theatre); Beard of Avon (Big Noise Theatre Company); Oliver!, Chicago, Fiddler on the Roof (The Rising Stars Theatre Company); Arsenic and Old Lace, Damn Yankees and Godspell (North Riverside Players). “Much thanks to Carole and Kirsten.”

Cast and Contributors Caroline Neff (Irina) was last seen at Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Where We’re Born as part of the inaugural Next Up series. Other Chicago credits include The Receptionist, Under the Blue Sky, Pornography, A Brief History of Helen of Troy (Jeff Award for Best Actress), Harper Regan, In Arabia We’d All Be Kings, 7 Days, Coronado, Of Mice and Men (Steep Theatre Company); The Metal Children (Next Theatre Company); The Petrified Forest, St. Crispin’s Day (Strawdog Theatre Company); Port, Stage Door, Be More Chill (Griffin Theatre Company); Cherrywood, Saved (Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co.); and Moonshiner (Jackalope Theatre Company). She is a proud ensemble member with Steep Theatre Company and holds a BA from Columbia College Chicago. Yasen Peyankov (Kulygin) has been an ensemble member since 2002 and last appeared at Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Penelope. He recently directed the Bulgarian premiere of Tracy Letts’s August: Osage County at the National Theatre in Sofia. Other Steppenwolf Theatre Company appearances include The Hot L Baltimore, The Diary of Anne Frank, Lost Land, Cherry Orchard, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, The Time of Your Life, Hysteria, The Berlin Circle, Morning Star, The Pillowman, Time to Burn, The Tempest and Superior Donuts (also Broadway). Other theater credits include Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Ivanov, Scenes from an Execution, Agamemnon, Caligula (European Repertory Company); The Odyssey (Goodman Theatre); Hamlet, Piano, Twelfth Night (Court Theatre);

Cast and Contributors and Medea (American Theater Company). Film credits include A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas, Contagion, Transformers 3, Crime Fiction, The Company, Novocaine, U.S. Marshals and Payback. Television credits include The Practice, The Beast, Gifted Hands, Karen Sisco, Alias, Early Edition, The Unit, The Evidence, Numb3rs, E-Ring and others. His translation of Chekhov’s Ivanov, produced by European Repertory Company, was published by Ivan R. Dee. He is the recipient of a Jeff Award, Fox Fellowship and heads the theater program at University of Illinois at Chicago where he teaches acting. Rakisha Pollard (Ensemble) is so excited to be making her Steppenwolf Theatre Company debut. She was last seen in Profiles Theatre’s production of Bachelorette this spring. Other Chicago credits include Dental Society Midwinter Meeting (Chicago Dramatists, 16th Street Theater, Theater on the Lake); Stage Door (Griffin Theatre Company); The Edward Hopper Project (WNEP Theater); and Ivanov (SiNNERMAN Ensemble). Rakisha is a proud graduate of The School at Steppenwolf. Tommy Rivera-Vega (Ensemble) is so excited to be making his Steppenwolf Theatre Company debut. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Tommy is a graduate of North Central College in Naperville, Illinois. Chicago credits include Pippin (The Music Theatre Company); My Fair Lady (Paramount Theatre); Cats (Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre); Cats, Footloose, Oklahoma, The Producers, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (The Little Theatre On The Square); and Aida (Bailiwick

Chicago). He also played Moritz Stiefel in the original Puerto Rican cast of Spring Awakening (BlackBox Theatre). “Thanks to the Steppenwolf Theatre Company staff for this opportunity, also my family, Gray Talent Group and Lauren for their support.” Mary Ann Thebus (Anfisa) has been performing on Chicago stages for the past 30 years. She was recently seen in After the Revolution (Next Theatre Company) and Elizabeth Rex (Chicago Shakespeare Theater). Steppenwolf credits include the First Look Repertory of New Work, One Hundred Saints You Should Know, Tranquility Woods and The Ordinary Yearning of Miriam Buddwing. She has appeared in films, television pilots and series shot locally, is a frequent Jeff Award nominee and was the 2002 recipient of an After Dark Award for Painting Churches (Organic Theatre Company). She is a teacher of acting both privately and at The Artistic Home. Dan Waller (Andrey) is making his Steppenwolf Theatre Company debut. Chicago credits include The Pitmen Painters (TimeLine Theatre Company); The Good Negro, Ghostwritten, Talking Pictures (Goodman Theatre); Mojo-Mickybo, Our Father, A Whistle in the Dark, Journey’s End (Seanachaí Theatre Company); Coast of Chicago (Walkabout Theater Company, Lookingglass Theatre Company); Green Fields Beyond, Our Town (Writers’ Theatre); MOJO (Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co.); Killer Angels (Lifeline Theatre); and Cider House Rules: Parts 1 and 2 (Famous Door Theatre Company). Regional credits include Grapes of Wrath (Cardinal Stage Company).

Television credits include Leverage, The Beast and Chicago Code. Film credits include Barefoot to Jerusalem, Repetition, Of Boys and Men, Witless Protection, Transformers 3 and the upcoming At Any Price. Larry Baldacci (u/s Chebutykin, Ferapont, Ensemble) is honored to return to Steppenwolf Theatre Company where he last understudied the Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ production of A Separate Peace. Other Chicago credits include A Catered Affair (Porchlight Music Theatre); Spring Awakening, Company (Griffin Theatre Company); The Front Page, The Farnsworth Invention (TimeLine Theatre Company); Pangs of the Messiah (Silk Road Rising); Democracy, Spinning Into Butter (Eclipse Theatre Company); and The Mark of Zorro (Lifeline Theatre). “As always, this is for Ray.” Ariel Brenner (u/s Anfisa) happily returns to Steppenwolf Theatre Company having previously understudied in To Kill a Mockingbird. Other Chicago stage credits include Madeleine Remains (Clove Productions/the side project and The New Orleans Fringe Festival); The Wedding (TUTA); Little Brother, On the Shore of the Wide World, Dead End (Griffin Theatre Company); Candles to the Sun, The Lark (Eclipse Theatre Company); The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui (Steep Theatre Company); and Verbatim Verboten (Quade Productions/ Royal George Theatre), among others. Sasha Gioppo (u/s Olga, Nastasha, Ensemble) is thrilled to be a part of this incredible production. Chicago credits include Festen (Steep Theatre Company); Red Light Winter (Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co.); Kill Me (WildClaw Theatre); Blue Surge, Six Degrees of Separation (Eclipse Theatre Company); Need Hedges 3, Most Liquid Currency in the World, Life and Limb (Pine Box Theater Company). She is a graduate of Northwestern University and The School at Steppenwolf, and a founding member of

Cast and Contributors Pine Box Theater Company. Sasha is also a burlesque performer and one of the original members of The Chicago Starlets. “Love to D.” Philip de Guzman (u/s Fedotik, Rodé, Ensemble) is beyond grateful to be working at Steppenwolf Theatre Company for the first time. Chicago credits include Residue, Hooters (Buzz22 Chicago); From the Circle (Filament Theatre Ensemble); and Falling Petals (Erasing the Distance). Film credits include Exit 117 and Love’s a Bitch, and Then You Die. Philip is a proud graduate of Northwestern University. “Thanks to my family for absolutely everything.” Maura Kidwell (u/s Masha, Irina, Ensemble) is thrilled to be working at Steppenwolf Theatre Company for the first time. Chicago stage credits include The Doyle and Debbie Show (Royal George Theatre); Three Tall Women (Court Theatre); Equus, Lobby Hero (Redtwist Theatre); and The Ruby Sunrise (The Gift Theatre Company). Film credits include The Drunk and Return to the Hiding Place. Television credits include Boss and the Lifetime Original Movie, Last Man Standing. Keith Neagle (u/s Andrey, Baron Tusenbach, Solyony) is grateful to return to Steppenwolf Theatre Company where he previously understudied Samuel J. and K. A company member with Pavement Group, he appeared in Girl You Know It’s True, punkplay, fracture/mechanics, Arrangements, Lipstick Traces: A Secret History of the Twentieth Century and 365 Days/365 Plays. Recent Chicago credits include Sweet Confinement (SiNNERMAN Ensemble); We Live Here, Yes, This Really Happened to Me (Theatre Seven); Night & Her Stars (The Gift Theatre Company); Sweet Bird of Youth (The Artistic Home); and The Pigeons (Walkabout Theater Company). Film credits include Faith in Destiny. Keith is a graduate of Texas A&M University and The School at Steppenwolf. “Love to Cyd.”

Cast and Contributors Brad Walker (u/s Kulygin, Vershinin) began his acting career in Chicago, with stage credits including Romeo and Juliet (Oak Park Festival Theatre); Rage! Or, I’ll be Home for Christmas (Synergy Theatre Center); and Front Porch Radio (Improv Revue). Relocating to New York City provided an opportunity to continue his studies under Wynn Handman and perform on stage, television and in film before returning. Television credits include All My Children, Guiding Light and Chicago Hope. Recent stage credits include Downsize (Walkabout Theater Company); Betrayal (Athenaeum Theatre); The Baltimore Waltz, Rabbit Hole and Private Lives (Buffalo Theatre Ensemble). “Love & thanks, Cricket & my three daughters!” Anna D. Shapiro (Director) joined the Steppenwolf Theatre Company ensemble in 2005 and was awarded the 2008 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play for August: Osage County (Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Broadway, London). She was nominated in 2011 in the same category for The Motherf**ker with the Hat (The Public Theater, LAByrinth Theater Company). Other directing credits at Steppenwolf Theatre Company include A Parallelogram, Up, The Crucible, The Unmentionables (also at Yale Repertory Theatre), The Pain and the Itch (also in New York), I Never Sang for My Father, Man from Nebraska, Purple Heart (also in Galway, Ireland), The Drawer Boy, Side Man (also in Ireland, Australia and Vail, Colorado), Three Days of Rain and The Infidel. Other credits include A Number (American Conservatory Theater); The Drawer Boy (Paper Mill Playhouse); Iron (Manhattan Theatre Club); and The Infidel (Philadelphia Theatre Company). She is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama and Columbia College Chicago and is the recipient of the 1996 Princess Grace Award. She is a full professor in Northwestern University’s Department of Theatre and has served as the director of the MFA in Directing program since 2002.

Tracy Letts (Adaptor) has been a Steppenwolf Theatre Company ensemble member since 2002 and is the author of Killer Joe, Bug, Man from Nebraska (Pulitzer Prize finalist), August: Osage County (Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award for Best Play) and Superior Donuts. Todd Rosenthal (Scenic Design) is a recipient of a 2008 Tony Award for August: Osage County and a 2011 Tony Award nomination for The Motherf**ker with the Hat. Recent and upcoming design credits include Roman Holiday, Nice Fish (Guthrie Theater); The Beauty Queen of Leenane (Theatre Royal Waterford); Close Up Space (Manhattan Theatre Club); August: Osage County (Sydney Theatre Company, National Theatre in London); Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Broadway); A Parallelogram, Clybourne Park (Steppenwolf Theatre Company); The Seagull, Red (Goodman Theatre); As You Like It (The Oregon Shakespeare Festival); Stephen King and John Mellencamp’s Ghost Brothers of Darkland County, Glengarry Glen Ross (La Jolla Playhouse); and Good People (Arena Stage). He was an exhibitor at the 2007 Prague Quadrennial and the lead designer for Mythbusters: The Explosive Exhibition. Awards he has received include the Laurence Olivier Award, Los Angeles Ovation Award, Back Stage Garland Award, Jeff Award, Michael Merritt Award for Excellence in Design and Collaboration and a United States Artists Fellowship nomination. He is an associate professor at Northwestern University and is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama. toddar.com Jess Goldstein (Costume Design) is thrilled to be making his Steppenwolf Theatre Company debut. Selected New York credits include Disney’s Newsies, Jersey Boys, The Rivals (Tony Award), Henry IV (Tony Award nomination), The Merchant of Venice

(Tony Award nomination), Proof, Take Me Out, Enchanted April, How I Learned to Drive, Love! Valour! Compassion!, Stuff Happens, The Apple Tree, Julius Caesar, Buried Child, Dinner With Friends, Sight Unseen, The Substance of Fire, Tintypes, The MIneola Twins (Lortel and Hewes Awards) and Il Trittico (Metropolitan Opera). Jess is a graduate and a current faculty member at the Yale School of Drama. Donald Holder (Lighting Design) previously designed The Crucible at Steppenwolf Theatre Company. Broadway credits include Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark, The Motherf**er with the Hat, Promises, Promises, Arcadia, Come Fly Away, South Pacific (2008 Tony Award), The Lion King (Tony Award, Drama Desk Award and Outer Critics Circle Award), The Little Dog Laughed, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Little Shop of Horrors, Prelude to a Kiss, Radio Golf and many others. Tony Award nominated Broadway credits include Ragtime, Les Liasons Dangereuses, A Streetcar Named Desire, Gem of the Ocean, Movin’ Out and Juan Darien. Television credits include Smash (Season One, NBC/Dreamworks). Donald has designed at resident theaters across the United States. Rob Milburn and Michael Bodeen (Sound Design) Broadway credits include music composition and sound for The Miracle Worker, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, The Speed of Darkness; music for My Thing of Love; and sound for Superior Donuts, reasons to be pretty, A Year with Frog and Toad, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Hollywood Arms, King Hedley II, Buried Child, The Song of Jacob Zulu and The Grapes of Wrath. Off-Broadway credits include music and sound for Inked Baby, After Ashley, The Notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci, Boy Gets Girl, Red, Space, Marvin’s Room; sound for Jitney, Family Week, Juvenilia, Brundibar, The Pain and the Itch; and music direction and sound for Eyes for Consuela and Ruined. They have created

Cast and Contributors music and sound at many of America’s resident theaters (often at Steppenwolf Theatre Company) and at several international venues. David Singer (Original Music) is thrilled to return to Steppenwolf Theatre Company, where he previously composed original music for August: Osage County, Up and The Ordinary Yearnings of Miriam Buddwing. His most recent album, Arrows, is available wherever fine records are sold, downloaded or stolen. “He would like to thank Anna for her unflagging support, and Eva and Ellery for their inexhaustible patience.” Dassia N. Posner (Dramaturg) is thrilled to be working on her first Steppenwolf Theatre Company production. Dramaturgy credits at Connecticut Repertory Theatre, where she was the resident dramaturg, include Pride and Prejudice, A Flea in Her Ear, Othello, The Who’s Tommy, The Comedy of Errors, Galileo and The Exonerated. Other recent dramaturgy projects include Tears of Heaven (The National Theatre of Korea) and Endurance (Split Knuckle Theatre). A Russian theater historian, Dassia studied at the Moscow Art Theatre School. She teaches theater history, dramaturgy and puppetry at Northwestern University, and is currently writing a book on Russian directors. She is a graduate of Tufts University. Ann Boyd (Choreographer) returns to Steppenwolf Theatre Company having done movement for World Set Free, Lady Madeleine, The Bluest Eye and Dead Man’s Cell Phone. Recent credits include directing Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch, Mrs. Caliban (Lifeline Theatre); Bri-Ko (Stage 773); and movement for Orlando (Court Theatre). Ann is currently collaborating with Yellow House on a new work inspired by an abandoned building on the lakefront. Ann teaches movement and devised theater at Columbia College Chicago.

Cast and Contributors Laura D. Glenn (Stage Manager) has stage managed at Steppenwolf Theatre for more than 23 years. Her stage management credits include Middletown, To Kill a Mockingbird, A Parallelogram, Up, Superior Donuts, The Violet Hour, Purple Heart, Nomathemba, and Picasso at the Lapin Agile (Steppenwolf Theatre Company). Her production stage management credits include Ten Chimneys, Season’s Greetings, Sense and Sensibility, A Life, Souvenir, Better Late , Retreat from Moscow, Permanent Collection, Cat Feet, Blue/Orange, Mitch Albom’s Tuesdays with Morrie, Sky Girls, Rounding Third and A Skull in Connemara (Northlight Theatre). International credits include Better Late (Northlight Theatre); Orange Flower Water, Purple Heart (Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Galway Arts Festival); The Man Who Came to Dinner (Steppenwolf Theatre Company, BITE Festival); and the regional and Broadway productions of Buried Child (Steppenwolf Theatre Company). Laura has been a proud member of Actor’s Equity Association for 22 years. Deb Styer (Assistant Stage Manager) Previous assistant stage management credits at Steppenwolf Theatre Company include Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Up, Betrayal, Love Song and Last of the Boys. Stage management credits include Gypsy, Broadway Bound (Drury Lane Theatre); the Tony Award-winning August: Osage County (Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Broadway, London, Sydney); Clybourne Park, The Hot L Baltimore, The Brother/Sister Plays, The Bluest Eye (Steppenwolf Theatre Company, The New Victory Gardens Theater); 100 Saints You Should Know, Lady Madeline, Men of Tortuga, The Chosen (Steppenwolf Theatre Company); Take Me Out (About Face Theatre); and American Dead (American Theater Company). Deb also mentors and teaches at Northwestern University.

Cecilie O’Reilly (Vocal Coach) is Associate Professor of Theatre at Columbia College Chicago where she has been Coordinator of Stage Voice for Actors and Instructor of Voice and Acting since 1984. She has been Dialect Coach for August: Osage County, Superior Donuts, Fake, Seafarer, American Buffalo, A Parallelogram, TheUnmentionables, Man from Nebraska, The Pain and the Itch, The Dresser and The Beauty Queen of Leenane (Steppenwolf Theatre Company), among others, since the mid-1990s. Cecilie has also coached productions at Goodman Theatre, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Northlight Theatre, Remy Bumppo Theatre Company and most recently Tree at Victory Gardens Theater. Martha Lavey (Artistic Director) has been an ensemble member since 1995 and has appeared at Steppenwolf Theatre Company in The March, Middletown, Endgame, Up, Good Boys and True, Love-Lies-Bleeding, Lost Land, I Never Sang for My Father, The House of Lily, Valparaiso, The Memory of Water, The Designated Mourner, Supple in Combat, Time of My Life, A Clockwork Orange, Talking Heads, SLAVS!, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, Ghost in the Machine, A Summer Remembered, Love Letters, Aunt Dan and Lemon and Savages. Elsewhere in Chicago she has performed at Goodman Theatre, Victory Gardens Theater, Northlight Theatre and Remains Theatre and in New York at the Women’s Project and Productions. She has served on grants panels for the National Endowment for the Arts, Theatre Communications Group (TCG), 3Arts, USA Artists and the City Arts panel of Chicago. Lavey holds a doctorate in Performance Studies from Northwestern University, is a member of the National Advisory Council for the School of Communication at Northwestern and is on the board of TCG. She is a recipient of the Sarah Siddons Award and an Alumni Merit Award and honorary Doctorate of Arts from Northwestern University.

David Hawkanson (Executive Director) prior to Steppenwolf Theatre Company was the Managing Director of Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota, under the artistic leadership of Joe Dowling. Before the Guthrie, he served for eight years as the Managing Director of Hartford Stage in Connecticut with Artistic Director Mark Lamos. Earlier in his career, he was Managing Director of the Arizona Theatre Company. He was a former senior staff member at the National Endowment for the Arts and subsequently chairman of its Theater Program. He has also had an active career as an arts management consultant and trustee for many national organizations and foundations. He currently serves as a trustee of the League of Chicago Theatres and is Chairman of the Arts Alliance Illinois. He is a graduate of Lawrence University.

SPECIAL EVENTS SPOTLIGHT: Steppenwolfâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Gala, hosted by the ensemble and Board of Trustees, featured scenes from the world premiere production of The March, adapted and directed by ensemble member Frank Galati. This unforgettable evening, from cocktails to dinner to the live auction, was inspired by the words and spirit of The March, ending on a high note with Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band and late night dancing with DJ Toast and Jam.

Steppenwolf Co-Founder Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band PHOTO BY: KYLE FLUBACKER

Steppenwolf Board Chair Nora Daley and Mayor Rahm Emanuel. PHOTO BY: JOAN HACKETT

Steppenwolf ensemble member Amy Morton, trustee Doug Brown and Chaz Ebert. PHOTO BY: JOAN HACKETT

Stacy Lindau, Susan Kalt, Liz Lefkofsky, Natalie Ginsberg, ensemble member Anna Shapiro, Deb Hirschfield and Julie Ellis. PHOTO BY: JOAN HACKETT

2012 Gala Co-Chairs Rich and Margery Feitler, Scott and Rita George, John and Carol Walter. PHOTO BY: JOAN HACKETT

There’s very rarely a moment in Chekhov where you turn a page and there’s a soliloquy, because the Chekhovian character lives in dialogue. —Anna D. Shapiro

Martha Lavey: Theater people love Chekhov.

make internally, but a transformation that is met by the other people around them.

Anna D. Shapiro: Old theater people like me.

ML: Do you think it’s fair to say that Chekhov is a revolutionary voice in the theater? That he changed something about what a play does?

Ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro

ML: Directors are drawn to Chekhov and actors find it really rich. And yet when one reads the plays one can feel mystified. There’s this question of “To what does this add up? What is the big deal about Chekhov?”

Simply Want What You Want Anna D. Shapiro, ensemble member and director of Three Sisters, sat down with Artistic Director Martha Lavey to discuss the allure of Chekhov.

ADS: Well, I think what may be a good parallel to draw is to think about Eugene O’Neill. O’Neill is this kind of angst ridden, just tortured exhibition of day-to-day life that is essentially monologic. Everybody in an O’Neill play gets the moment where they get to kind of do their thing. While Chekhov’s characters, well, when you read it on the page you can think “What’s happening here?” There’s very rarely a moment in Chekhov where you turn a page and there’s a soliloquy, because the Chekhovian character lives in dialogue. So that makes it a little more baffling to read but far more fruitful to act. Because we know that the real energy of that experience for the actor is not just a transformation that they

ADS: I think that. What people say is that he started to represent real life differently. It’s practically the first place where there got to be an application of a certain kind of psychology. A contemporary psychology that motivated behavior, that wasn’t kind of ancient Greek in size. ML: And where the motivation was not simply narrated by the character. You know it’s very elusive. You have the given circumstances, but there’s a lot of filling in. The inner life of the character has to be mined. It doesn’t just lie there on the page. ADS: And that’s why the language in adaptation and translation is really critical. For instance, there’s a character in the play who speaks in very long sentences because he is often philosophizing. Then you see him again later, and he’s speaking in clipped sentences and he says after a little while, “I haven’t eaten all day.”

It’s just a wonderful tumble. And then you apply your very individual imagination to that. You and I could play the same part and it would be completely different. ML: What about the fact that, just as human beings, we don’t always know what we want? Or we profess to want something, but everything in our behavior and everyone around us says, “well, that is not true”? ADS: Well, Chekov is the master of that. He gives you the conditions you’re in, the actions you take and the words you say. He’s so dependable that he allows you as a character to be completely blind to your contradictions. ML: When you’re going through the process of working on the play with the actor, the actor has to be really ardent in expressing that the character is stating what she wants. But then how do you work with the actor to make her aware of what the character isn’t? ADS: Well, sometimes the actor doesn’t need to bother with that. If the actor doesn’t want to be in that conversation, you don’t start it. And in a well-structured play—which Three Sisters is—there’s nothing you have to do except to want what you want. Want what you believe you want. Because there’s an entire world happening around you—

He gives you the conditions you’re in, the actions you take and the words you say. He’s so dependable that he allows you as a character to be completely blind to your contradictions. —Anna D. Shapiro

ML: Can you give us an example? ADS: Well, there’s a character named Natasha who marries into the family. Before she marries into the family she’s very awkward, the sisters talk down to her, she feels demeaned by them. Then what happens is she marries into the family and she slowly but surely gets those women out of that house. And everything she’s saying is arguably true, even reasonable. “My baby should be in a warm room.” “My baby is sick, late parties are not a good idea.” “A servant shouldn’t just sit around.” She has very legitimate points that she is making and she gets to inhabit them completely because logically they are true. But what she is actually doing is punishing them for what they did to her before.

Artistic Director Martha Lavey and ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro

Well, that’s given circumstances. If you’re playing a part, Martha, you feel in your body what it tells you about yourself when you are able to take a breath and speak for forty seconds without stopping. And then what happens to you when you aren’t fortified and you can’t do that?

ML: I think Chekhov gives an audience a wonderful satisfaction in that we are experts in reading behavior, and discerning what people aren’t saying. So it is gratifying to be kind of given a world we can look at like that and say with compassion and sadness: “Oh, look at us. Look at us.” ADS: You’ve just hit the nail on the head. It’s actually really relaxing—and not in the bad way—to watch a good Chekhov play. Because your mind gets to be activated at the highest level. And then, also gets activated at the most slapstick rudimentary level: you get to laugh. But I do think that he knows that we are smart. ML: And you’ve brought everything you need into the room with you by having lived life and observed life.

ADS: And you’re maybe also as blind at 80 as you were at 20. I find that really compassionate. Because a lot of the older characters in Chekhov’s plays have no wisdom. ML: Remember when you were little and you thought “adult” meant you had it all figured out? ADS: To me “adult” meant you got to do whatever you wanted. ML: Hey. Last laugh, right? ADS: Yeah, seriously. My big idea was the minute I get my own apartment I’m just going to eat Pepperidge Farm layer cakes and nobody can stop me. ML: Right. And they actually can’t. AS: They can’t. But heart disease will stop you.

Anton Chekhov and Olga Knipper

IN 1898, ANTON PAVLOVICH CHEKHOV (1860 – 1904)

moved from the outskirts of Moscow to Yalta; his doctors had exiled him to this temperate southern city as treatment for his tuberculosis. Not long after, he fell deeply in love with Olga Knipper, a leading actress at the Moscow Art Theatre who, at her insistence, was to become his wife the following year. From the beginning, their remarkable relationship was one that seemed impossible: Chekhov did not have long to live; he was confined to what he bitterly called “my Yalta prison”; and Knipper remained in Moscow performing at the Moscow Art Theatre, with visits to Yalta when she could get away. Their letters to one another have a constant refrain of “come to Moscow” and “I long for Moscow.” And yet, despite the palpable yearning that characterized their relationship, Chekhov’s letters to Knipper were an epistolary flood of uncharacteristically unguarded love and joy.

To The Light! By Three Sisters dramaturg Dassia N. Posner. Dassia N. Posner is an Assistant Professor in Theatre and Drama at Northwestern University.

Chekhov had already experienced life’s many seemingly impassable barriers to living fully. He was the son of a slave; his grandfather had bought the family’s freedom before the serfs were emancipated in 1861, the year after Chekhov was born. As a boy, he was brutally beaten by his father, taught to yield unquestioningly to authority and forced from the age of eight to fawn over customers in the family shop in Taganrog. When he was in his teens, his father went bankrupt and lost their home. Upon graduating from secondary school, Chekhov rescued his family from the squalor in which they lived and supported them for the remainder of his life, both with the income he eventually earned as a medical doctor, and by embarking upon what began as a side career writing short stories for five kopecks a line. As a doctor, he witnessed the unfathomable cruelties that diseases wreak upon the body and humans wreak upon one another. But most significantly, he lived with

the knowledge that he was dying for nearly half his life; he had his first lung hemorrhage in 1893, but hid his tuberculosis for a decade and habitually denied the seriousness of his condition, even on the day he died. Chekhov’s awareness of life’s inflexible, crushing constraints paired with an insatiable desire to seek joy and beauty manifested itself in his writings in a humorous, compassionate, ironic portrayal of human shortcomings, but also in scant tolerance for self-deception and complacency. He believed that the greatest deadening force is not death, but philistinism, stagnation and willingness to accept mediocrity. According to one of Chekhov’s letters, much of the story of his life was that of how he “squeez[ed] the slave out of himself drop by drop.” By this, Chekhov meant combating his internal serf remnants, but also finding a way to live vividly, to push “through tears,” as his stage directions often read.

TOSKA: a Russian word sometimes translated as nostalgia, yearning, heartsickness, or, in Nabokov’s words, “a gnawing mental ache...”

In the fall of 1900, in between falling in love But, as Stanislavsky relates in his memoirs, and marrying, Chekhov composed a play during one rehearsal, he heard the quiet about three sisters who long to go to scratching of a mouse. He suddenly realized Moscow, but do not. Their story explores that this tiny, absolutely insignificant creature how one reconciles oneself to the discovery was struggling with all its might to live. In this, that space can be manipulated, but the he realized, lay the key to the play. Perhaps unrelenting forward trajectory of time cannot. one’s significance is measured not by one’s This realization provokes an acute sense of importance in the world, but by the strength toska, a Russian word sometimes translated of one’s will to live. He wrote: “They do not as nostalgia, yearning, heartsickness, or, in bathe in their own sorrow. On the contrary, Nabokov’s words, “a gnawing mental ache,” they seek joy, laughter and cheerfulness. that manifests itself in Three Sisters in its They want to live…” characters’ attempts to consume, fill or traverse the void around them. As in life, their In 1904, the year Chekhov died, he wrote barriers to happiness are a tangled jumble to Knipper, “You ask me what life is? It is of self-constructed and socially imposed like asking what a carrot is. A carrot is a obligations, fears, inertia, personal limitations— carrot, and nothing more is known.” Similarly, and hope. Their struggle through this barrage in Three Sisters, Tusenbach asks Masha, of conflicting obstacles and desires forces “Look, it’s snowing. What does that mean?” them to be deeply, irrepressibly alive. Yet there is no doubt that Chekhov felt that one must fully experience life, even if Chekhov wrote Three Sisters specifically for one cannot define its meaning. Chekhov’s the actors at the Moscow Art Theatre; the characters yearn, ache, are wistful and cruel, role of Masha was his gift to Knipper. Even but they also laugh, sing, love and hope. so, he and director Konstantin Stanislavsky Chekhov’s mosaic of life fills us with toska, never fully saw eye to eye; Chekhov often but also drenches us with an unreasonable complained that Stanislavsky’s productions happiness, prompting us to exclaim, against were too cluttered and realistic. Stanislavsky all evidence to the contrary, as one spectator was initially mystified by what, to him, seemed did after seeing the inaugural production, “To a melancholy play; the first rehearsals were Moscow! To the light! To life, freedom and hence arduous and gloomy. happiness!”

Sources: Benedetti, Dear Writer, Dear Actress; Boym, The Future of Nostalgia; Magarshack, Chekhov: A Life; Chekhov, Tri Sestry; Nabokov, Eugene Onegin: A Novel in Verse; Worrall, “Stanislavsky’s Production of Three Sisters.”

THE ORIGIN OF THE PROJECT When they first asked me at Artists Repertory Theatre to do this, they said, “We don’t want anything crazy, we’re looking for—” I don’t remember how they phrased it, but clearly they didn’t want it set on a houseboat. They wanted something traditional. And I said, “Do you have a text you would prefer me to work from? I don’t speak a word of Russian. Or is it incumbent upon me to find that?” They supplied me with a literal translation from what appeared to be an old textbook—it

Ensemble member Tracy Letts Photographer Joel Moorman

“THE GUIDING PRINCIPLE WAS INFORMED BY THE FACT THAT I DON’T MUCH LIKE GOING TO SEE CHEKHOV”

No Further Translation For the May/June 2012 Issue of American Theatre, writer Rob Weinert-Kendt spoke with Tracy Letts about his approach to adapting Three Sisters, and how, as Weinert-Kendt put it, plays by Chekhov were “born for ensemble.”

was photocopied—something called Hugo’s Russian Reading Simplified. It was truly, one word would be written in English, and underneath the word would be written in Russian. So my first pass through the script was using that translation. It was like math; it was some of the hardest stuff I’ve ever done, just trying to figure out what the sentences were… I got to the end of it and it was pretty terrible, but I didn’t expect it to be otherwise. And then I combed back through it and sort of tried to put it in my voice to a certain extent. I realized at that point, though, that some of the things I’d done in that first pass just made no sense; some things were exactly wrong… So I went out and I combed through all the translations I could find on the bookshelves, and I found two others guys’ work… I intentionally found stuff I didn’t like… there was nothing in my voice I would be tempted to rip off. So I used those as a guide back to it. I got to the end; it was still pretty bad. It was at that point, through serendipity, that I met a friend of a friend whose sister was a Russian scholar, who as a favor to somebody had done a literal translation of Three Sisters…

And she shared all of her work on the piece, and it was really the Rosetta Stone for me—it really opened the thing for me... Because I was even able to talk to her about what I felt I was missing—what I intuited that I was missing in my version. She was able to talk some about the Russian character, and the places I’ve gone wrong. THE CHALLENGES OF ADAPTATION AND TRANSLATION I won’t ever do it again, I’ll tell you that. It’s a lot of work. I’ve worked as hard on this as I do on one of my own plays. And I think I have learned a lot from it, but no, I don’t think I’ll do it again. Also, there’s a kind of baseline fallacy about this whole business; I mean, a playwright’s stock in trade is primarily language and ideas, but when you do a translation, you scrap the language. You’re not going to hear it in that playwright’s language. Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov is in Russian, and we can’t hear that unless we’re Russian speakers. We just can’t; we never will. So what we end up with is ideas more so than his language. I thought to myself when I first started, I agree with Sarah Ruhl utterly about humbling myself: I was like, You’re the playwright. I’m just here to get out of your way in a sense; I’m going to try and communicate

“I’M GOING TO TRY TO ELIMINATE FOR THE AUDIENCE ANY FURTHER ACT OF TRANSLATION” your ideas any way I can. But at the same time, as that intermediary, I have to have a point of view. There has to be a guiding principle going into it. So for me, the guiding principle was informed by the fact that I don’t much like going to see Chekhov, as an audience member. I sit in the audience, and they start talking about name days and

Photographer Joel Moorman Ensemble members Tracy Letts and Anna D. Shapiro in rehearsal

using the patronyms, and everybody’s got a big beard, and I check out early and often. And I’m not supposed to check out; I’m supposed to be completely engaged, more than your average audience member. But I don’t. I’m normally left pretty cold by it. So my guiding principle going into it was, I’m going to try to eliminate for the audience any further act of translation; they’re going to have direct communication with the ideas and the characters… CHEKHOV WAS WRITING ABOUT LIFE After doing this—I was just talking to Martha Lavey about this the other day—for me, the line that I can draw between Chekhov and Beckett is actually pretty direct. And I would never have thought that before working on this Three Sisters. There’s an existential mindset it seems that he’s working on. There’s a lot of talk about identity—Am I here? Am I really here? That for me is one of the things that elevates Three Sisters above the other Chekhovs; he’s getting at some core things.

THE IMPORTANCE OF ACTING You know, a play like Glass Menagerie, which I’ve seen I can’t tell you how many times—it survives even the worst actors. You can’t help but be torn up by the end of that thing, no matter who’s doing it. Chekhov is only as good as the actors who are up there. It will not survive bad acting; they’ve got to occupy fully lived-in characters from the beginning to the end, across the board. The acting is so important to Chekhov. This article appeared in the May/June 2012 issue of American Theater magazine published by Theater Communications Group. tcg.org

Five stories about what happens when the past comes knocking.

2012/13 SEASON There comes a moment when we are called to account. Will our deeds be repaid? Will our secrets be revealed? Will we get what we deserve?

GOOD PEOPLE

ensemble member K. Todd Freeman

THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT

ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro

THE BIRTHDAY PARTY

ensemble member Francis Guinan

SEPTEMBER 13 - NOVEMBER 11, 2012

DECEMBER 27, 2012 - MARCH 3, 2013

JANUARY 24 - MAY 19, 2013

By Pulitzer Prize-winner DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIRE

By STEPHEN ADLY GUIRGIS

By HAROLD PINTER

Directed by ensemble member ANNA D. SHAPIRO

Directed by ensemble member AUSTIN PENDLETON

Directed by ensemble member K. TODD FREEMAN Featuring ensemble members KEVIN ANDERSON, ALANA ARENAS, MARIANN MAYBERRYand MOLLY REGAN

When Margie Walsh loses her job at a South Boston dollar store, she reaches out to her old friend and flame Mike, a Southie boy who made good when he became a successful doctor. What begins as an attempt to hit Mike up for a job takes on a threatening cast when Margie realizes the power that secrets from Mike’s past life hold over his current one.

HEAD OF PASSES

ensemble member Alana Arenas

Things are on the up-andup for recovering alcoholic Jackie and girlfriend Veronica— until Jackie spots another man’s hat in their apartment and embarks on a sublimely incompetent criminal quest for vengeance. Fast-paced and uproarious, Mother asks probing questions about the havoc addiction wreaks. Ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro, director of Mother’s acclaimed Broadway premiere, returns to direct the Steppenwolf production.

BELLEVILLE

JUNE 27 - AUGUST 25, 2013

By ensemble member

By AMY HERZOG

TARELL ALVIN MCCRANEY

Directed by ANNE KAUFFMAN

Featuring ensemble members ALANA ARENAS, K. TODD FREEMAN, JON MICHAEL HILL and TIM HOPPER

Shelah’s family and friends plan a surprise birthday party for her. But the festivities are quickly over-shadowed by a series of revelations that point to a dark secret in the family’s past—revelations that leave Shelah trying to find faith, a footing and a truer sense of God.

Petey, Meg and long-time tenant Stanley live dull, comfortable lives in a seaside English boarding house— until two mysterious men appear, hoping to rent a room. When the group gathers to celebrate Stanley’s birthday, alliances are shattered and re-drawn, leaving each character teetering on a precipice. Lambasted by critics during its 1958 premiere, Nobel laureate Harold Pinter’s play has since gained a reputation as a twentieth-century dark-comic classic.

ensemble member Kate Arrington

APRIL 4 - JUNE 9, 2013

Directed by ensemble member TINA LANDAU

Featuring ensemble members IAN BARFORD, FRANCIS GUINAN, MOIRA HARRIS and JOHN MAHONEY

Featuring ensemble members ALANA ARENAS, KATE ARRINGTON

Twenty-something American expats Zack and Abby live an enviably hip existence in up-and-coming Belleville, Paris. But a single encounter in the apartment they rent from landlords Alioune and Amina drastically tips the scales, revealing their idyllic life’s feeble foundations. Anne Kauffman, director of Belleville’s Yale Repertory Theatre premiere, directs this taut, thrilling exploration of the power of a lie.

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The Steppenwolf ensemble first began performing in the mid-1970s in the basement of a Highland Park church, the ambitious brainchild of three high school and college friends: Jeff Perry, Terry Kinney and Gary Sinise. Fast forward 36 years and the Steppenwolf Theatre Company has become the nation’s premier ensemble theater—redefining the landscape of acting and performance. The ensemble has grown to 43 members who represent a remarkable generation of actors, directors and playwrights. Thrilling, powerful, groundbreaking productions from Balm in Gilead and The Grapes of Wrath to August: Osage County—and accolades that include the National Medal of Arts and nine Tony Awards—have made the theater legendary. Steppenwolf’s artistic force remains rooted in the original vision of its founders: an artist-driven theater, whose vitality is defined by its sharp appetite for groundbreaking, innovative work. That work is represented in production photos displayed throughout the theater.

Joan Allen

Kevin Anderson

Alana Arenas

Randall Arney

Kate Arrington

Ian Barford

Robert Breuler

Gary Cole

Kathryn Erbe

K. Todd Freeman

Frank Galati

Francis Guinan

Moira Harris

Jon Michael Hill

Tina Landau

Martha Lavey

Tracy Letts

John Mahoney

John Malkovich

Mariann Mayberry

Laurie Metcalf

Amy Morton

Sally Murphy

Austin Pendleton

Yasen Peyankov

Martha Plimpton

Rondi Reed

Gary Sinise

Lois Smith

Rick Snyder

Tim Hopper

Tom Irwin

Ora Jones

Terry Kinney

Tarell Alvin McCraney

James Vincent Meredith

Perry

William Petersen

Molly Regan

Anna D. Shapiro

Eric Simonson

Jim True-Frost

Alan Wilder

Jeff

The Seafarer, 2008

Detroit, 2010

In the Red and Brown water, 2010

Photographer Michael Brosilow

Last of the Boys, 2005

STEPPENWOLF IS PROUD TO RECOGNIZE OUR LEADING CONTRIBUTORS Steppenwolf Ensemble Fund

Multi-year commitment to Steppenwolf’s artistic development.

Grand Patrons Joyce Chelberg The Davee Foundation Liz and Eric Lefkofsky Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust Merle Reskin Helen Zell Distinguished Patrons Julie and Roger Baskes Michael Bender and Sheridan Prior Henry and Leigh Bienen Douglas R. Brown The Comer Foundation Nora Daley and Sean Conroy Shawn M. Donnelley and Christopher M. Kelly Richard and Mary L. Gray Bob and Amy Greenebaum Michael G. Hansen and Nancy E. Randa

The Harris Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. King Harris Kathy Harris Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Szokol Mr. and Mrs. William Friend Mr. and Mrs. John Harris John H. Hart and Carol Prins Martha Lavey Jim and Kay Mabie Lynn Lockwood Murphy and Barrett B. Murphy Deborah and Stephen Quazzo Randy and Susi Rowe Susan and Harry Seigle Season Production Support Allstate Insurance Company Philip and Janice Beck Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation Chicago Community Trust The Edgerton Foundation Antonio and Sabrina Gracias Irving Harris Foundation National Endowment for the Arts Negaunee Foundation Northern Trust OptionsHouse PNC

Sara Lee Foundation Tom Smithburg and Colette Cachey Smithburg Bill and Orli Staley New Plays/New Audiences/ New Artists Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Nonprofit Finance Fund Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust Edward A. Studzinski Zell Family Foundation Steppenwolf for Young Adults Alphawood Foundation Paul M. Angell Family Foundation Bank of America Helen Brach Foundation CNA Financial Corporation The Crown Family Dr. Scholl Foundation The Field Foundation of Illinois William Randolph Hearst Foundations

David Herro and Jay Franke Digitas JPMorgan Chase & Co. Northern Trust Polk Bros. Foundation Steppenwolf Auxiliary Council Target Professional Leadership Programs & Multicultural Fellowship James S. Kemper Foundation Joyce Foundation

Veterans’ Nights Abbott Fund The Grainger Foundation Gary Sinise Foundation

Major Support of General Operations Buchanan Family Foundation Dancing Skies Foundation Julius Frankel Foundation Illinois Arts Council, a state agency Mayer and Morris Kaplan Family Foundation John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust Prince Charitable Trusts Rhoades Foundation Robert and Louise Sanborn The Shubert Foundation, Inc. Smart Family Foundation

2012 Gala BMO Harris Bank Exelon

Grosvenor Capital Management Susan and David Kalt Liz and Eric Lefkofsky PNC TPN, Inc. John and Carol Walter 2012 Steppenwolf Salutes Women in the Arts Luncheon BMO Harris Bank Bonnie L. Spurlock Helen Zell Official Exclusive Airlines United Airlines Official Lighting Sponsor ComEd Official Marketing Partner Ogilvy & Mather, Inc

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

Steppenwolf Staff

Board of Trustees

MARTHA LAVEY

TERRY KINNEY, JEFF PERRY AND GARY SINISE

DAVID HAWKANSON

Artistic Director

Executive Artistic Board

Executive Director

Artistic ERICA DANIELS

BRIAN HURST

ALICIA GRAF

Finance Coordinator

Marketing Assistant

Associate Artistic Director

PAUL G. MILLER

SUSANNAH KIM

REBECCA RUGG

Executive Assistant

Digital Design Associate

Artistic Producer

LUPE GARCIA QUILES

TAMARA TODRES

AARON CARTER

Events Management Associate

Director of Audience Services

Literary Manager

ANGELA JOHNSON

JACOB G. PADRÓN

Audience Services Manager

Associate Producer

Office Management Associate & Receptionist

NICK WARD

JACKIE SNUTTJER

Audience Services Subscription Manager

Casting and School Associate

KENDRA MILLER Artistic Programs Assistant

TRACY LETTS AMY MORTON ANNA D. SHAPIRO JESSICA THEBUS Associate Artists

SHELDON PATINKIN Artistic Consultant

Steppenwolf for Young Adults HALLIE GORDON Artistic and Educational Director MEGAN SHUCHMAN Education Manager

LAUREN SIVAK

Finance Specialist

Development SANDY KARUSCHAK

MIKE BRUNLIEB MATTHEW LYLE Audience Services Supervisors

BROOKE EISENMENGER

MOLLY LAYTON

Director of Major Gifts

ERIC EVENSKAAS Director of Individual Giving and Donor Services

MEGAN A. SMITH Director of Corporate Relations

DEBORAH STEWART Director of Foundation and Government Relations

KENDRA VAN KEMPEN Director of Special Events

JOSHUA DAVIS Development Coordinator

Education Assistant

JESSICA GRETCH Individual Giving Coordinator

Administration DAVID M. SCHMITZ

STEPHANIE HELLER

Director of Development

AMANDA JANE DUNNE LARRY GRIMM ALI HOEFNAGEL ROBERT HINES III L’OREAL JACKSON ASHLEY ROBERSON SAMUEL ROBERSON EMILIO ROBLES NICOLE RIPLEY CARLA STILLWELL JOHN WILSON Teaching Artists

JIMMY FREUND

SUZANNE MILLER Donor Services Coordinator

LAUREN FISHER Special Events Associate

LOUISE GERAGHTY Donor Relations Associate

KALEIGH LOCKHART Corporate Relations Associate

Marketing, Publicity & Audience Services LINDA GARRISON

Managing Director

Director of Marketing and Communications

RACHEL DOMARACKI

JASON KRIEGLER

Group Sales Associate

ROSEANN BISHOP Subscriptions and Audience Services Assistant

CRAIG BARNES BILLIE BRYANT REBECCA BUTLER REYNALDO DUMAS LACEY HOLMES SOTIRIOS LIVADITIS SARAH NELSON MATTHEW PAYNE MEG SANTISI DETRA SUTHERLAND

Director of Operations

CORY CONRAD Facilities Manager

ANTONIO IBARRA Facilities Coordinator

PADAM DHUNGEL RYAN PALMA Facilities Staff

VICTOR DAVID TIKA RAM KAFLEY HAROLD KRIPPS JEROME LEE ETHAN OZANIEC BHAGIRATH TIMSINA

Events Management Director

Communications Director

EVAN HATFIELD

SCOTT MACOUN

THOMAS WEITZ

IT Director

Digital Assets Director

Director of Audience Experience

KATE HOLST

ERIKA NELSON

Human Resources and Professional Leadership Programs Coordinator

Marketing Manager

JOEL MOORMAN Digital Content Producer

LAUREN LOUER, THE SAINTS Volunteer Usher Coordination

Production AL FRANKLIN Production Manager

DIXIE UFFELMAN Associate Production Manager

RUSSELL POOLE Technical Director

ROBERT S. BROWN Assistant Technical Director

CHRISTOPHER ALER CHRISTOPHER GRUBB KYLE LAND

Creative Director

Marketing Manager

Parking Staff

Operations JAY JUSSAUME

JEFFREY FAUVER

JAMIE ALEXANDER

MUSTAFA CHAUDHRY DONALD COULSON INDRA KAFLEY

ROGELIO RIOJAS

Director of Finance

ERIN COOK

Front of House Staff

Audience Services Associates

HEATHER C. JOIREMAN

Company Manager

BRIDGETTE BURTON AUTUMN CRANOR AMBER DETTMERS AL HEARTLEY BRIDGET HOLMES MICHELLE JACOBSON JESSICA LIND MIKE MROCH DANIELLE SHINDLER ELISSA SHORTRIDGE JUSTIN VORPAHL STACI WEIGUM

Custodial Staff

LIBET WILFONG House Manager

RON BOGACKI L. ADELINA TREVIÑO BRADSHAW ASHTEN BURNS

Scene Shop Foreman

Scenic Carpenters

MELISSA RUTHERFOORD Charge Scenic Artist

JENNY DILUCIANO Properties Master

ANDRIA SMITH Assistant Properties Master

CHARLES MOSER Master Properties Artisan

RICK HAEFELE House Carpenter

DAWN PRZYBYLSKI Stage Carpenter

CARYN WEGLARZ KLEIN Costume Director

MAE HASKINS Assistant Costume Designer

LAUREL CLAYSON Head Draper

KEVIN PETERSON Shop Foreman

LYNAE VANDERMEULEN Staff Draper

JESSICA STRATTON Wardrobe Supervisor

MELISSA TULCHINSKY Staff Wardrobe

MARTHA WEGENER Audio Engineer

GREGOR MORTIS Assistant Audio Engineer

J. R. LEDERLE Lighting Supervisor

ERNESTO GOMEZ House Electrician

MALCOLM EWEN CHRISTINE D. FREEBURG LAURA D. GLENN MICHELLE MEDVIN KIM OSGOOD ROSE MARIE PACKER JONATHAN NOOK KATHLEEN PETROZIELLO DEB STYER CASSIE WOLGAMOTT Stage Managers

Call Center CASEY VANWORMER Associate Campaign Director

ALI HOEFNAGEL Call Center Supervisor

AOIFE CAROLAN SYDNEY CRISTOL CHARLES FRYDENBERG DEBORAH GRANITE MARILYN HILLARY KIMBERLY MARCANO TERRENCE MOSLEY RANIA SALEM MANGANARO MICHAEL WISE

Executive Committee Nora Daley, Chair Eric Lefkofsky, Secretary Paul W. Goodrich, Treasurer Henry S. Bienen Carole L. Brown Douglas R. Brown Michael Cahan Elizabeth H. Connelly Lynn Lockwood Murphy Geoff Nyheim Deborah H. Quazzo Randall K. Rowe Bruce Sagan Harry J. Seigle Stephanie B. Smith Helen Zell

Trustees Sarah Beardsley Michael W. Bender Terri L. Cable Keith Cardoza Beth Boosalis Davis J. Scott Etzler Rich Feitler Nene Foxhall Scott P. George Lawrence M. Gill Robert J. Greenebaum, Jr. John H. Hart George A. Joseph Donna La Pietra Martha Lavey Ronald J. Mallicoat, Jr. Janet Melk David C. Pisor Kenneth J. Porrello Merle Reskin Francis C. Sadac Michael R. Salem John R. Samolis Manuel “Manny” Sanchez Anna D. Shapiro Colette Cachey Smithburg John R. Walter

Emeritus Trustees J. Robert Barr Lawrence Block John N. Fox, Jr. Gloria Scoby Past Chairpersons William L. Atwell Larry D. Brady Douglas R. Brown Laurence Edwards John N. Fox, Jr. Elliott Lyon Gordon Murphy William H. Plummer Bruce Sagan Gloria Scoby Donna Vos

Call Center Representatives

DAVE ADAMS SARAH BENEDICT DAN CANTLIN ANNIE CONSIDINE MARISSA COWSILL SARA DAVIDSON DERRIK DICKINSON ANKITA KUMAR-RATTA GEEHOON LIM SAFIYA NYGAARD JENNI PAGE-WHITE CATHERINE RODRIGUEZ TYLER YOUNG ANNIE ZAHOUR Interns

STEPPENWOLF GRATEFULLY RECOGNIZES THE COMMUNITY OF PEOPLE WHO SERVE IN LEADERSHIP ROLES AND PROVIDE INVALUABLE SUPPORT TO THE THEATER. Public Square Committee The Public Square Committee helps Steppenwolf foster public dialogue driven by the work on our stages and our relationships with community partners from the Chicago metropolitan area. Beth B. Davis*, Co-Chair Lynn Lockwood Murphy*, Co-Chair J. Robert Barr* Sarah Beardsley* Michelle T. Boone Keith M. Cardoza* Justin Casciola James Chesire Steve Collens Elizabeth H. Connelly* Nora Daley* Amy Eshleman Sharon Fairley Paul Gaynor Scott George* Geoffrey Goldberg Paul W. Goodrich* Robert J. Greenebaum* Sandra P. Guthman Lynn Hauser Kenneth Hunter Janet Melk* Deborah Quazzo* Neil Ross Nancy Schumacher Eileen Sweeney Nina Winston Sarah Wolff Roberta B. Zabel

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

Executive Officers Francis C. Sadac, President Seth B. Krantz, Vice President Heather D. Erickson, Secretary Philip S. Chang, Treasurer Nancy Schumacher, Immediate Past President Stephanie F. Linn, Directors Circle Liaison Marisa Bryce, Founding Officer Nora Daley*, Founding Officer Kristopher J. Anderson Bryce Cooper Joel Cornfeld Danny Cox Kim Davis Stephen George Conery Hoffman Dina Searle Colin Stalnecker Alex Tenorio Frank Trocchio Steven N. Wayland David Zoltan

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

Directors Circle Committee

Planned Giving Advisory Committee

The Directors Circle Committee’s purpose is to steward and help grow the Directors Circle program, comprised of generous donors who annually support Steppenwolf’s artistic initiatives.

The Planned Giving Advisory Committee, comprised of estate planning professionals, provides expertise and serves as a valuable resource in supporting Steppenwolf’s planned giving activities.

Greg Desmond Chair Diane Dawson Ritu Dhingra Scott George* Julie Gustafson Mike Gustafson Sherri Kayser Michael Kennedy Michael LaTona Stephanie Linn Cathy Nathan Toni Smith Gail Steingold Fran Tuite

Christine Albright Chair Andrew R. Gelman Edward A. Gershman James H. Goodrich Julie Gustafson Julie Hendricks Kathryn Kennedy Pamela L. Lucina Colleen McElligott Susan A. Payne Judith M. Pieper Claudia B. Sangster Kathleen O’Hagan Scallan Richard B. Thies

2012 Gala Steppenwolf’s Gala Co-Chairs plan the signature fundraising event led by the theater’s Board of Trustees.

2012 Steppenwolf Salutes Women in the Arts Luncheon The Women in the Arts Luncheon Committee spearheads our annual fundraising event honoring a leading woman for her artistic contributions to theater, film and television, and which supports Steppenwolf’s Professional Leadership Program. Carole L. Brown* Co-Chair Elizabeth H. Connelly* Co-Chair Nene Foxhall* Co-Chair Donna La Pietra* Co-Chair Janet L. Melk* Co-Chair

Host Committee Marlene Breslow-Blitstein Nora Daley* Mary Dempsey Kelly Epstein Amy Eshleman Christie Hefner Jane Mody Lynn Lockwood Murphy* Bonnie Spurlock

Young Adult Council Steppenwolf’s Young Adult Council is a unique after school program for high school students who see the entire Steppenwolf season and organize events for their peers around Steppenwolf productions. Cindy Avila Julian Cooper Noelle Daniels Gabriel Diaz-de-Leon Jordan Einhorn Alex Frisch Shira Hammerslough Solveig Herzum Mateo Hurtado Carsen Joenk Mario Joseph Julia Kulon Jasmine Manuel Toure Muhammed Lily Newell Emma Nockels Ben Palmer Malik Pauldon Lindsay Phillips Brandon Rivera Arturo Sepulveda Meredith Shadle Evan Silver Eleanor Slota Ellis Srubas-Giammanco Kenshunna Tolliver Mamie Zwettler

Rich* and Margery Feitler Co-Chairs Scott* and Rita George Co-Chairs John* and Carol Walter Co-Chairs

*Steppenwolf Trustee

Clybourne Park, 2011

Even with sold-out performances, ticket sales don’t cover the full cost of producing great theater at Steppenwolf. Ambitious artistic projects that inspire new work, new artists and young audiences require the support of donors to succeed and grow. The chart below illustrates the crucial need for contributions from individuals like you to support our work.

SOURCES OF SUPPORT

STEPPENWOLF THEATRE COMPANY IS WHERE GREAT ACTING MEETS BIG IDEAS.

DEVO

Tickets & Subscriptions

46%

Contributions

45%

Other Income

If you’re already a donor, thank you! If you’re not, consider joining the family of supporters by visiting steppenwolf.org/support or calling Donor Services at 312-654-5615.

2011/12 Season Sponsors

Endowment Sponsors

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

Hope Abelson Fund for New Play Development

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

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

Daniel E. McLean National and International Production Fund

Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s 36th season is generously sponsored by: Grand Benefactors

Avy and Marcie Stein Sustaining Fund for the Ensemble

Douglas R. Brown Playwright/Director Endowment Fund

Steppenwolf Board Designated Endowment Fund

Ford Foundation Artistic and General Operating Endowment Funds

Steppenwolf Theatre Company Endowment Fund created with Searle Funds at the Chicago Community Trust

Richard and Mary L. Gray Production Endowment Fund John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Fund for the Development of New Work

Nancy L. Wald Production Endowment Fund John and Carol Walter Production Endowment Fund

Individual Production Sponsors

Benefactors

Lead Sponsors Joyce Chelberg* Liz and Eric Lefkofsky* Merle Reskin* Helen Zell* M.K. and J.B. Pritzker Production Sponsors Julie and Roger Baskes* Philip and Janice Beck Michael Bender and Sheridan Prior Henry and Leigh Bienen* Douglas R. Brown* The Comer Foundation* Nora Daley and Sean Conroy* Shawn M. Donnelley and Christopher M. Kelly* Richard and Mary L. Gray* Sabrina and Antonio Gracias Bob and Amy Greenebaum* Michael G. Hansen and Nancy E. Randa*

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

The Harris Family Foundation* Mr. and Mrs. King Harris Kathy Harris Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Szokol Mr. and Mrs. William Friend Mr. and Mrs. John Harris Irving Harris Foundation John H. Hart and Carol Prins* David Herro and Jay Franke Susan and Richard Kiphart Martha Lavey* Jim and Kay Mabie* Lynn Lockwood Murphy and Barrett B. Murphy* Negaunee Foundation Deborah and Stephen Quazzo* Randy and Susi Rowe* Robert and Louise Sanborn

Susan and Harry Seigle* Gary Sinise Tom Smithburg and Colette Cachey Smithburg Bill and Orli Staley Edward A. Studzinski Individual Sponsors Kris Alden and Trisha Rooney Alden Michael and Cathy Brennan John Buckley Stephanie and Jason Child Kent and Liz Dauten Leticia Davis Rebecca and Barry Friedland Margo and Pete Georgiadis Gordon and Wendy Gill Richard and Catherine Gottfred David R. Hawkanson Adam and Denise Hoeflich Karen Kuenster and Jim Osick

Steven D. Loucks Michele C. Mayes Janet Melk Barry and Beth Mitchell Steve and Michelle Monieson Kenneth J. Porrello and Sherry L. McFall Neil Ross MD and Lynn Hauser MD George and Kimberly Ruhana Ralph Senst and Karen Zelden Stephanie B. Smith and Gerald Smith Toni Sandor Smith Betsy and Jeff Steele John and Carol Walter Nina B. Winston

* Multi-year commitment to the Steppenwolf Ensemble Fund

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

Corporate, Foundation & Government Contributors Grand Benefactors ($100,000+) Chicago Community Trust The Davee Foundation‡ Doris Duke Charitable Foundation ‡ William Randolph Hearst Foundations ‡ Joyce Foundation‡ John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation* Andrew W. Mellon Foundation‡ Microsoft Corporation* Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust Nonprofit Finance Fund‡ Ogilvy & Mather, Inc. Polk Bros. Foundation*‡ Shubert Foundation, Inc. Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust ‡ United Airlines Wallace Foundation‡ Zell Family Foundation

Benefactors ($50,000 – 99,999) Alphawood Foundation Allstate Insurance Company* BMO Harris Bank* ComEd The Crown Family‡ Fortress Data Management Julius Frankel Foundation JPMorgan Chase & Co.* National Endowment for the Arts Northern Trust* PNC Sara Lee Foundation* Smart Family Foundation Target Vinci

Producers ($25,000 – 49,999) Paul M. Angell Family Foundation Edgerton Foundation Feitler Family Fund Grosvenor Capital Management Irving Harris Foundation

Illinois Arts Council, a state agency OptionsHouse POP Prince Charitable Trusts Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust Siebert Brandford Shank & Co.

Patrons ($10,000 – 24,999) Anonymous Abbott Fund Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture Bank of America* Barclays Capital Baxter International* Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Helen Brach Foundation Buchanan Family Foundation Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation Chopper Trading, LLC CNA Financial Corporation* Crain’s Chicago Business Dancing Skies Foundation Deloitte Digitas DLA Piper LLP (US) Dr. Scholl Foundation The Field Foundation of Illinois Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Grainger Foundation Green Courte Partners, LLC Illinois Tool Works Inc.* Mayer & Morris Kaplan Family Foundation Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP James S. Kemper Foundation Kraft Foods* McKinsey & Company, Inc. Navistar Norcon, Inc Nordstrom P&M Corporate Finance Plante Moran

Patrick G. & Shirley W. Ryan Foundation Rhoades Foundation Sage Foundation Sanchez Daniels & Hoffman LLP Sara Lee Corporation Schiff Hardin LLP Seigle Family Foundation Swett & Crawford Group TPN William Blair & Company

FROST The James Hotel Modestus Bauer Foundation The Pritzker Pucker Family Foundation R4 Services Seyfarth Shaw LLP Suite Home Chicago Westside Mechanical Group

Sustainers ($5,000 – 9,999)

Anonymous Arts Federation Blackman Kallick, LLP Complete Mailing Service Inc. Crain Communications Inc. Crowe Horwath, LLP Daley Mohan Groble Frank & Gertrude Dunlap Fund Goldman, Sachs & Co.* GoodSmith Gregg & Unruh Hamilton Thies & Lorch LLP Hope 360° Inc. InterCall Jensen Reporting and Video Conferencing Donald S. Levin Family Foundation Loop Capital Markets Meltzer, Purtill and Stelle LLC Mesirow Financial New Horizon Foundation Perkins Coie Prudential Rubloff Properties Sahara Enterprises, Inc. William Wood Skinner Foundation Youngblood Executive Search, Inc.

Ariel Investments, LLC AT&T* Robert and Isabelle Bass Foundation, Inc The Boeing Company Crown Packaging Ernst & Young LLP* Globetrotters Engineering Groupon John R. Halligan Charitable Fund Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. Grover Hermann Foundation International/ Polycon Industries Inc. MB Financial Bank The McGraw-Hill Companies* Motorola Mobility Foundation* Newcastle Limited Pratima N. Shah Family Foundation Princess Grace Foundation-USA Siragusa Foundation United Scrap Metal, Inc. Winston & Strawn, LLP

Sponsors ($2,500 – 4,999) Amsted Industries Foundation AON Corporation* City of Chicago, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

Corporate, Foundation & Government Contributors Steppenwolf is honored to recognize Northern Trust as the Corporate Production Sponsor of Three Sisters and as a Collaborator Table Sponsor of Steppenwolf’s 2012 Gala. Northern Trust cultivates a culture of caring with a focus on volunteerism, philanthropy, sound business practices and ethics, and recognizes the vital role that the arts play in enhancing the quality of life for all people in our community.

Steppenwolf is proud to continue our relationship with Ogilvy, which is rooted in the shared ideals of creativity and innovation. Year-round, all over the globe, Ogilvy employees donate time, energy and creativity to help nonprofit organizations, like Steppenwolf, pursue their missions. As a leader in marketing communications, Ogilvy has supported Steppenwolf’s unique artistry and the Chicago theater community for more than a decade.

Guarantors ($1,000 – 2,499)

‡Multi-year pledge *Corporations and foundations that have made employee matching gifts

United is pleased to serve Steppenwolf Theatre Company as its official airline and proudly supports the remarkable contributions they make to the arts community in Chicago and beyond. Together with Steppenwolf, United celebrates the energy that performers and patrons alike bring to our hometown and the global stage. United is proud of our longstanding partnership with Steppenwolf Theatre Company and we are pleased to join you in celebrating the season.

Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation

Steppenwolf shares the Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation’s steadfast conviction that excellence in the arts and culture is essential for a rich civic life. We are honored by the Cheney’s longstanding commitment including support this season that has allowed us to assemble a world-class design and creative team for our production of Three Sisters.

The Julius N. Frankel Foundation

The Julius N. Frankel Foundation provides generously for many of Chicago’s leading cultural institutions, ensuring this city’s remarkable vitality and its world-class status. Steppenwolf is deeply grateful for the Frankel’s longstanding partnership. Its gift of annual operating support sustains our commitment to the Chicago community and our offer of exceptional plays like Three Sisters that exemplify ensemble theater at its best.

The Shubert Foundation

The Shubert Foundation is the nation’s largest private foundation dedicated to unrestricted funding of not-for-profit theater and dance organizations. Dedicated to sustaining and advancing the live performing arts in the United States, the Shubert’s generous support of Steppenwolf for more than 25 years has fueled this theater’s growth while ensuring it the resources to produce such remarkable works as Tracy Letts’s bold new adaptation of Three Sisters.

Individual Contributors Visionary Circle

Individual Contributors Directors Circle

We are honored to recognize the following individuals who have included Steppenwolf in their will or estate plans. The esteemed members of the Visionary Circle help ensure the vitality of Steppenwolf for future generations. Contact Sandy Karuschak at 312-654-5621 or sandyk@steppenwolf.org to learn more about the giving options to consider in your estate planning.

Michael and Merle Cahan Phil and Mary Beth Canfield Keith and Kathleen H. Cardoza Ann and Richard Carr Fred J. Costello Kim Davis and Mr. Brian Eble Diane Dawson Donald Deutsch Amy Eshleman and Lori Lightfoot Scott Etzler Sharon Fairley John and Katherine Fox Jack and Donna Greenberg M. Julie and Michael Gustafson David Hiller Leslie Hindman Mellody Hobson Betsy and Arthur Holden Willard and Lori Hunter, The Hunter Family Foundation George A. Joseph and Carolyn Bateman Dr. Mary Dochios Kamberos Kathryn G. and Michael J. Kennedy Robert M. and Diane VS. Levy Ron Levitt Amos and Anat Madanes Nancy Lauter McDougal and Alfred L. McDougal Lyn McKeany Susan Noel Irma Parker Burton X. and Sheli Rosenberg Neil Ross MD and Lynn Hauser MD Jeanne J. and Joseph F. Scoby Robin and Mark Seigle Smita N. Shah Rose L. Shure Jeffrey Singer Toni Sandor Smith Scott Stacke Jacqueline Tilton Richard and Elaine Tinberg Frances E. Tuite Michael and January Ward Frances Wilkinson Nina B. Winston Willard L. Woods, Jr. Robert and Leslie Zimmerman

Anonymous Valerie and Joseph Abel Robert C. Anderson Dr. Marvin and Joyce Berman Norma Borcherding Douglas R. Brown

Robert H. Glaze Lynn Hauser and Neil Ross Dr. Paul Lisnek and Brian F. Lozell

Sylvia J. Pozarnsky Dr. Edward O. Riley T. Marshall Rousseau Rose L. Shure Judy Sugarman

We remember the following members of the Steppenwolf family who have made a bequest to the theater. Their legacy will help to ensure that Steppenwolf continues to flourish. Hope A. Abelson Alba Biagini Jo Hopkins Deutsch Marjorie Douglas Nancy L. Wald

Individual Contributors Directors Circle The generosity of Steppenwolf’s Directors Circle members annually provides vital support for Steppenwolf’s many streams of artistic and community programming. In recognition of their contributions, members receive complimentary subscriptions with VIP ticketing services and are invited to private events with the artists of Steppenwolf. To join this distinguished group, call Jessica Gretch at 312-654-5672 or email directorscircle@steppenwolf.org. GRAND PATRONS ($25,000+) Anonymous Henry and Leigh Bienen Carole L. Brown Douglas R. Brown Terri L. Cable Joyce Chelberg Elizabeth H. Connelly Nora Daley and Sean Conroy Rich and Margery Feitler Rajiv Fernando Nene Foxhall Scott and Rita George Christine Albright and Lawrence Gill Valerie and Paul Goodrich Bob and Amy Greenebaum Ms. Joan Harris John H. Hart and Carol Prins Mrs. John M. Hartigan David Herro and Jay Franke David and Susan Kalt Liz and Eric Lefkofsky Ronald J. Mallicoat Jr. Geoff Nyheim Kenneth J. Porrello and Sherry L. McFall Mr. and Mrs. Robert Parkinson, Jr. Deborah and Stephen Quazzo Merle Reskin Randy and Susi Rowe Michael R. Salem

Saliba Family Charitable Foundation John R. Samolis Robert and Louise Sanborn Harry and Susan Seigle Stephanie B. Smith and Gerald Smith Edward A. Studzinski John and Carol Walter Helen Zell DISTINGUISHED PATRONS ($10,000 – 24,999) Julie and Roger Baskes Sarah Beardsley and Theodore R. Tetzlaff Philip and Janice Beck Ms. Sheridan Prior and Mr. Michael Bender Betty Bradshaw Frances Comer Shawn M. Donnelley and Christopher M. Kelly Frank G. and Gertrude Dunlap Fund Fred Eychaner Stephen C. George Antonio and Sabrina Gracias Richard and Mary L. Gray Michael G. Hansen and Nancy E. Randa King and Caryn Harris Susan and Richard Kiphart Martha Lavey

Lynn Lockwood Murphy and Barrett B. Murphy Steven D. Loucks Jim and Kay Mabie Cynthia and Douglas McKeen Janet Melk Negaunee Foundation James F. Oates William D. and Pamela Hutul Ross George and Kimberly Ruhana Bruce Sagan and Bette Cerf Hill Manuel Sanchez and Pat Pulido Sanchez The George H. Scanlon Foundation The Gary Sinise Foundation Tom Smithburg and Colette Cachey Smithburg Bonnie and James Spurlock Bill and Orli Staley Terry and Mary Winkler Kerry and Sarah Wood PATRONS ($5,000 – 9,999) William and Sharon Baker Dr. and Mrs. Marvin H. Berman Carol Lavin Bernick Marlene Breslow-Blitstein and Berle Blitstein Larry and Debbie Brady

SUSTAINERS ($2,500 – 4,999) Anonymous (2) Kris Alden and Trisha Rooney Alden Andrew and Susan Arnold Paula Ausick John and Caroline Ballantine Zoe and Ken Barley Bob and Trish Barr Larry and Margaret Benjamin Henry R. Berghoef Susan O. Berghoef George W. Blossom III Doug Bobenhouse Greg Cameron and Greg Thompson Cleve Carney Dennis Cary Philip Chang Nicole and Billy Cheeseman Drs. Rex Chisholm and Kathleen Green Bob Clark

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Cohen Pam and Howard Conant Jerry and Josephine Conlon Mr. Bryce Cooper Kate Cornelius-Schecter Joel Cornfeld Patricia Cox, Katie and Will Hunckler Ana Rita Cristiano Judy and Tapas K. Das Gupta Kent and Liz Dauten Beth Boosalis Davis and Maxwell S. Davis Robert Delaney Mary A. Dempsey Greg Desmond and Michael Segobiano Philip and Marsha Dowd Bernard J. Dowling Drs. Thomas E. Durica and Susan Jacob Dr. Steven B. Edelstein Donald and Anne Edwards Laura and Scott Eisen Richard and Gail Elden Mary M. Emerson George Engeln Mary Jo and Robert Fasan Roxanne Hori and Robert Felsenthal David and Mimi Fiske Gary L. Gephart Ethel and Bill Gofen Bob and Carol Goldberg Richard D. Gottfred Sue and Melvin Gray William and Nanci Greene James and Brenda Grusecki Joan Hall Pam and David Harrington David R. Hawkanson David Kistenbroker and Cynthia Heusing Judy and Jay Heyman Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Hill Adam and Denise Hoeflich Marko Iglendza Dr. and Mrs. David Ingall Tom and Jan Jakobsen Jared Kaplan and Maridee Quanbeck Reis and Sherri Kayser Brad and Kim Keywell Mr. and Mrs. Sanfred Koltun Dr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Korbet Christine and Michael LaTona Steven and Jody LaVoie Don and Margie Leventhal Bernard and Averill Leviton Robert Bud Lifton and Carol Rosofsky Timothy and Christine Loyer Mark and Frances Mann Becky and Bob McLennan Kevin and Beth McMeen Bill and Lorna Fillipini-Mulliken Mike and Adele Murphy Howard and Sandy Nagelberg Jean and Jordan Nerenberg Dale and Loretta Pierson Jennifer and Perry Pinto Christine and Michael Pompizzi Gigi Pritzker Pucker and Michael Pucker Bradley and Patricia Reid Bob and Mary Reusché

Sandra and Earl Rusnak, Jr. Ellen Sandor David and Susan Schmid Matthew and Tina Schubert Gloria and Michael Scoby Ralph Senst and Karen Zelden Matthew Shapiro Gail and Eugene Steingold Matthew Steinmetz Kristin and Stan Stevens Steven L. and Stephanie A. Victor Robert and Susan Warrington Dr. David Wasserman -In Memory of Abby S. Magdovitz-Wasserman Steven Wayland and Jen Wesley Lorrayne and Steve Weiss Jane and Greg Wintroub Carla Young Neal Zucker BENEFACTORS ($1,500 – 2,499) Anonymous (5) Mr. and Mrs. John Aalbregtse Jack J. Adrian Nicholas and Kathleen Amatangelo Kimball Anderson and Karen Gatsis Anderson Kristopher J. Anderson Carolyn H. Andress Stephanie and Dana Arnett Jeffrey S. Arnold and Ellen J. Neely John and Irene Bacevicius Edgar Bachrach Richard and Janice Bail Yuri and Elena Balasanov Martha and Al Belmonte Joel W. Benson Susen H. Berg and James C. Berg Adam and Elizabeth Berger Dennis and Joan Berger Dr. Mary E. Belford MD and Mr. Ric Berta Ron and Colleen Bess Nicholas Biederman Dr. and Mrs. Mark Blitstein Leslie Bond, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Boychuck Janyce D. Brengel Dawn and Harmon Brown Lois Browning Kevin and Linda Buggy Timothy Burroughs and Barbara Smith Stephen Byrne and Kerry Shannon David Callahan and Terri Abruzzo Jay Cavey Mr. and Mrs. H.L. “Chappie” Chapman Dr. Rosalyn Chrenka Liam and Francesca Connell Merle R. Cooper Brian Cornell Dennis R. Cowhey Liese Dallbauman Alecia Dantico Emilie De Angelis and Bert Davenport Mr. and Mrs. Menahem Deitcher Gautam and Ritu Dhingra Anne M. Donahoe Stephen and Dorne Eastwood Mark and Sandy Ehlert Greg Elliott

Individual Contributors Directors Circle Sidney and Sondra Berman Epstein Heather Erickson Tom and Pat Erickson Juliet and Marc Fallah Marc Falleroni David and Mary Farkas Mr. and Mrs. John Favia Randall Fearnow and Beth Compton Harris J. Feldman, M.D. Carol and Steven Felsenthal Dr. W. Clinton and Lois Farrell Fisher Elaine Fishman Stacy and Ian Fleming Steven Florsheim and Jennifer Friedes Lisa and John Folkers Al Franklin Jim and Sandy Freeburg Kate and Michael Fridholm Kate Friedlob Mr. and Mrs. Sherwin Friedman Mr. and Mrs. Erik Fyrwald Leonard Gail and Robin Steans Noreen Ann Gallagher Patti Eylar and Charlie Gardner Terri and Stephen Geifman Dr. Michael Gelbort and Ms. Sherryl Steinberg Gelbort Beverly Wyckoff and Charles Ginsberg Mr. and Mrs. James J. Glasser Sheila and Tom Gorey Schiff Gorman and Krkljes Peter and Joellen Granson The Green Family Mary and Jim Greene Warren Grimsley and Jane Jacobs Charles R. Grode Renata and Michael Grossi Jack and Sandra Guthman Suzanne Gylfe Mrs. Louise Hart Stacie R. Hartman Sandra L. Helton and Norman M. Edelson Marlene and Sonny Hersh Richard and Elaine Heuberger Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hodges Ann S. Hoenig and Jonathan L. Hoenig Kenneth Hoffman Kimberly and Matthew Horowitz Katie and Nehl Horton Dr. Candice J. Hunter Mr. Michael Hyter Nancy and John Ide Terrell J. Isselhard Mary Ittelson Marian, Fruman and Lisa Jacobson Patricia Jeffers Hal and Dona B. Jensen Timothy B. Johnson and Valerie B. Wiley Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Jozwiak Adam and Renee Keats Jen and Brad Keck Melinda Kempton and Jane Fleming Pamela Kendall-Rijos and John Rijos Gerould and Jewell Kern Jonathan Klein and Susan Cohn Stephanie and Peter Klein Rachel Kohler and Mark Hoplamazian David and Kathleen Kovarik

Ann M. Krilcich Suzy Krueckeberg Raminder and Vinay Kumar Mr. Matthew Kutcher and Ms. Rebecca Richards Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lad Carol and Jerome Lamet Gerald R. Lanz and Lisa Kearns Lanz Foundation Victoria S. Lautman Eileen and Paul LeFort Tanya Levshina and Ilya Volvovski Benita T. Levy Lawrence and Susan Lieber Stephanie F. Linn and Seth B. Krantz Dr. Paul M. Lisnek and Brian F. Lozell Beth Loeb Abby and George Lombardi Fran Lambros and John Lowry Sandy and Jerry Manne Barbara and Larry Margolis Debra Mazloff James and Carolyn McClure-Mary McClure Miller Foundation Bob and Barb McCullough Ms. Helen Melchior Ellie and Bob Meyers - Harvey B. Levin Charitable Trust Amy Laiken and Tim Michel Michael and Susan Miller Sherif and Melanie Mityas Dr. and Mrs. George and Maureen Miz William and Kate Morrison Patrick J. Nash, Jr. Cathy and Robert Nathan Judy Neafsey and Terry Conway Susan and George Obermaier Joe O’Leary Bob and Joyce O’Malley Bridget R. O’Neill Susan and Ted Oppenheimer Elizabeth Orelup and Lawrence Sonntag Phyllis Parish Joan and David Parsons Amy and Brent Peebles Simon and Kim Perutz David Peterson and Tony Gueimunde Anne and Donald Phillips Mrs. Sherri Pincus Patricia Pippert and Steven Redfield Carl and Barbara Plochman Andrew and Judy L. Porte Sylvia J. Pozarnsky and Tom Riley Elliott Quigley Linda Reid Lynne Remington and Geoff Goldberg Mr. and Mrs. James M. Reum Sheri and Bob Reum New Horizon Foundation Susan and Edwin Ritts John C. Roberts and Lynn D. Fleisher Barbara and Jim Robins Mr. Richard Rosenthal Holly B. Rothschild Janet and Philip Rotner Paul and Joan Rubschlager Francis C. Sadac Pamela and Fred Sasser Paul Scavone and Donna Pawlus

Susan Schaalman Youdovin and Charlie Shulkin Michelle Maton and Mike Schaeffer Nedinia Searle Richard and Betty Seid Diana and Richard Senior Judy and Jeffrey Silverman Robert and Nancy Singleton James and Mary Jo Slykas Neil Smith Family Ron and Leslie Smith Paul and Elizabeth Sobotka Ellen Stone Belic Gail and John Straus Mary Stowell and Jim Streicker Lauren and Steve Strelsin Judy Sugarman David C. Sulaski Lisa Swanson Corrine P. Taylor James and Sara TenBroek James E. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. John Tipton Laura A. Tomasovic and Jim A. Hargis John and Maribeth Totten Frank Trocchio Reed and Rosemary Tupper Tali and Liat Tzur Shawn VanDerziel and Jay Clarke Susan and Victor Venturi Donna and Dirk Vos The Wakes Albert Wald, In Memory of Nancy Wald Dr. Carey Weiss and Dr. Karen Pierce Jeanne Marienthal Westcott Charles and Leah Wheelan Bobbi Zabel Elizabeth Ziegler

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Ensemble member Bob Breuler and his wife Suzanne with donors at The Red or White Ball, 2010

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Steppenwolf thanks the many supporters who help bridge the gap between annual operating costs and ticket sales. We regret that, due to space limitations, we are unable to recognize gifts less than $150. To all our benefactors, we thank you for making possible another season of engaging, provocative theater. Make your gift today by visiting steppenwolf.org/support or calling Eric Evenskaas at 312-654-5615. Gifts are as of 4/23/2012.

Mrs. Jane Goodrich Kerry and Kim Grady Susan Graff John S. Mrowiec and Karen Granda Liza and Eric Gravengaard Dedrea Gray Howard and Lisa Naparstek Green Michael and Lisa Greenfield Katherine and Adam Greetis Ms. Jasmine E. Guy Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hacker‡ Faith Dansereau and Larry Haefner Janice Halpern Ednalyn and Barbara Hansen Alex Harris and Stephanie Glover Robert and Linda Hauser Christie Hefner and William Marovitz John and Maryan Helmerci Mr. Randall Herbstman Frank and Midge Heurich Alan Heyman Fred Hill Melinda and Craig Hilsenbeck James and Margot Hinchliff Anne Linsdau-Hoeppner and Walter F. Hoeppner III Kilton Hopkins‡ Kathleen and Jack Horn Arnold and Judith Horwich‡ Richard and Janet Horwood Christopher and Susan Hultquist Clare and Mark Hurrelbrink‡ William E. Ibe Tim Jaster Stephen Johnson James A. Jolley, Jr. and R. Kyle Lammlein Drs. Michael and Abby Jones Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Jordan Ernest and Harriett Karmin Dennis and Kathryn Karsh Dr. Claudia Anne Katz‡ Judith and Jerry Kaufman Ricardo Kawamura Sharon Keehn Sheryl and Tom Keith‡ Brian Feiges and Tamar Kelber Michelle Keller Chris Kendrick and Kasturi Haldar‡ Bunny and George Kennedy Jeffrey Kerr Seema Khan‡ Anne and Ken Kinney Maureen and Kim Klatt Jim and Sue Klein Janet Knauff‡ Ms. Sheila Komarek Ms. Melinda Kramer Stephen Kriegel‡ Karen Lalor‡ Susan Lane George M. Langlois, Ph.D. Anne Lanser Roberta L. and Richard G. Larson Bob and Pat Lavey‡ Peter and Judith Lederer

PRODUCERS ($1,000 – 1,499) Anonymous (2) Robert C. Anderson Bill Bartholomay Robert and Sharon Barton Ted and Robbie Beaty‡ Marc D. Blakeman Shaun and Andy Block Mr. and Mrs. Philip Block III Stephen and Lynn Bolanowski‡ Nina Boryszczuk Michael and Cathy Brennan Keil Bryant John Buckley John D. and Leslie Henner Burns Joseph and Cory Cancila‡ Mr. Ted Cappas Mr. and Mrs. Justin Casciola Sheila J. Chapman and David D. Soo Stephanie and Jason Child Steven Collens Kevann M. Cooke Mr. Danny Cox Kent and Liz Dauten Leticia Davis Mr. and Mrs. Michael Doyen Deborah and S. Cody Engle Marilyn and Larry Fields Mr. and Mrs. Peter Foreman Rebecca and Barry Friedland Joanne B. Friedland Tom and Beth Garrow‡ Margo and Pete Georgiadis Gordon and Wendy Gill Richard and Catherine Gottfred Jonathan and Sarah Graham‡ Mary Winton Green Dr. and Mrs. Sheldon Greenberg‡ Victoria and Charles Harris‡ Lois and Marty Hauselman Laura Hazelwood Leslie Herzog‡ Conery and Gail Hoffman Robin and Harry Hunter Jean Perkins and Leland Hutchinson Melinda Jakovich Daniel and Mary Ann Jordan Mr. and Mrs. David Joseph David Kathman‡ Andrew Keyt Klaff Family Foundation Hilary Odom Jean Ann Klingenstein Pat and Mike Koldyke‡ Jonathan and Sally Kovler Mr. and Mrs. Scott Krantz Jay Leland Krottinger Karen Kuenster and Jim Osick Mark and Carol Lorenz Mrs. Barbara Lucas and Ms. Toni Sieve‡ Arlene Manelli‡

Michele C. Mayes Dr. Janis Mendelsohn‡ Barry and Beth Mitchell Jane Mody Mr. and Mrs. Steve Monieson Mr. Peter G. Myers Jo and Wally Nard‡ Howard and Cathy Niden Carlos Noble‡ Barbara and Daniel O’Keefe Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Paszczyk Sharon and Jerry Rhoads‡ Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Schewe Nancy and Mark Schumacher David and Judith Sensibar Ralph Senst and Karen Zelden Mark and Kimberly Shadle Mimi Sherman Joan and Thomas Skiba‡ Heather and Adam Smedstad‡ Betsy and Jeff Steele Nikki and Fredric Stein Mrs. Bobette Takiff Mrs. Vernon B. Thomas Stacey Turner Scott Turow Mr. and Mrs. R. Todd Vieregg Shannon and John Waterfield Chuck Wehland Dr. and Mrs. S. Thomas Westerman‡ Donna Wilkinson‡ Johner Wilson Matthew Wilson and Anne Posner Richard and Mary Woods Andrea Worth‡ Ronald and Geri Yonover Ms. Karen Zelden ENSEMBLE ($500 – 999) Anonymous (15) Priscilla Ryan and Frank Battle‡ Stephanie and Barry Batson‡ Karen and Scott Alexander Joan Allen and Peter Friedman Brian and Jennifer Alves Jean Arrington Ms. Shonta Arrington Jennifer Aubrey Peggy Bagley and Rabbi Douglas Goldhamer Dr. Stephanie and Mr. Andy Baker‡ Gustavo Bamberger Ms. Natalie M. Baumann Brandon Benson‡ Julian and Joan Berman Nikki Bhargava Mary Rose and Laurence Birch Ms. Ali Bleecker and Mr. Daniel Munro David C. Blowers Laura and Kent Born George and Joyce Brown‡ Kathleen Brown

Leslie Buchbinder Janet Burch Anna and Andy Burish John and Libby Cady Karen A. Callaway Ms. Alexandra Carlson Ms. Molly Carroll John P. Casey James and Julie Coffman Michael and Edie Cohen Clayton A. Cohn Mrs. Marge Collens Chanel Coney Constance Coning‡ Everett and Susan Conner‡ Ed and Melissa Cook Mr. Gorman Cook Maureen Crowley‡ Carl and Cynthia Curry Melissa Dalrymple Mr. James Daly Rathin Datta Richard and Lisette Davison Inge de la Camp Tim and Liz Devine Bob and Sharon DeWitt‡ Mr. and Mrs. Habeeb Dihu‡ Roberta S. Dillon‡ Tegan Donnelley Patricia and Richard Doonan Paula Douglass Will Dunne John F. Dziedziak‡ Jennifer M. Ellin Noreen Emerson Susan Emmerson Travis D. Epperson James and Kelly Epstein Maurice and Ruth Ettleson Malcolm D. Ewen Adrienne Eybergen Mr. Andrew Fair Lynette and Kent Fair‡ Stephanie Fields and Geoff Cooke Catherine S. Flanagan Foley Family Foundation Cyndi and Cory Fosco‡ Kimberly Masius June Freidlich David Gamperl Timothy A. Gant and Scott Perry Ralph and Elayne Gebert Jami Gekas Matthew A. Gelbin William J. Gibbons Erin Koeblitz and Noah Ginsburg Stan and Gerry Glass‡ Keith Goggin Eileen M. Golan Alan Gold Florence Bonnick and Jay M. Goldberg

Marc-Paul Lee‡ Sherren Leigh Madeline Lesnik Patricia Levy Richard and Joanne Levy Catherine Leyser‡ Barbara and Edward Linn Jean Linsner Darlene Little Carmen H. Lonstein Mary Christine Lovejoy‡ Michael And Karyn Lutz Meredith Mack Malkin Family Christine and David Markovitz Mrs. Winifred A. Martin Kevin and Linda Matheny Mr. and Mrs. George J. Matkov Robert and Eleanor M. McAllister Michael McCaslin Tarell McCraney Margaret S. McGee Mr. and Mrs. R. Edward McGreevy‡ Janelle Hoekstra and James McMullin‡ Susan Messing Robert and Lois Moeller Jack Montgomery‡ Blake and Debra Moritz‡ Mr. John Mulhall Joseph Mwachullah Walter Nathan Randy Nease Joan Neil Wendy Norris Emily and Hank Neuberger Tamar Newberger and Andrew Shapiro

Clarisse Perrette and Larry Freed Raymond Perry Barb and Ned Piehler William and Suzan Pinsof Dr. Susan Burland and George Plumb Brett Plyer Nathan Popkins Avner and Joan Porat Dr. Jean E. Prebis‡ V. Pristera, Jr.‡ Hedy Pua Jonathon Pyburn‡ Marsha Raanan‡ Richard and Joan Ralph‡ Jeff and Susan Rashid P. Kevin Reidy‡ Fred and Karen Rhynders Mr. and Mrs Edwin Rivera Thomas Kapacinskas and Judith Robert Liz Roberts Stephen and Caryn Robin Steve Rodichok and Renee Gattone‡ Desirée Rogers Lynn A. Hellwig and Dr. Dan Roller Peter Russell Joanne and Paul Ruxin Bettylu and Paul Saltzman Henry J. Sampson‡ Julia Nowicki and Timothy A. Sanborn MD Richard H. Sanders Sheldon and Lynne Sandman Gloria Santona Brett Saternus Bill Savage

“We like feeling that we are a part of the creative family at Steppenwolf and helping them keep up the great tradition of quality shows.” —Brian A. Paetow and Gretchen K. Beetner, Steppenwolf supporters since 1997

Kris Nielsen‡ Mary Nolen Margaret O’Connor and Michael O’Meara Paul and Nancie Oetter Brad Oltmanns Jamie and Rachel Orlikoff Richard Ostrow‡ Mr. Jason Palmquist Grayce Papp Patricia Parchem and Candace Zimmerman‡ John and Roberta Paskvalich Thomas Pawlik and Ava Cohn Susan A. Payne Claudia Perez Sandra and Michael Perlow

Curt Schade Stephanie Scharf and David Taber‡ Mr. and Mrs. Darryl G. Schimeck Carrie Schloss Jonathan Schmugge Alan Schriesheim John Schuchert and Alan Kozlowski Mr. Matt Schumacher Susan and Gary Schuman Susan J. Schwartz Carla Scott‡ Carrie Secrist Jeff and Sonia Semenchuk‡ Mr. Josh Shames Michael Shannon Nancia Shawver and Larry Weiner Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Sheffield

‡Step-by-Step 59 We salute the individual donors who have committed to a recurring monthly or quarterly gift to Steppenwolf. Their ongoing support helps fuel Steppenwolf’s mission of superior acting and risk-taking work.

Individual Contributors Annual Fund Jeff Shellenberger Mr. and Mrs. David R. Shevitz Mr. Daniel Shomon Julia Simpson Kathryn Simpson Ron and Maureen Sippel Christine A. Slivon Lawrence and Shirley Solomon Colin Stalnecker Mr. Michael Stashwick Lauren Steichor Seena and Carey Stein Michael and Salme Harju Steinberg Dorie Sternberg Patty Sternberg Linda and John Stock Kelly Stonebraker and Deborah Stonebraker Terri E Strauss Matthew Summy Lisa A. Taylor Alex Tenorio and Anne Marie Hendrickson Richard and Alice Teutsch Barbara and Randolph Thomas Carrie Thoms Patty Morrison and Gary Tiensenga Fred Tokowitz Trevor Tomkins

Gladys L. Wolff Ms. Sarah Wolff and Mr. Joel Handelman Carol N. Yamamoto Peter A. Zadeik Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Zessar Mark and Margie Zivin DESIGNERS ($250 – 499) Anonomous (27) Thomas W. Abendroth and Terri L. Mascherin Ms. Susan Aberman Alexander Ackerhalt and Daniela Mardarovici Thomas B. Aldrich III Keith E. Alessi Helen and Mark Alison Jim and Sheila Amend‡ Greg and Janine Amoroso Ken and Donna Amos‡ Phil and Denise Amsrud Mary and Paul F. Anderson Michael Andrews and Ryan Ruskin Cedric H. Antosiewicz and Margaret M. Gudenas Jurgis and Dalia Anysas Marie Asbury John Asplin and Christine Orders

“We love attending Steppenwolf shows (and after show discussions) because they are such creative and thought provoking experiences. We are proud to have our support contribute to the rich cultural fabric of the City of Chicago”. —Adam and Elizabeth Berger, Steppenwolf supporters since 2007 Dana Turban Catherine E. Turner‡ Brady I. Twiggs‡ Marilee Unruh‡ Nikki Zollar and William Von Hoene Michael and Gere Warnecke‡ Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Weiss Tom and Blaine Wells John W. Wheeler Steve and Bonnie Wheeler Anne and Jay Whipple Leslie Whittet‡ Michele and Ray Whittington Mr. Michael Wilczynski Jan Williams Amanda Williamson and Matthew Johnson Gary and Modena Wilson‡ Eugene H. Winkler Joycelyn Winnecke Cynthia Wirth‡ Jessica and Jeff Wisniewski‡ Iris S. Witkowsky Ms. MJ Witt Stanley Wojcicki‡ Charlotte Wojnowski‡

Kaye B. Aurigemma‡ Melissa and Richard Bacon‡ Mr. Tim Bailkowski Damaris Bairstow Holly Baker Jennifer Baker‡ Bill and Ann Baker Elizabeth Bakwin John and Sharon Baldwin Michael and Mary Baniak Cindy Barbera-Brelle‡ Leslie and Bill Barker Judith Barnard and Michael Fain Solomon Barnett‡ Mr. Matt Bartel Warren and Beverly Bartel Ms. Courtney Bass Mia A. and Scott Bass Sandra Bass Laura M. Batzer‡ Judy and Chris Beardsley Thomas Bearrows and Holly Hirst Lawrence Bell Julie and Howard Benario Caroline and Tom Benediktson Susan R. Benner David Bentrem and Heather Haukness

Individual Contributors Annual Fund John and Taru Berg John and Elizabeth Berge‡ Laura Berkley Harvey and Helene Berlin Raeann and Sidney Berman Harriet and Howard N. Bernstein Mandy Berry‡ Jane E. Berry Ms. Leslie Bertagnolli Adrian and Arta Beverly Maurice J. and Lois Beznos Lois J. Bider Jerry Biederman Beryl and David Bills‡ Lois and Stanley Birer Nicholas J Blair‡ Mr. Mark Bloom Maggie Bobbitt R. Darrell Bock Fred Boelter Anthony Boggiano Laura Bolch Linda Bolte Catherine Borowski James and Alma Botana Albert Boumenot‡ Donald F. Bouseman Samuel and Phyllis Bowen Philip Boyd‡ Michael and Kate Bradie‡ Myriam Bransfield, In Memory of John J. Bransfield, Jr. Abdon and Eileen Bray Susan M. Brazas Michael Bremer and Lynn Sieben‡ Amberly and Craig Brewer David Briggs‡ Robert and Joell Brightfelt Mr. and Mrs. Norman Brooks Jean Broom Larry and Susan Broutman Karen Bryant Susan Buchanan and Steve Buchanan Ed Bucher‡ Michelle and David Buck Rony and Tom Buckley Rita Buczynska Richard and Barbara Bull Suzette Bulley Javier and Laura Burgos Becky and Chris Burns Tripp Burton Crystal and Thomas F. Bush Jamila Bynum John Byrd Robert and Cheryl Byron David Cabrera Haydee Caldero Janet Caldwell Noah Cooper and Nick Campanario Andrew Campbell and Dana Campbell‡ Tracy Campbell Randy Cano Ray Capitanini Norma Carey‡ Barry Carlson Barbara and Mark Carlson Fairbank and Lynne Carpenter Bill and Patty Castle Steve Chamberlin and Cathy Colton

Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Chandler J. Morgan Chism-Diebold Gerry and Carol Chrisman Sam and Kathleen Ciulla‡ Drs. William and Elizabeth Clark Dr. and Mrs. Robert Clark Carol and Michael Clarke‡ Bente Clausen‡ Betty Cleeland‡ Diane Powell and David Clough‡ Marvin R. Cohen Martina A. Cole Mr. and Mrs. Terrance Coleman Carol Coletta Beth Collier Cheryl and Gary Conley Ms. Suzanne Connor Sigrid Connor Robert Cook Zachary Cooper‡ Shirley Craven, Ph.D. Robert Crawford Phyllis Cretors Max Freedman and Family‡ Colin and Teri Cross Mr. Bruce Crown James Culp‡ Judy and Arthur Curtis‡ David and Jean Curtis Josh Daitch‡ Moira and Robert Daley Paul and Deanna Danao‡ Jason Dantico Stephen F. Danziger Richard and Nancy Davidson Anne Megan Davis‡ Michelle and Ronald De Vlam‡ Jessica and Robert Dean Bernard and Cynthia Deir Brian Dennen Dick Deranian and Terri Mertz Pierre Desy and Michel Desjardins Matthew J. Devereux Dianna L. Di Iorio Harriet and Lou Dicerbo Adam Dick‡ Ms. Amina Dickerson Olga Dimitrijevic Jeff Dineen‡ Dorothy L. Domuray Ms. Angela Donaldson Mr. Jake Downing Michele and George Dragisity Raymond and Marybeth Drake‡ Natalie Dudek‡ Leah Mooshil‡ Mr. and Mrs. Jon R. Dutcher Joan and John Dysart Judy and Howard Edison Wiley and Merry Edmondson Natasha and Zach Egan Estia Eichten and Deborah Eichten Michael and Kristen Goggin‡ Brent Eldridge Dale and Jo Ann Engquist Erika Erich

Ms. Heather Erickson Juanita S. Evans and Family Eric Evenskaas Lori Eyre‡ Brian R. Falb Edith and Gerald Falk Tom and Terry Fallon Maurice Fantus and Judith Aiello Bill Farrand‡ Toni and Joel Fenchel Judd Ferrin Mr. Mark Ferry Elaine Filus Michael Fine and Terri Keeley Sean Finn Terry Doyle Finnerty Dr. and Mrs. James M. Fisch Paul and Christy Fisher‡ Eric and Tina Fishhaut Marilyn E. Fites John and Patti Flanagan Jim and Yvonne Fogerty‡ Paul Fong Ms. Betty Forman Marilyn and Eric Fors‡ Timothy and Janet Fox Reverend Mark A. Fracaro‡ Dr. and Mrs. James Franklin Joy Frey‡ Mark and Susanne Frey Susan and Sy Frolichstein Susan Fuchs, M.D. Bill and Pat Fuller‡ Alexis Funches‡ Phillip D. Funkenbusch‡ Aileen Furlong Edwin Garcia Dr. and Mrs. Mark Gendleman Hank and Sandy Gentry Philis and Alex George‡ Thomas and Patricia Germino‡ Sandra Gidley Betty R. Gilbert Van H. and Sandra Vitt Gilbert Mr. and Ms. Stuart Gilchrist Ms. Tara Gillespie Marina and Sander Gilman‡ Clark and Nancy Gilpin Carlen Gilseth Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Glaser Lydia Glowaty Sarah E. Tarabori Jaye and John Golanty Ms. Deidra Gold Paul Goldstein and Nasrin Mahani Sue-Gray Goller Jessica L. Gonzalez Samuel J. Goodman Robert Gordon Darla Goudeau‡ Chester Gougis and Shelley Ochab Laurence and Carrie Grant Susan Grant Paula Turner Grasso Dr. Kitty Green Natalie Green

Dr. and Mrs. Robert Greendale The Greffin Family James and Lynn Grogan Mrs. Katharine C. Gross Marie Gunn‡ Mr. Rich Gunter Grace and John Gunthorp Dr. and Mrs. John W. Gustaitis Catherine and Warren Guthrie Roberta and Steven Haas William C. Haddad Sarah Hadley Sean-Edward Hall Donald and Susan Hallberg Adam Hallett‡ Bob and Melanie Halvorson‡ Elise Hamilton Bill Hamilton Chester and Phyllis Handelman Dr. Raymond and Arlene Handler Dan Hardt Vincent Harrell Rosalind Henderson Harris Eric Harrison Kirk T. Hartley Liz Hartong Suraya Hasan Ali Hassan and Amber Fritz‡ Lee Haupt, Yvonne Lange and Ted Steck Neil and AnnMarie Hawkins Van and Ruth Hawkins‡ Jean Hawkinson Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hayman James and Anne Heger Susan and Andre Heglin Jean Heller Stephen and Jaqueline Helm‡ Stephen Henderson Bonnie and Frank Henke‡ Pat and Ron Henning Rachel R. Henry‡ Timothy Herboth Joyce K. Herdliska Constance Herrera‡ Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hession‡ Linda and John Hillman T. L Hinton‡ The Hirschfields Gail and Tom Hodges Susan M Hohenhaus Sharon Holland‡ Marci And Ronald Holzer Bonny and Todd Hoover Jack and Bonnie Horbovetz Cara and Michael Hotz Brady Houseknecht Thomas and Karen Howell Brian W. Huebner Michael and Madeline Hughes Holly E. Humphreys Karen Hunken‡ Craig Hurwitz Richard Hutner and Lena Motev Ryan Hutson Jim and Joyce Ibers Sue and Bob Imig

‡Step-by-Step 61 We salute the individual donors who have committed to a recurring monthly or quarterly gift to Steppenwolf. Their ongoing support helps fuel Steppenwolf’s mission of superior acting and risk-taking work.

Individual Contributors Annual Fund Phyllis Irizarry‡ Janet and John W. Irving Jim and Peggy Isherwood Ron and Lizette Jacobson Evan Jacover Ms. Latoya James Ms. Michele James Vince Janowski‡ Christina Jarmolowski John David Jawor‡ Douglas and Margaret Jayes Dilecta Jenkins Sue Jenkins Sheila and Jim Jesionowski Patricia A. Jiganti Bob and MaryBeth Jirgal Shirley and Clarence Johnson Carolyn Johnson Douglas Johnson Laura R. Johnson Sharon Johnston Todd and Jennifer Jones Beth and John Jostrand Bob and Sheila Joynt Melvin and Annie Kahn Janet and Carl Kalbhen Tom and Esta Kallen Joseph J. Kane Olwyn J. Kane Arnold Kanter Norma and Nolan Kaplan Jonathan Karmel‡ Jerry and Nancy Karson Leslie Kates Richard and Kathleen Katz Cantor Aviva Katzman and Dr. Morris Mauer‡ Polly Kawalek Dr. Susan A. Kecskes‡ Bryant Keil Diane Kerr Helen Kessler William Ketchum Rick Kincanon Mike and Leslie King Ms. Vicki King Frank and Katherine Kinney‡ Sylvia and John Kinney Terry Kinney Angela Kirschbaum Dr. M. Barry and Diane Kirschenbaum Ms. Martijn Kist Ms. Laurie Kladis Carol Chor and Stephen Klafter Matt and Karen Klickman Dawn Klingensmith and Jeff Pinkerton‡ Maria and Karl Knecht Douglas and Catherine Knuth Don and Cheryl Kobetsky Philip and Susan Koch‡ James Kochalka Robert and Janet Kohrman Den and Jinny Koide Annette Baldwin and Paul Kolansinski Electra D. Kontalonis Amy R. Korin Rob and Laura Kozloff Rachel Kraft Mrs. Fred A. Krehbiel Jeffrey Kriv

Charlene M Krombeen‡ Mr. Patrick Kuehnle Bob Kunio and Libby Roth‡ Elaine Kurczewski Carly Kuzma Donna La Pietra and William H. Kurtis Ms. Christina Labate Terri Lacy Chuck and Diane Laff Marcia Lafferty‡ Mr. Kurt Lagerloef‡ Katherine Lampert Robert Larrimore‡ Edward and Laverne Larsen Nancy and Alan Lasser Patricia Lauber Richard Lauwers and Maura Corcoran Bart Lazar Jonathan Lebedoff and Karla Yeh Jill S. Lederman‡ Hannah Lee Bill Lee and Malinda Hamann‡ Sheila Fields Leiter William LeMasters‡ Jeffrey and Elise Lennard Mr. Darrell Leonard and Mr. Ed Nowak Dr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Levin Mr. and Ms. Grant Ley Fran and Chuck Licht Arlene Lieb Fred Lieber Alan Lipsitz Lynn Liston‡ Lee Litas Burton and Nancy Litwin Margit “Maggie” Livingston‡ Renee Logan Ingrid LoGiudice Christopher and Marcia Long‡ Dr. and Mrs. Dale Loomis Katherine M. Lorenz Jeff and Nancy Lowenthal‡ Jim Lupo and Joy Wykowski James and Janet Lusk Denise and Eric Macey Jen Maceyko and Richard Stazinski‡ Mary MacLaren Mr. Joe Madden Tracy Madison‡ Frank and Chris Maggio Robin Mahler Mr. and Ms. Michael P. Malone Brooke and Mike Mandrea Sandra Mangurian Maria Manhart Samantha & David Mann Ruthann Marcelle‡ Gloria and Joseph R. Marcus Joan Marks Jennifer Marling Steve and Melissa Marovich Kevin Mars Mr. and Ms. Peter Mars Patty Martin Kenneth Maruyama‡ Susan and Bob Mase Dr. Norman E. Masters, jr. Erica and Frank Matagrano Ms. Kahindo Mateene and Mr. Kisa Mate David and Karen Mattenson

Individual Contributors Annual Fund Jerry and Joan Mattson Mike and Cindy McCabe Mr. Brian McCarthy Drs. Linda Skitka and William McCready Nicolette McDavid‡ Suzanne McDermott Nancy and JD McDonnell‡ Terrance and Jane McElroy Pat McGarvey Paul and Lana McHenry Elisabeth and Michael McHugh Erin E. McInerney Carol McKeone‡ Kathy and Alan McLaughlin‡ Hugh and Marybeth McLean Harvey and Sheila Medvin Anne and Richard Raup Claretta Meier Rita and Mike Melius Kathryn Bender and Russell Menkes John and Lisa Merlock Ms. Rachel Davis Mersey Eric and Jess Mersmann Allyson Metcalf and Brian Tennison‡ Mia and Jonathan Miller‡ Karen Miller and Sheba Miller-Morris Nina Kavin and Kerry A. Miller Keith R. Miller Alison Millerick Leslie Milton Ralph Miner Marcus Mintz Mr. Mark Mitten Dino and Heathre Moler Mort and Joan Mollner Reginaldo and Jennifer Montague‡ Laura and Brian Montgomery Janet and Robert Montgomery‡ William Mooney Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Moran Mrs. Lee Morava-Hahn Joyce Morimoto‡ Sheba Miller-Morris Corinne S. Morrissey Gerald and Maia Mullin Holly and Edward Murawski Tom Myers‡ Mike and Nance Nalepa‡ Ramon Navarro‡ Roberta and Herb Nechin Denise E. Nedza‡ Jeremy F. Nepomuceno Frank Neumann Liz Newell and Jack Kragie‡ Dana and Brian Newman Elizabeth and John Newman‡ Lynne Nieman Mr. and Mrs. Jamin Nixon Barbara Rawley and Daniel Nordby Jeff and Pam Kinney Ms. Susan Noyes Mariano Nunez Ortiz‡ The Nuzzos Ann and Dan O’Brien Mary Pat O’Brien John and Megan O’Connor‡ Peg O’Connor‡ Mr. and Mrs. Chris O’Flinn Dennis J. O’Keefe and Mary Jo Barrett Larry and Barbara Olin

Ensemble member Tracy Letts with Directors Circle members Fran Tuite, Simon Meredith, Greg Desmond, and Eugene Steingold at the Directors Circle dinner with the Three Sisters cast.

Rodrigo and Kelly Olivares and Family Bruce Oltman Timothy O’Neill and Jane Rutherford Nancy and Myles O’Reilly‡ Stephen Osada Jerome and Kathryn Osen‡ Pilar Ossorio Mayor John and Jacqueline Ostenburg Sandra and Mark Ostler Janet Ozarchuk Frances and William Paden Brian A. Paetow and Gretchen K. Beetner‡ Deborah Page Ms. Katina Panagopoulos Peggy Panosh Lynne Pantalena Ms. Sally Papedis Bob and Nora Pardo Catherine and Robert Parks Jana O’Brien and Wayne Parman Kristen Parsons Wendy Pashman Sheldon Patinkin Elizabeth Pattara Peggy Paulsen Joseph Pawlikowski‡ Charles and Melanie Payne Lynn and Mel Pearl Elyse Pearlman and Brad Teckenbrock Margaret Pendry Judith and William Pesetski Anne Peterson Andy Phelps Mary Hakken-Phillips and Joseph Phillips Paulette G. Pierre Charles and Bettina Pietri Chuck and Judy Piper Florence Pittman Harvey Plotnick Dan Polsby‡ Ellen Pomes‡ Frank C. Pond‡

Pam and Dean Pontikes Andy and Brynne Poole Tracey L. Power John R Poynter Seamus Prendergast Jean and Preston Price‡ David and Valeria Pruett Mr. and Mrs. William B. Prugh David Pruitt and Marjorie Baltazar John Puma‡ Jane Purdy‡ Dave and Darby Putman Richard W. Quinn and Karen Kruza Lori Ramsey‡ Barbara Rapp Mr. and Mrs. Josh Rauh Gabriel and Dorit Raviv Mr. and Mrs. John Reed‡ Lisa Remby Clisson and Patricia Rexford William N. Reynolds Nancy Ribordy Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Richter, Jr.‡ Alex Righi Bill and Deborah Roberts Carol and Riney Robertson Nicole Robinson Catherine and Bart Rocca Cil and Deever Rockwell Mary Lu and Kenneth Roffe Beverly J. Rogers‡ Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rogoz Honey and Howard Rosenfeld Bernhard and Judith Rosenstein Hilary Rosenthal Ms. H. Cary Ross Joseph Ross and Jean Shutler Lisa and Doug Rosskamm Mrs. Donald S. Roth Dr. Abbie and Sandra Roth Ann M. Rothschild T. Marshall Rousseau Kimberly and Ari Rubenfeld Ms. and Mr. Julie Rubin

Susan B. and Dr. Myron E. Rubnitz Manfred Ruddat Monique Y. Ruiz Aaron M. Rumack Ray Rusnak Gregory and Sheila Russell Diana and Ed Ruthman Brad S. Rutledge Mr. and Mrs. John Saksa John Saliba Brad and Emily Salmon‡ Stephen and Leatrice Sandler Mr. and Mrs. Martin Sandoval Chris and Barb Sanford‡ Ursula Sanne Ms. Lisa Sartin Christopher and Ann MarieSaternus John and Mary Satter Rich Scarle Edna Schade Ms. Susan Schaefer Laura Schalekamp Susan Tobias and Alan Shapiro Allison and Charles Scherer William B. and Carolyn A. Schildgen Rosa Schloss Elizabeth and William Schmidt Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Schmitt Jr. Frank and Karen Schneider Charles Schramer Roy Schreiber and Linda Chen‡ Tony and Celeste Scolaro‡ David and Susie Selbst Carrie and Victoria Seliger Michelle Semisch Lara Shackelford Leslie Shad David Shanahan Michael Shapiro and Deb Gohr Shapiro Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Shapiro Linda and Steve Sharp Luna Okada and Wynn Sheade Dr. Mitchell and Sharon Sheinkop Michael Shelton

‡Step-by-Step 63 We salute the individual donors who have committed to a recurring monthly or quarterly gift to Steppenwolf. Their ongoing support helps fuel Steppenwolf’s mission of superior acting and risk-taking work.

Individual Contributors Annual Fund Kathryn Shenk Timothy Sherck‡ Karen Shields‡ Brent Siegel‡ Duane Sigelko and Mary K. McDermott‡ Eric and Sabrina Sigg Margaret and Alan Silberman Heather and Steve Silver Jonathan and Elizabeth Sion Ellen Mrazek and Daniel Slattery Jeffrey and Patrica C. Slovak Karen Smilie‡ Charles Smith Jay Smith Ms. Janet Carl Smith Emily Artinian and James Smith‡ Jackie Snuttjer‡ Henry So and Joe Senese Raymond Socki Steven and Judith Soria‡ Erin and Michael Soroosh Leslie and Matty Spagat Sharon Specht Camillo Speromi Dr. and Mrs. Scott Springer Shantha Sreekanth Diana and Thomas Stamborski Mary Clare and Joseph B. Starshak Thomas Starshak Peggy Steffy‡ Susan Stein The Steinbachs‡ Susan and Steven Steinmeyer Wallace Stenhouse Kay Stephens Jason Stipp and Tate Geborkoff Mr. Nick Stocking Kurt Strand Mr. Gary Strandlund Mercedes and Martin Straus‡ Eric Strickland Mr. Jeffrey Stroebel Yvonne Sutor‡ Michael A. Swafford Linda K. Swift‡ Ms. Patti Szabo Peter and Obie Szidon Richard and Anne Taft Bonnie K. Tarry Ms. Elaine R. Taylor John R. and Catherine Taylor Juanita S. Temple Ilene Patty and Tom Terpstra Cheryl Thaxton Christopher Thiersch Richard and Anita Thies Ms. Sue Thompson Tommy Thornton Mr. and Mrs. Michael Timmers Richard Tobiason Jeanne Towns John and Madalyn Traff Barbara Trentham Carlos Trevino Karen Trzcinski Jeff Tsai Katya Tsyrin‡ Edward and Edith Turkington Annette Turow Susan D. Tuteur

David and Mickey Unger Richard Van Hattem‡ Anne Van Wart and Michael Keable Peter and Lilian Vardy Mr. Stephen Vaughn Kathryn Vehe‡ Dr. Michael Viglione Dr. Susan Vineyard‡ Paul D. Waas Jonathan Wagner‡ Robert and Rose Wagner William and Sharon Wallin Matthew Walsh and Alexandra Mason William and Patricia Walsh Karen and Herb Wander Laura and Bob Watson‡ Melissa and Reeve Waud Elissa B. Weaver Melissa Weber Melanie and Judson Weeks Michael Weiland and Shelley MacGregor Elizabeth Weir Sherrie and Albert Weiss Adam and Jamie Weyeneth Susan Whitcher Matthew White Rebecca White Brian and Nancy Whitlock Dot and Dan Whittenberger Larry and Susan Wikman Barbara Wilder‡ Jon Will and Ada Mary Gugenheim‡ Crystal Williams‡ Deborah B. Williams, Ph.D.‡ Margaret and Bob Williams Nick and Nancy Wilson Susan and Bob Wislow Ms. Ann Witting Joe Wolnski and Jane Christino Tracy Wray‡ Edward and Catherine Wright‡ Stephanie Yancey Dr. Rodney and Susan Yergler‡ Nancy Loewenberg Young Julia and Tom Young‡ Clifford Yuknis Eileen and David Zampa Ed and Lisa Zeitler Carolyn Ziebarth Barbe and Bill Zillman Kathy Willhoite and Rodd Zolkos David Zoltan PLAYERS ($150 – 249) Anonymous (47) Linda Loving and Richard Aaronson Steven and Nancy Abraham Richard and Louise Abrahams Dana Adams Heidi Adams‡ Mr. and Mrs. Arthur B. Adler Mr. Ezequiel Agosto Philip and June Aimen Mr. Robert Airhart II Sergio and Carolina Alcocer Stephanie Aldort‡ Barbara and Oscar Alonso‡ Alyssa Altman

Individual Contributors Annual Fund Beth Alwin Ron Amdur Douglas Anderson Linda Anderson Melissa Andrews Mr. Jim Appel Richard and Beverly Armstrong Rosemary Crowley Ms. Audrey Avila Linda A. Bacci Borislava Baeva‡ Ann Baker Barbara Baldwin John and Carol Balkcom Daniel Alan Balsam Sanford and Renee Bank Margaret and Kenneth Barnes Mr. Lawrence Bass and Ms. Paula Sneed Dr. Bruce and Sally Bauer‡ Bill Beach George and Karen Beck Mitch Becker and Anne Mulichak Nicole Bell Nanette Benbow Charleen A. Benge Jacqueline Bergen Judith Bergen Robin Loewenberg Berger Anne C. Berkeley Ruth Berns Glenn Bernsohn and Shelley Davis‡ Alan and Nancy Berry Barbara E. Bevan‡ Noel and Shirley Biery Lori Birkey James and Dorothy Bishop LaDonna and Ed Black John Blackburn and Bill Gilmer James Blackman‡ Teresa N. Blaurock‡ Bernard and Nancy Blayer Anne Blazejak Dan Bleil Frances and Robert Boardman Claudia and John Boatright Nancy Borders Steven Borkan and Lauren Brown Larry and Margo Bostrom Mr. Kurt Bowden Bob and Sue Bowker Leisa and Steve Braband Andrea Brands Lisa and Steven Bosco Judith and Harold Bregman Carson Brennan Sarah Brittin‡ Keith and Arlene Bronstein Beth Sprecher Brooks Frank Brooks and Andrea Twiss-Brooks‡ Beth Brown John Brown Nicole Brown Robert and Ilene Brown Mrs. Shirley Brown-Berchou Edith Brownman Marisa Bryce Wade and Kate Buckles David A. Buls John Burcher

Bruce and Kate Burgun C. Burke The Burman Family Ben Burnett Cindy Burns Richard Butler Toni and Mike Cainkar David and Janna Caldarelli Ms. Amy Callahan Francine Cannarozzi‡ Marilyn Cantisano and Donald Southworth Robert Carr Nicholas Carriere Justin and Jacquelyn Casazza Karen Case Mr. and Mrs. Michael Case‡ Gabrielle Cauchon Nicholas Chabraja Susan and Jon Chapman‡ Stephen and Jane Chernof Margaret and John Clarkin Kimberly Clawson‡ Dr. Neil Clipstone Gina Coffee‡ Thomas and Bette Cogan Clarice Cogen Holly and Bert Cohn Amy and Neil Coleman Thomas and Kathleen Coleman Robert and Tammy Colladay Michael Colucci Ms. Maia E. Conner Peter and Judith Connolly‡ Kevin Connon Marcia Mary Cook‡ Diane R. Cooper Suzanne M. Coutheoux Harvey and Arlene Coustan Bob Creevy and Sarah Hughes Sarah Cuthill Laura and Frank Czechanski Beverly and Anthony D’Agostino Kathleen Daniels Heidi Dare Mr. and Mrs. Jack Darnall Ms. Mary Davidson and Mr. David Orkowski Mrs. Edith F. De Mar Ms. Geralyn L. Delaney Ms. Rebecca Delcomyn‡ Michelle and Christopher DeMent Karen Deschere Katie Devine Mrs. Jane E. Dewey Mr. and Mrs. Adam DeWitt Elena Dewolfe Michael and Melinda Dickler Lisa Dickson John and Martha Diener Peter and Elizabeth Dietz Mary Dillon Robert and Karen Dirmish Lisa Disch William and Phyllis Dobrin William Dolan Pawel Doloto Susan V. Downing

Tom Drebenstedt Judy and Jerry Drommerhausen Renee Friedman and Robert Druzinsky Raymond H. Drymalski John and Pat Dyble Victor C. Dye and Joyce Richards Dye Wendy Eager Jeanene Ebert Donna-lee Elke‡ Nancy Felton-Elkins and Larry Elkins Ms. Julie Ellafrits David Ellis and Robert Coad John and Mary Empfield Mark and Virginia Erlanson Ed Everett Paul Fahy Demitri and Pamela Fardelos Sue Fearing Edward Feldman Drs. Richard and Roberta Feldman Jim & Michael Ferstle & Anne Kelly Brian and Judy Fields‡ Zach Finley Nancy and Rick Firfer Peter Fischer Sara Stern and Ted Fishman Peter and Catherine McCafferty‡ Myla Flores‡ Roberto Flores‡ Debra and Adrienne Flowers Bernadette Foley and Richard Landgraft‡ Mike Folk Barbara and Todd Ford David Forrester Amanda Fox Pam and Tom Frech Donna Fredricksen Jill Freedman and Gene Combs‡ Lauren Freedman and Najib Habiby Mr. and Mrs. Gary Fridley Maya Friedler Bruce and Barbara Friedman Roxanne Friedman Lance Friedman and Sari Gluckin Herbert C. Friedmann Richard and Lois Fuhrer Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Galinsky Lise Lotte Gammeltoft Ellen Garippo Raymond and Patricia Gass Liora and Alison Gates‡ Mark and Bonnie Gehrman Therese Geissler Julia and Mark Gerstein Julianne Getty Norman and Katherine Gharrity Hugh and Doris Gilbert The Giles Family Ari and Melissa Glass Mr. Albert Glass Francis Gleason Anneliese Glick Sue Golan Sue Goldenberg Karen Goldstein‡

Dr. Deirdre Dupre and Dr. Robert Golub Pratima Gondipalli Bruce Gorchow and Marie Fioramonti Jason T. Gorczyca Sophie and Bob Gordon Bobby Grant‡ William and Diane Grant Judy Grasmick Robert M. Green Tara Nussbaum and Alan Greene Hannah Greene‡ Tyler James Greene‡ Ms. Nicole Griffith Barbara Johanson Grigola Rochelle Grill Merle and Barry Gross Jeffrey Gross John Gruber Ms. Jasmine Guy Mrs. Mary Kay Haben Beth and Matthew Hafter Kevin Haight JIm and Dee Haklin Mary Haley Joan Hall‡ Ms. Katy E. Hall Terry and Holly Halliday Richard Halvorsen‡ Donald and Sharon Harris Tom and Virginia Hartley‡ Richard and Dorothy Harza Amy Hauke Cara and Derrick Hawthorne Steve Hayes and Patricia Olcenica Dave Hayes and Mary Stelmach-Hayes Charsetta Henderson Ms. Katie Henderson Carrie and Marc Henny Bluma and Donald Herman Olimpia Hernandez Russell Herron and Lauren Raphael Lina and Dave Hilko‡ Allen Hill Mr. and Mrs. John Hill Mr. Stanley Hill Ms. Tyhani Hill and Ms. Tyharrie Hill Marc Hilton and Judith Aronson Nancy and Allen Hirschfield Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Hirst Bill and Pat Hitt Thomas Hogan Nancy C. Holland‡ Donald and Karen Holmberg David and Suzanne Holmes‡ Mary and Dermot Horgan Susan K. Horn Ina and John Houck Arthur Howe Mr. Dave Dimmlich and Ms. Beth Hummelberg Barbara Hunter and Cottrell Meadors Patricia Hurley Ms. Jill Hutchison Connie and Richard Hyman Marlene Iglitzen Gordon K. Ingwersen Beartriz Iorgulescu

‡Step-by-Step 65 We salute the individual donors who have committed to a recurring monthly or quarterly gift to Steppenwolf. Their ongoing support helps fuel Steppenwolf’s mission of superior acting and risk-taking work.

Individual Contributors Annual Fund Ms. Courtney Irvin Joan Istrate Bernadette Ivers David Iverson Jerry Jackson Ken Jacobsen Linda James William James John Janda Kira Jannusch‡ Craig and Heidi Johnson Dixie Johnson Sarah A. Jolie‡ Mr. and Mrs. Herb Jordan Sandra Jordan‡ Mike and Kathleen Kalasunas Mary Jo Kanady Karen Kane Mrs. Vivian Kaplan Mr. and Mrs. James Kargman Jerry Karlin Lee and Shel Karon Geraldine and Leonidas Karras Amy Kasper Rich and Heidi Katz Martin and Barbara Keeley Francis Kelch Matthew Keller, Jr. SBK and Associates Robin Kelly Harry Kenny Rita Kerns Janis and Peter Kesser Maureen Kirby Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kirch Brad Laken Livia and Michael Kiser Nancy Kisler Michael Klearman and Saralyn Sacks Carol and James Klenk David Klumpp and Gretchen Norman John Kobza Stanley and Billie Kocal Chuck and Wanda Korcz Jay and Patti Kouba The Kramer Family Mr. Quincey Krull Randolph Lam and Britni Tozzi Phil and Helen Lambruschi Ed and Bettine Landon Terrence Landry Joseph Lane Jennifer M. Lansing Thomas Lariviere‡ Burt Lasko Dr. and Mrs. Jules H. Last Fred Latsko Peter and Shirley Dugdale Laundy Mr. Mark Lavin and Mr. Eddie Herbeck Peter Lawler William Laytin Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lebolt Dayna Lee‡ Harold Leedy Peggy and Greg Legan‡ Linda Legner Ms. Laurie Leli Deidre LeMire Neil Lenhoff

Marc and Cynthia Levin Susan Levitt Michael N. Levy Christopher and Kelly Lewis Gregory Lewis and Mary Strek‡ Robert and Martha Lichter Mr. and Mrs. Paul Liebenson Robert and Judith Lievense Dr. Jeffrey M. Lisowski Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lofgren Brian and Ilse Loftus Ms. Christine M. Long Deborah Lovely Donna Brooks Lucas Kelly Luchtman David Lundeen Ms. Tamika Lynch Thomas and Elizabeth Lyons James Maclennan Sandy and Judy Macnab Alice R. Macy Claude Maechling and Carrie McNally‡ Karen and Daniel Maki Martin and Allison Malecki Mr. John V Malkovich George and Stephanie Mantis Marge Marcus Randi Ragins and Bob Markowski Nancy and Kenneth Marks Mr. Glenn Martin Anthony and Laura Massaro Douglas Masters and Jane Pence Mark Materna Amy Matheny Henry and Peggy Matson Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Matthews Dr. and Mrs. Conrad May Margaret F. May Sarah E Mcachran Ms. Sally McArdle John M. McCabe Richard McCaoe Colin McCarthy Stacey and Patrick McCusker Nancy McDaniel Tim and Karen McDonald Sharon McGee Susan and Dennis McGoldrick Anastasia McGuire Mary and Dan Mcguire The McGuire Sisters Joseph and Agnes McHugh Susan McKeever Beth McLaren Sandy Pagan and Michael McLean‡ Tom and Adrienne McMullen Maureen Meier Charles Michael Melazzo Robert Merrilees David and Linda Metschke‡ Ms. Linda S. Metz Chuck and Sylvia Meyers‡ Mr. Chris Micklos Dean A. Miller and Martha H. Swift Ron and Pat Miller Stephen and Kimberley Miller Sandy and Scott Miller‡ Mr. and Mrs. Richard Minehart Charlotte Miner Heath Missner Nathan Fleming and Abby Mohaupt‡

Individual Contributors Annual Fund Roger and Pauline Mohr Drs. Terri Monk and B. Craig Weldon‡ Brian Weatherford and Steven Montgomery Mr. Louis C. Moore Jr. Laura Moran Robert J. Moretti Bob and Ileen Morris Ms. Mary Louise H. Morrison Beverly and Dale Mortensen Karen Mouscher Dr. Martin Mozes and Mrs. Chava Mozes John and Jo Muchmore James and Jean Murphy Mary Ellen Murphy William Myers Mary and David Myles Elke Aippersbach and Piers Nash Carrie Nelson Charlotte Newfeld Dani Nichols Mark and Maggie Nichter‡ Scott Nickell and Brenda Crank Bonnie Niemann David Ellis and Hope Nightingale Mark Noethen‡ Pamela Nosse and Bill Blair Judy Nygard Martin O’Brien Shelia and Julian Oettinger Junior Walker O’Hearn Christine Olson and James Eccleston Erik Olson and Tamara Wolski Kirsten Olson Daniel and Laura O’Neill Paul Oostenbrug and Dr. Jeremiah Kelly Peter and Alanne Ori County Clerk David Orr Margie and Derk Osenberg Alberta O’Shaughnessy Noelle Osterbur Patrick and Eileen O’Sullivan Christine Ott-Shaw Janet Owen Dr. and Mrs. Martin Paisner Mr. and Mrs. Pajakowski Jane Panther Debra Parker Megan Parker Mark and Mary Partridge Sabrina Patch-Teague Audrey and John Paton Mr. Mike Pauletti Dr. Steven and Mimi Binette James and Caroline Pawlak Denny and Kay Pearson Caroline Pearson David and Lindsey Peters Tim Peterson Mark Pfeifer Charles and Mary Phillips Linda S. Piccolo David M. Pierce Christine Pilat Barry Pitler Chrystin and Lonnie Pleasants Ms. Vera Pless Hannah and Grace Sussman Podolsky Family Foundation Stephen Porvin‡ Mrs. Chad Potter

Mike Powell and Deb Boyda‡ Jody Powell Carrie and Michael Powers Mr. and Mrs. Paul Predick Karen Price‡ Ronald Primeau Judy Prince Lynn and Clayton Pruitt Gail Purkey and Dave Konkol Kevin and Dagmara Quast Laura Quayle Bill and Rita Quinn Dr. John Quinn DDS and Judy Quinn Paul Quintas and Bethia Straus Bernard and Joan Rabinowitz Anastasia, Sebastian and Ellie Radloff Linda and Norman Rahal Heidi Ralli Adele Rapport Nancy and William Raymond Irene and Alan Redman Jane Rees‡ Vonita Reescer Diane Reilly Mr. Warren Reiss Deborah Rethemeyer and Patricia Locke Janet L. Reuter Nick and Mary Beth Reynolds John Rice James R. Richardson Ed and Suzette Rickert Sandi Riggs Dr. Edward O. Riley Joanna Riopelle The Ripley Family Mr. Michael Risinger Stacey Robbins Sarah Roberts Jeff Robertson‡ Marjorie Robinson Sandra and Jeffrey Rochman Mr. Bruce Rodman Susan W. Rogaliner Deborah Rogers Peter Rogers Cleo Orthel Robin Romm Ms. Maryl Rosen Sherman and Sarene Rosen Michael Rosenberg Mrs. Linda Rosenblumand Mr. Steven Swiryn Michael and Erin Lavelle Robert and Sue Ross‡ Mr. and Mrs. Louis Rubin Sarah Rubin and Barbara Schmidt‡ Peter and Edye Rubnitz Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ruff Brian Ruggiero Dennis Rutkowski Van and Sue Salmans Dr. and Mrs. Edwin C. Salter Donna Salvatore Lonna Saunders Robert and Mary Ann Savard‡ Jane Schaafsma Ms. Gail Schaffner Susan Schaffrath and Jim Lindholm Marie-Claude Schauer Bernice Elbin and Seymour Schiff Alice and Don Schindel

The Schirato Family Michelle Schlack Edward, Emily and David Schlag Rose Schmidt‡ Chris Schroeder Robert I. Schwartz Thomas and Mary Ellen Scott‡ Elizabeth G. Selmier Mary Lou Shadle‡ Justin A. Shaltz Michael and Marci Shames-Yeakel Kay Shannon Ms. Shelly N. Shannon Jeffrey S. Sharp and Elizabeth D. Sharp Elizabeth and William Sharpe‡ Michael and Carrie Shea Cheryl and Philip Sheridan‡ Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sheridan Ms. Kristyn Parzynski Dr. Ted Shlechter Stephen Shoemaker David S. Shook Mr. and Mrs. William Shorey‡ Bradley and Ellen Shorser Carol and Norman Shubert Ms. Joan Siavelis Judy Silverman‡ Susan and Paul Silverman‡ Ilene Simmons Elbert Singleton Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sinise Alex Skalecki Suzanna and Kraig Smiegowski Betty Scott Smith Drs. Robert L. and Carol Payne Smith Deborah Smyth Lydia Snowden Sonja L Solberg‡ Ben Sosewitz John Sowinski Gary Spangler and Julie B. Aimen-Spangler Mr. James C. Sparks Curtis Spears Malcolm Spector and Nancy Ludmerer Joseph Spellman Nicholas and Elizabeth Speziale Stephen Spigel and Diana Williams Brandon and Holly Spurlock Julie Kellner Bryon C. Stanislaw Stephen Stanwood Margaret Stapleton Ms. Sarah Stec Mr. Doug Bobenhouse Jeremy Steglitz‡ Maggie and Kurt Steib Donald F. Steiner Gardner Stern and Maxine Weintraub‡ Mr. Troy Stewart Katherine Gould Straight Tom Strehle Robert and Mary Rose Strezewski‡ Ms. Jennifer Stuart Mr. Larry Stuckey Kate Sullivan Mr. Tom Sullivan Ms. Jennifer Sultz Robin Kline and William Summers Delyonia Sutton Mr. Mike Swafford

Michelle Sweet Sara Swift Katherine Abbott & Jerry Szatan Gail and Patrick Tagney Ms. June Tateand Mr. Samuel Coffee, Jr. Christine Taylor Mark Taylor Lois Teesdale Arthur and Judith Tepfer Alex Theo Jacare Thomas Jim and Barbara Mr. Karleton Thomas Floyd Thompson Kenneth Thompson Michelle and Peter Thompson John Tilford Mr. Matthew Tirrell Carol D. Trapp John Trinta and Diane Swonk Laura Truax Ms. Karin Turngren Virginia Vale Suzanne Venecek‡ Dominick Vetrano John Viars‡ Mr. Jon Volkert Susan Vonderheid Eugene and Sandra Wagner Michael L Wagner‡ Adin Walker Jeffrey Ware Deborah and Neil Warner‡ Gwenyth B. Warton Amy Waters‡ James and Kim Watson James and Christine Webb Tina Weidenhammer‡ James Weidner Betsy Shaw Weiner Charles and Lynn Werner Donna Werner‡ Kathleen and John Westberg Patricia J. White Meghan Whitworth Greta Wiley Flory Andrew Williams Ward Wilson Fredlyn Wilson Coleman Wolf and Ellen Chapelle‡ Andrew and Meghan Woltman Richard Woodbury Joyce Woods Patrick Woods and Kathleen Clark Nicala Carter-Woolfolk Sandra & Mark Wyss Anita and Steve Yablong Dick Yankow Ray and Bobbie Yozwiak Beverly and Arnold Yusim David A. Zarembka and Bradley D. Burke Marc and Colette Zeman David and Teresa Zembower Dan Zenisek Daniel Ziembo and Nancy Cook Tighe Zimmers Bob and Janice Tonoko Zurawski

Individual Contributors Auxiliary Council

Individual Contributors Honor and Memorial Gifts

Comprised of more than 100 young professionals, Steppenwolf’s Auxiliary Council works each season to raise funds for the Steppenwolf for Young Adults Programs. We salute the governing members for giving generously of their time and resources. Contact Kaleigh Lockhart at 312-654-5681 or klockhart@steppenwolf.org to become an Auxiliary Council member today.

By making an honorary or memorial gift to Steppenwolf Theatre Company over the past year, the following individuals celebrated a special occasion or paid tribute to a loved one. Make an honorary gift by contacting Eric Evenskaas at 312-654-5615 or eevenskaas@steppenwolf.org.

Executive Officers Francis C. Sadac President

In Honor of Michael Cahan Walter Nathan

Seth B. Krantz‡ Vice President Heather D. Erickson Secretary Philip S. Chang* Treasurer Nancy Schumacher* Immediate Past President Stephanie F. Linn*‡ Directors Circle Liaison Marisa Bryce* Nora Daley*‡ Founding Officers Kristopher J. Anderson Bryce Cooper Joel Cornfeld Danny Cox Kim Davis‡ Stephen George Conery Hoffman Dina Searle Colin Stalnecker Alex Tenorio Frank Trocchio Steven N. Wayland‡ David Zoltan

Governors Kristopher Anderson Courtney Bass Natalie M. Baumann Haydee Caldero Alexandra Carlson Justin Casciola Philip Chang Steve Collens Chanel Coney Bryce Cooper Joel Cornfeld Danny Cox Melissa Dalrymple Kim Davis Lindsey Ellis Heather Erickson Kimberly Frezados Rachael Garcia Jamie Gekas Stephen Geroge Lydia Glowaty Stacie Hartman Conery Hoffman Adam Keats Renee Keats Andrew Keyt Amy Korin Seth Krantz Stephanie Linn Lee Litas Rachel Loftspring Marcus Mintz Carrie Neill Happy Nepomuceno Brett Plyler Kathryn Rothstein Francis Sadac Nancy Schumacher Dina Searle Lara Shackelford Colin Stalnecker Katie Summy Frank Trocchio Jeff Tsai Steven Wayland David Zoltan

Associates Stephanie Ailor Andrew Banas Jonathan Blanc Nina Boryszczuk Nicole Brown Sharyn Castle Scott Clodfelter Angela Donaldson Nina Esshaki Sean Finn Benjamin Forgan Amy George Tara Gillespie Liza Gravengaard Jasmine Guy Reginald Guy Olayinka Hassan Rachel Henry Stanley Hill Gail Hoffman Kathleen Hogan Latoya James Diane Kerr Ashley Kircher Travis Leiser Alex Levine Marc Levy James Miles-Polka Brittany Mosley Noelle Osterbur Ashley Pletz Veronica Rechul Rissa Reddan Sarah Ruby Joe Senese Lydia Snowden Sylvia Snowden Henry So Stephen Stanwood Lisa Stevak Jennifer Strople Jennifer Stuart Marissa Thompson Shana Vitek Matthew White Johner “Jt”

‡ Directors Circle Member

In Honor of Nora Daley Shawn M. Donnelley Marko Iglendza Neal Zucker

In Honor of the David and Suzan Kalt, and Eric and Liz Lefkofsky Laura and Scott Eisen

In Memory of John J. Bransfield, Jr. Myriam L. Bransfield

In Honor of Jan Melk Richard and Katie Gottfred

In Memory of Jerry Horton Katie and Nehl Horton

In Honor of Frank Galati Susan Lane

In Honor of Merle Reskin Geoffrey and Susan Grossman

In Memory of Diana Kates Leslie Kates

In Honor of Paul Goodrich Lynne Pantalena

In Honor of John and Carol Walter Roger and Pam Weston

In Memory of Abby S. Magdovitz-Wasserman Dr. David Wasserman

In Honor of Steve and Jody LaVoie Eva Lichtenberg

In Memory of Dr. Morton Arnsdorf Rosemary Crowley

In Memory of Michael Maggio Sandra Gidley

In Memory of Nancy Wald Albert Wald In Memory of Esther Zadeik Mr. Peter A. Zadeik

Individual Contributors In-Kind Contributors Steppenwolf salutes the following individuals and organizations who donated significant goods and/or services. ARK Restaurant Group Ian Barford Chef Rick Bayless Leonard Becker, Attorney at Law Kevin Boehm BOKA/Balena Catering Chocolate ClientFirst Consulting Group Crain Communications Inc. Michael Davis, Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. Edge Audio EntertheChef.com Event Creative Food for Thought Frontera Grill FROST Frank Galati Jeff and Marla Garlin

Goose Island Beer Company John and Deb Gross Francis Guinan Halls Rental Moira Harris John Hart: Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. Altman Hines Transportation HMS Media Hotel Indigo The James Hotel JW Marriott, Chicago Chef Stephanie Izard Neringa Kardelyte Rob Katz KISS FM Chef Michael Kornick Donna La Pietra Martha Lavey

Tracy Letts Limelight Lionsgate Magnolia Bakery Magnolia Photo Booth Co. John Mahoney James Vincent Meredith Laurie Metcalf Microsoft Corporation Sandro Miller MK Restuarant Amy Morton NBC’s Parks and Recreation Nick Offerman Ogilvy & Mather, Inc. POP Red Star Printing Riviera Schiff Hardin LLP

Anna D. Shapiro Shure Incorporated Gary Sinise Sono Wood-Fired Starz Structured Development Sun Times Tasty Catering Chef Guiseppi Tentori Theatre Development Fund Tipsycake Topiarius Chef Charlie Trotter David Turner Photography United Airlines Vinci Whole Foods

Please note that gifts listed above reflect contributions made as of 4/23/2012. Every effort is made to ensure that the information included in our program is accurate. If you have a question about your recognition or wish to alter your listing, please call the Individual Giving Department at 312-654-5615.

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Accessibility at Steppenwolf

Our 60th Anniversary Season

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is committed to providing services and programming that enhance the experience of guests with disabilities and is proud to feature:

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â&#x20AC;˘ Volunteers who use sign language to greet the audience at sign-interpreted performances. â&#x20AC;˘ Assistive listening devices in our Downstairs and Upstairs Theatres. â&#x20AC;˘ Wheelchair accessible seats and restrooms in all of our theaters.

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Would you like to utilize or learn more about these services? Call audience Services at 312-335-1650 or 312-335-3830 (TTY) or email access@steppenwolf.org.

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Need restaurant information or the score of the ballgame? Please visit our book shop and information desk at the south end of the main floor lobby. Hailing a cab after the play? This is typically an easy affairâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Halsted is a busy street and sees a fair amount of taxi traffic. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like assistance hailing a cab or calling a company, just ask a member of the house staff; weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re happy to help.

Lost or Found? On-site? Please check in with a member of the Audience Services staff. Already left? Call the Front of House office at 312-932-2445.

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Steppenwolf Audience Services Tips

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

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Stage Manager Malcolm Ewen assists Alberta Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shaughnessy and George Hedges, subscribers who are visually-impaired, during the touch tour for Edward Albeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Driving to the theater? Rather than arriving to discover that our garage has reached capacity (which can happen during busy performances), please enter the Steppenwolf Parking Hotline (312-335-1774) into your cell phone and call us when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a few minutes away from the theaterâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll tell you if thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still space available in our facility or suggest the most convenient alternative.

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Want to provide feedback? Your input is always valuable to us. Have an opinion about the play or artistic content? Stick around for the post-show discussion featured after every performance, fill out the 60-Second Survey inserted in this program or join the conversation at facebook.com/steppenwolftheatre or twitter.com/steppenwolfthtr. Have a comment about your overall experience at the theater? Please ask us for a customer service form to fill out, or e-mail us at customerservice@steppenwolf.org.

Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the House Manager. The theater reserves the right to limit admission of children under the age of six. The taking of photographs and the use of any type of recording device is not allowed in the theater during performances and is a violation of state and federal copyright laws. Digital media will be deleted, and tape or film will be confiscated.

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Tickets start at $30 Children & Students just $10

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