Annual Report 2024

ANNUAL REPORT OCTOBER 1, 2023 — SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

2024

Bobby DellaCamera Development Manager

T: 203.498.3727 E: bdellacamera@artidea.org (Cover) THE 7 FINGERS | PHOTO COURTESY OF THE COMPANY, COMPAGNIA DE’ COLOMBARI, AMY TAN | PHOTO: JOEL CALLAWAY CONTRA-TIEMPO | PHOTO COURTESY OF THE COMPANY, LYRIKAL | PHOTO: LANCE LONG

TABLE OF CONTENTS From our Leadership....................................................................................... 2 About Arts & Ideas.......................................................................................... 3 • Land Acknowledgment • Cultural Equity Commitment 2024 Festival: MOVE....................................................................................... 4 • NEA Big Read • Neighborhood Festivals • Music & Concerts • Dance, Theater & Circus • Ideas Series • Food, Tours & Film • Fellowship Program Beyond the Festival......................................................................................... 8 • Visionary Leadership Event • Insider Events • Cirque du Célébration: Arts & Ideas Gala • Tom & Liz Serious Fun(d) • Gordon Geballe Environmental Series Impact Report................................................................................................ 10 Photo Gallery..................................................................................................12 Supporters.......................................................................................................14 Financial Report.............................................................................................17 • Fiscal Year 2024 Expenses • Income & Restricted Funding Release Sponsors & Partners.......................................................................................18 Staff & Board Members.................................................................................20

FROM OUR LEADERSHIP

Dear Friends, The 2024 International Festival of Arts & Ideas was a landmark year, featuring the triumphant return of our beloved circus programming and the highest-grossing show in Festival history, headlined by the incredible Samara Joy. Our World Refugee Day celebration took center stage with unforgettable concerts by Ukrainian folk quartet Dakha Brakha and Jo. L. & Friends, a juxtaposition of Ukrainian and Haitian musicians that powerfully brought the global refugee experience to life. The New Haven Symphony Orchestra’s debut under Perry So set the tone for two weeks of remarkable global work, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of New Haven and beyond.

We opened with remarks from NEA Chair Dr. Maria Rosario Jackson and closed with a discussion between Dr. Jason Mancini and NEH Chair Dr. Shelly Lowe on “Turning to the Humanities in Challenging Times.” Our final night featured a blowout concert with Lyrikal in partnership with the Greater New Haven Caribbean Festival.

These are just a few of the highlights from this year’s festival. It was all made possible by our talented staff, dedicated board, and supportive community. As we move through the transitions of the current season, we remain steadfast in our mission and deeply committed to building community through the arts and humanities.

Rev. Kevin Ewing Board Chair

Shelley Quiala

Executive Director

(Left-Page) REV. KEVIN EWING, SHELLEY QUIALA | PHOTO: JUDY SIROTA ROSENTHAL

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ABOUT ARTS & IDEAS The International Festival of Arts & Ideas is a year-round organization that presents an annual celebration of performing arts, lectures, and conversations in New Haven, Connecticut. The Festival convenes leading artists, thought leaders, and innovators from around the world for dynamic public programs to engage, entertain, and inspire a diversity of communities. In 2024, more than 85% of Festival programming was free to the public, including events that feature some of the most influential musical, dance, and theater artists and speakers of our time.

We seek to attract and engage a broad and diverse audience, celebrating and building community and advancing economic development.

As a longtime Connecticut resident, I find that New Haven Arts & Ideas is hands down the best arts event that goes on in Connecticut every year.

— Dan Iacovella, Galvan Foundation

LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT We respectfully acknowledge that we live, work and play on the unceded lands of the Quinnipiac. While we honor the culture and history of these nations, we also acknowledge that Native people are contemporary artists, writers, scholars, neighbors, and relatives with whom we must be in relationship to live our values fully.

Visit native-land.ca to learn more.

CULTURAL EQUITY COMMITMENT We acknowledge that the work of racial and cultural equity in the arts is active work. We commit to acknowledging missteps, to reviewing and changing policies, to actively diversifying our board and staff, and to empowering and supporting the leadership of Black and Brown colleagues. We will partner with artists in the global majority to create spaces of truth, joy, and connection.

Learn more at ARTIDEA.ORG/AccountabilityProcess 3

(Right-Page) EBONY HILLBILLIES & FESTIVAL AUDIENCE | PHOTO: JOEL CALLAWAY NEW HAVEN GREEN | PHOTO: JUDY SIROTA ROSENTHAL

2024 FESTIVAL: MOVE NEA BIG READ The 2024 NEA Big Read at the International Festival of Arts & Ideas celebrated The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui with lively book discussions, Vietnamese block printing workshops, stories of migration, and film screenings. More than 260 people engaged with Arts & Ideas and partnering organizations, anchored by lead partner the New Haven Free Public Library. Thanks to a collaboration with Jenny Heikkila Diaz and the New Haven Public Schools, every high school in the district engaged with the content of the novel. A total of 1100 books were distributed in and around New Haven as a result of this program.

NEIGHBORHOOD FESTIVAL | PHOTO: LANCE LONG

MUSIC & CONCERTS The Alexander Clark Stage on the New Haven Green was filled with a diverse lineup of concerts that included Celtic fusion band Cécilia, R&B artist Stokley Williams, Afro Pop superstar Dobet Gnahoré, and Brazilian Bossa Nova singer/songwriter Caro Pierotto, a Juneteenth celebration produced by Artsucation and the Official Juneteenth Coalition of Greater New Haven and more!

FESTIVAL STAFF | PHOTO: INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS & IDEAS

Outdoor concerts were complemented by indoor concerts at the Beineke Library, Sprague Hall in collaboration with Yale Choral Artists, and jazz phenom and Grammy winner Samara Joy at College Street Music Hall.

Very happy to see the festival rising again to bring culture, community and happiness together again.

— Festival Attendee 2024

NEIGHBORHOOD FESTIVALS For the 11th consecutive year, we co-created vibrant neighborhood celebrations across New Haven. Each event was tailored to celebrate the unique character of its community through music, dance, art, and food and unified through a commitment to documenting the cultural assets of these diverse communities through a narrative documentary and unique inperson workshops. Special thanks to neighborhood collaborators in Dixwell, the Hill, Newhallville, Fair Haven, Long Wharf, and West Rock/West Hills.

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION | PHOTO: JOEL CALLAWAY

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Samara Joy was sublime, of course, but it’s also the collective experience of listening to her surrounded by neighbors, friends, community members from all different corners of New Haven!

— Festival Attendee 2024 DUEL REALITY AUDIENCE | PHOTO: JUDY SIROTA ROSENTHAL

DANCE, THEATER & CIRCUS The 2024 Festival dazzled audiences with a bold and eclectic blend of theater, dance, and circus arts.

A world premiere of a Shakespearean classic from a Festival favorite captivated hearts, while an interactive, immersive dance story from Italy, complete with stunning video projections, invited the audience into its vibrant world. A dance-theater tribute to Afrodiasporic heritage in the Caribbean honored deep cultural roots, and a Montreal circus company wowed with a fresh, high-flying remix of Romeo and Juliet.

These performances explored discovery, identity, love, and the human spirit through breathtaking movement, dialogue, and visual artistry.

IFAI is the opposite of divide.

It’s what the country sorely needs.

I’m delighted.

— Festival Attendee 2024 IDEAS SERIES The Ideas Series brought three days of powerful talks and workshops with global leaders.

On June 15, “Environmental Voices” featured bold discussions on climate activism and resilience, highlighted by a dynamic conversation between Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and John Dankosky.

June 22’s “How We Live” tackled loneliness, aging, and happiness, offering fresh insights into improving daily life, culminating with a conversation between Dr. Tama Gendler and Dr. Laurie Santos on the Secrets of Happiness.

June 29, “Intersections in the Arts” brought Shelley Lowe and Jason Mancini together to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of CT Humanities, explore freedom of speech, cultural preservation, and the impact of the National Endowment for the Arts.

CONTRA-TIEMPO’S ¡AZÚCAR! | PHOTO: JUDY SIROTA ROSENTHAL

COMPAGNIA DE’ COLOMBARI’S KING LEAR | PHOTO: PHOTOGRAPHER NAMES IDEAS SUMMIT AUDIENCE | PHOTO: JOEL CALLAWAY

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with tasty bites from local favorites. It was a year of unforgettable food, art, and community! Special thanks to our food series sponsor, Tzedakah House!

Three days of inspiration, innovation, and fresh perspectives were further enhanced by a series of Ideas Unleashed – inspiring talks, events and lectures focused on the environment, literature, voting rights, local government and intersection of arts and activism.

Topping off the incredible series was a talk with author and illustrator, Amy Tan, at the newly renovated Peabody Museum.

SHERRY POCKNETT | PHOTO: JOEL CALLAWAY

WORLD FOOD BAZAAR | PHOTO: JOEL CALLAWAY

STORIES In 2024, New Haven celebrated storytelling and poetry with several standout events. A Night of Poet Laureates featured local and state poets, including Antoinette Brim Bell and Sharmont Influence-Little.

Stir the Style: Destination New Haven combined music and storytelling, while DIY StoryCorps offered a workshop and recording session with Saul Fussiner.

Finally, PechaKucha: The Best We Could Do wowed audiences with rapid-fire storytelling in the signature 20 slides, 20 seconds format.

SHELLY LOWE & JASON MANCINI | PHOTO: LANCE LONG

FOOD Festival attendees enjoyed unique flavors and cultures through the food series! The Appetizer & Dessert Crawl Series at The Shops at Yale delighted foodies with bites and sweets, benefiting the International Festival of Arts & Ideas. The Grand Avenue Gastronomy Tour took guests on a mouthwatering journey through Fair Haven, featuring multicultural eats and local stories.

Sherry Pocknett, the first Indigenous James Beard awardee, wowed attendees with her cooking demos and stories of traditional foods, while Empanada Making at Madeline’s Empanaderia had everyone crafting delicious treats and cocktails. A Long Table at Gioia offered a fantastic communal dining experience, and the World Food Bazaar served up global flavors from Senegalese to Afghan cuisines. The Taste of Westville explored two culinary hotspots, and the Fair Haven Public Art and Food Tour mixed vibrant murals

STIR THE STYLE AUDIENCE | PHOTO: JOEL CALLAWAY

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TOURS New Haven buzzed with exciting tours and experiences!

Bike tours led by Elm City Cycling, Kevin McCarthy, and Black & Brown Soul Cyclists explored the city’s streets, while architecture walks uncovered hidden gems like queer history, murals, and the Amistad exhibit. The Shining Light on Truth tour delved into Yale’s ties to slavery, and Outer Island Family Day offered fun for all ages. Behind-the-scenes tours included the Yale Peabody Museum Renovation and the Whitney Water Treatment Plant. The Coffee Crawl toured the city’s best coffee spots, blending history with brews. Finally, ThaumCATrope Quantum added a quirky, metaphysical twist to the city’s stories!

LEAH PENNIMAN’S FARMING WHILE BLACK | PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ARTIST

FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM The International Festival of Arts & Ideas High School Fellowship Program gave 21 talented New Haven sophomores, juniors, and seniors an unforgettable, fully funded opportunity to dive deep into the world of the arts! Over the course of a semester, these students were immersed in the excitement of performances, lectures, community engagement, and behind-thescenes production, sharpening their leadership and collaboration skills in real time through the Festival.

Through dynamic weekly seminars at Gateway Community College and hands-on experiences across the arts, the Fellows not only honed their communication and critical thinking abilities but also gained valuable connections and experiences, setting them up for future internships and career opportunities.

BIKE TOUR ATTENDEES | PHOTO: JOEL CALLAWAY

FILM At the height of the pandemic, two immigrant filmmakers from Panama and Russia journeyed across America to create America Unfiltered, a powerful film and photo exhibit capturing raw conversations on politics, race, and love. Unveiled at the Yale Art Gallery, with an accompanying exhibit at the Ely Center, this bold project explored empathy and common ground in a divided nation.

It was an unforgettable night of film! The one-nightonly screening of the groundbreaking documentary Farming While Black featured the inspiring Soul Fire Farm founder, Leah Penniman.

Guests were treated to a special welcome from Leah and had the exclusive opportunity to connect with acclaimed director Mark Decena. After the screening, an uplifting conversation with Connecticut-based farmers took place, offering a chance to experience the warmth and hospitality of Connecticut’s Black farming community.

2024 FESTIVAL FELLOWS WITH DR. AYANA ELIZABETH JOHNSON | PHOTO: JOEL CALLAWAY

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BEYOND THE FESTIVAL VISIONARY LEADERSHIP EVENT We hosted a reimagined evening at our annual Visionary Leadership Event, featuring the extraordinary griot and kora virtuoso, Sona Jobarteh. In partnership with the Yale Schwarzman Center, the event took place at The Underground, where Sona shared both her remarkable music and personal insights.

CIRQUE DU CÉLÉBRATION: ARTS & IDEAS GALA The International Festival of Arts & Ideas lit up with its Cirque de Celebration Gala, featuring whimsical decor and captivating performances from acrobats, to Bossa Nova music, to giant puppets!

The evening fostered connections among arts enthusiasts and emphasized the vital role of arts and culture in enriching lives and building community.

Thanks to the generosity of sponsors, supporters and attendees, more than $130,000 was raised in support of the International Festival of Arts & Ideas!

The evening combined an intimate conversation, where Sona discussed her journey as a pioneering artist and cultural ambassador, with a live performance showcasing her captivating kora melodies. It was an inspiring night of storytelling, music, and artistry that left a lasting impression on all who attended.

Funds raised during the event went towards the Jean Handley Fund, which celebrates trailblazing leaders whose work impacts the world and raises funds to support the Festival’s mission of connecting arts, ideas, and community engagement

ANNE CUBBERLY’S GIANT PUPPETS | PHOTO: JUDY SIROTA ROSENTHAL

TOM & LIZ SERIOUS FUN(D) Funds raised supported the return of circus programming to the Festival in honor of former CoDirectors Tom Griggs and Liz Fisher.

SONA JOBARTEH & LUCY NALPATHANCHIL | PHOTO: JOSHUA BIBBEY

KING LEAR CHAMPION CIRCLE Special thanks to those who supported the world premiere of Compagnia de Colombari’s King Lear! We loved sharing with them the work in progress in two salons throughout the year. Thank you to Deborah Dyett Desir, M.D. and Lisa Stanger for opening up your homes and allowing us to these events.

RED TROUSER SHOW | PHOTO: LANCE LONG KING LEAR SALON EVENT | PHOTO: INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS & IDEAS

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GORDON GEBALLE ENVIRONMENTAL SERIES Funds raised supported programming that illuminated the centrality of the natural world in our lives.

MALHAAR’S A REQUIEM FOR WATER | PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ARTISTS

DR. AYANA ELIZABETH JOHNSON & JOHN DANKOSKY | PHOTO: JOEL CALLAWAY

In this time of terrifying political trends toward authoritarianism and the disastrous effects of climate change, it was extremely uplifting to learn about the good work happening in communities throughout the nation. Thank you!

— Festival Attendee 2024

COPMAGNIA TPO’S ERBA | PHOTO COURTESY OF THE COPMANY

FESTIVAL AUDIENCE | PHOTO: JOEL CALLAWAY

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IMPACT REPORT: FESTIVAL 2024 More than 150 EVENTS

10 NIGHTS on the Green

More than 85% FREE

REACH (JANUARY–JUNE 2024)

ECONOMIC IMPACT

$5.7M

PRESS: 75 articles about the 2024 Festival WEBSITE: 360,000+ pageviews SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook Followers up 126% Instagram Followers up 1,200% Virtual Views up 6% from 2023

DOWNTOWN NEW HAVEN (JUNE 14-29) 53% INCREASE from Festival 2023

ADVERTISING: 75+ million total impressions

$102.19 AVERAGE spend per person

150 EMPLOYEES (96% based in CT)

BREAKING RECORDS

COMMUNITY CONNECTION

HIGHEST GROSSING concert [Samara Joy] in Festival history with a total of $74,497.46

“Thank you Arts & Ideas for bringing this incredible vocalist [Samara Joy] and her talented musicians to New Haven!”

21 STUDENTS participated in the Arts & Ideas High School Fellowship Program in partnership with CT State Community College at Gateway.

— Festival Attendee 2024

1,100 COPIES of The Best We Could Do distributed for FREE during the NEA Big Read.

OVER 100 VOLUNTEERS engaged with us during the 2024 season.

6 NEIGHBORHOOD FESTIVALS were celebrated in partnership with City of New Haven and New Haven’s Department of Arts, Culture and Tourism: Fair Haven, Long Wharf, Newhallville, The Hill, West Hills/West Rock, and Dixwell.

SAMARA JOY | PHOTO: JUDY SIROTA ROSENTHAL

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(IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL VIEWS)

AUDIENCE & ATTENDEES

43,000 IN-PERSON attendees Visitors from 40+ CT TOWNS Visitors from 20+ US STATES Visitors from 10+ COUNTRIES 41,200 VIEWS on YouTube (200+ new subscribers) 73,300 VIEWS on Vimeo 85% OF SURVEYORS rated their Festival experience as a 8.8 or more (out of 10) and would highly recommend it to family or friends.

FESTIVAL AUDIENCE AT THE EBONY HILLBILLIES | PHOTO: JOEL CALLAWAY

“I loved the variety of the tellers [Stir the Style] - each had their own distinctive voice and presence. The pacing was great - stories were long enough to draw one in, but short enough that the evening kept a brisk pace. I would come back to hear the same tellers again.”

804 Artists & Speakers 39 Internationally based 151 Nationally based 122 Connecticut-based 492 New Haven-based

DR. AYANA ELIZABETH JOHNSON & JOHN DANKOSKY | PHOTO: JOEL CALLAWAY

More reports available at ARTIDEA.ORG/impact Full list of sponsors and partners available at ARTIDEA.ORG/supporters 11

ARTISTS & SPEAKERS

— Festival Attendee 2024

PHOTO GALLERY

BIBLIOPHILIA X TAPHOPHILIA TOUR ATTENDEES | PHOTO: LANCE LONG

DOBET GNAHORÉ | PHOTO: JUDY SIROTA ROSENTHAL

GIOIA LONG TABLE ATTENDEES | PHOTO: JUDY SIROTA ROSENTHAL

CÉCILIA AUDIENCE | PHOTO: JOEL CALLAWAY

CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL AUDIENCE | PHOTO: LANCE LONG

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MULAN FITNESS ART SCHOOL | PHOTO: LANCE LONG

PERRY SO, NEW HAVEN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | PHOTO: JOEL CALLAWAY

ERICK RUSSELL & JOHN DANKOSKY | PHOTO: JUDY SIROTA ROSENTHAL

HOSPITALITY LOUNGE ATTENDEES | PHOTO: JOEL CALLAWAY

DAKHABRAKHA | PHOTO: JOEL CALLAWAY

View our full gallery of photos available at ARTIDEA.ORG/gallery All rights of these photos belong to their respective owners and are not permitted for personal or professional use.

For more information on usage, please contact Yvette Hicks at yhicks@artidea.org.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 SUPPORTERS These supporters gave gifts between October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024 FOUNDERS SOCIETY ($2,500+) Judy and Steve August Eric and Ethel Berger Guido and Anne Tyler Calabresi Alexander Clark Bob & Priscilla Dannies Gordon & Shelley Geballe Alva Greenberg Kimberly Goff-Crews William Graustein Thomas S. Griggs Jr. and Ed Bottomley Penn and Diane Holsenbeck David Jaffe Pat Hall & Gerald Jaynes Jim Horwitz and Sandy Allison Diane Krause and Liz Hellwig Rick and Melanie Mayer Ruby Melton and Gail McAvay Roslyn Milstein Meyer and Jerome Meyer David Paltiel and Stuart Warner Karen Pritzker-Vlock Shelley Quiala and Tony Hanson Barbara Rockenbach & Dan Wilderman Betsy Sledge Lisa Stanger and Greg Colodner Louis and Susan Stone Family Foundation Leonardo H. Suzio and John Hansen Lauren Tagliatela Christopher Texeira and Phyllis Cummings-Texeira PREMIERE CIRCLE ($1,000-$2,499) Anonymous Nina Adams and Moreson Kaplan Janet and Christopher Arterton Elsie B. Chapman Candace Barrington and Michael Shea Bonnie Becker and John Krystal Claire’s Corner Copia Karen Clute Gary Desir & Deborah Dyett Desir Lauren E Doremus Lynda E. Rosenfeld and Richard M. Weiss Toni Dorfman and John Gaddis Eileen and Andrew Eder David I. Newton & Ilene Cooke Helen Kauder and Barry Nalebuff Kiki and Ted Kennedy, Jr. The Knight Family Kalman L. Watsky and Deborah Fried Elizabeth and Miles Lasater

Ben Ledbetter & Deborah Freedman Annie Lin & Brendan Woo Linda K. Lorimer and Charles D. Ellis Cynthia Mann MD MaseQua Pina Alinor Sterling and Steve Mentz SUPPORTERS CIRCLE ($500-$999) Anonymous (2) Bruce Ackerman & Susan Rose-Ackerman Bruce D. Alexander Celia Bicknell Ponvert Jerry Boryca & Tucker Sweitzer Kathleen and Robert Bradley Lisa Brandes, Scott McLean & Charles McLean Gail Brekke and Jim Vlock Brenner, Saltzman & Wallman LLP Revered Hiram Brett & Patricia F. Brett, Ed.D. Cafe George by Paula Amy Cassello Mark and Linda Caplan Tammy Conley & Roselinde Torres Richard Czekalski Richard and Barbara Feldman Liz & John Fisher Linda and Gary Friedlaender Reverend Kevin G. Ewing Kenneth Higgins AJ Hipius Karaine Holness Donald J Logie Julie & Bill Moore Fernando J. Muniz Elizabeth and Dennis Keenan Maureen and Dwight Lopes Anne MacClintock and Jerry Mashaw Marc and Margaret Mann Frank Mitchell and Michael Morand Nikki Mueller Kristen Nwanyanwu Peace & Love Martin Pescatore Family Fund Dr. E. Anthony Petrelli Leslie Pollack RJ Julia Booksellers Robert and Ellen Scalettar Kerala Snyder Jack Thomas & Bruce Payne FESTIVAL FAMILY ($250-$499) Anonymous Janis and Harold Attridge 14

Michael and Robin Texeira Atwater Sarah B. Greenblatt Sheilah B. Rostow Paul and Joanne Bailey Maya and Larry Bee Nancy Alexander and Phillip Bernstein Joe Bertolino and Bil Leipold Joan Channick Stocky and Judy Clark Norman Cole Jackie Downing Julie & Jim Drennan Manmita Dutta Clifton Edward Graves, Jr. Judge (ret.)

Cathy Edwards and Mike Wishnie Diane F. Ariker Yvette G. Hinds Gillen Powers Family Fund Lesley and Evan Heller Terry Jones Pamela Jordan Mary Ellen Junda Jean K. Webb Christine Kim Mary L. Pepe Jean and Nick Lamont Elizabeth Langhorne and Karsten Harries Pericles Lewis Carol and Bob Lyons, Jr. Michael and Ann Merriam Feinberg Joanne Meyerowitz Ellen and Leonard Milstone Lucy Nalpathanchil Jennifer Newman Alan Plattus and Nancy Berliner Stan and Carroll Possick Eileen R Becker Richard and Paula Resch Christina Santoni Bruce Seymour Carmen Shortt Chris and Frank Silvestri Dr. Raina Sotsky Shepard and Marlene Stone Aaron & Carrie Thompson David and Lisa Totman Joseph Tramuta Layla VanDoren Karen Wang The Winokur Family Foundation Stephen and Rachel Wizner Greg & Sarah Woo Zdru Family Fund

FESTIVAL FRIENDS ($100-$249) Anonymous (3) Erica Ahlert, MD. Jeffrey Alexander Lauren Anderson & Chris Barnard Bethany & Nick Appleby Katharine B. Sacks and Joseph C. Huether Karen Baar Susan Ball Amy and Tim Barry Leslie Blatteau BLOOM Janet Brodie and Don Wunderlee Jim and Martha Brogan Linda Briggs Kirby C. Stafford Elaine Carroll Carla Chappel Bitsie Clark Sue Cohen Kathy Conway Jill Cretella Vicki Crompton J. Davies & J.L. Scott Pamela Delerme Christine DeSavino Tacey Dietlmeier Melinda Divicino Lise Dondy Scott E. Baylow Susan E. Bender & Al Klevorick Dorothea E Brennan Gerald E. Gaab Jill E. Martin Charles E. Warner Jr. Jane Edwards Virginia Eicher Deborah Elkin Carlah Esdaile-Bragg Helena Estes Wendy Evans Kravitz Kate Ezra and Daniel Headrick Kirsten Fulda Thomas Fulton Gill-Burt Family Thelma Grant Heidi Green The Reverend Bonita Grubbs William H. and Irene K. Charitable Trust J. Hoffman Lee Susan Holahan Gladys and Sidney Horowitz Nina Horowitz and Richard Sussman Melissa Huber Colette Hughes Laura J. Morrison Daniel J Singleton Kate Hunter and Rich Jacob Carla Jackson Blinn and Selby Jacobs Marcia and Robert Jacoby Mary Janssen Rebecca and Keith Johnson Harvey Kliman and Sandra Stein

Susan and Jonathan D. Katz Jacqueline Koral David Lafleur Gena Lai Si-hoi Lam Lindy Lee Gold Art and Betty Levy John Lindner Mark Loeffler and Susan Brady Tere Luna Petisia M. Adger Karyn M. Gilvarg and Eric W. Epstein C.K. Mackay Jill Maller Katherine Marschall Lori Martin Mary Anne Mayo & Stephen J Nelson Virginia and Timothy Millhiser Randal Morrison Nikki Mueller Amy Myers Brenda Novak Charles and Dominique O’Connell Miriam Olsen Frances Padilla Zehra Patwa Lisa Peccini Pignatello Family Fund Daniel and Bruni Pizarro Janice Plaziak Nicole Pollard Protopapas Family Alec Purves The Honorable William R. Dyson Faye and Asghar Rastegar Madeline Ravich and Scott Gaul Brian & Laura Rebeschi Kathleen Reilly Aileen Reynolds and Robert Silverstein Carolyn Ross-Lee Robert S. McWilliam, M.D. Serena Sanjurjo Cliff Schloss Rachel Scotch & Josh Rohrbach Alan Shapiro Bruce and Pam Simonds Kerala Snyder Judy Sparer Dianne Spence Harold and Sandra Stern Harlene Sullivan Joan Surdukowski Bruce T Qua Terri-ann Thompson Sophie Tworkowski and Peter Schwartz Wednesday Friendsday Art Night Walton Wilson Mary Lou Winnick Steven Wolfson and Elsa Stone Christopher Yurkovsky and Deborah McArthur

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IN HONOR OF: All of us!

Colette Hughes All the parents with young kids!

Annie Lin and Brendan Woo Elsie S. Blackshear Carmen Shortt Eunice C. Blocker Carla Jackson Ed Bottomley John Deming Lauriann Burt Gill-Burt Family Anne Calabresi Janis and Harold Attridge COOP High School Students, Teachers & Staff J. Hoffman Lee Bobby DellaCamera Anonymous Liz Fisher Amy Cassello Patrick J. Dunn Thomas Griggs Patrick J. Dunn Tiffany Hopkins Hameen Family Shamain McAllister Manmita Dutta Roslyn Milstein Meyer Cynthia Mann MD Randy and Jan Morrison Laura J. Morrison Cara Mulqueen-Teasdale Cafe George by Paula Betsy Sledge Kate Hunter and Rich Jacob David and Lisa Totman Shelley Quiala Cynthia Mann MD Milda McClain Young Families Programming Greg & Sarah Woo IN MEMORY OF: Walter Ariker Diane F. Ariker Barbara B. Gaab Gerald E. Gaab Maggie C Free Revered Hiram Brett & Patricia F. Brett, Ed.D. John DiPaola Toni Dorfman and John Gaddis Rosemary and Joe Drennan Julie & Jim Drennan Nancy Eisenfeld J. Davies & J.L. Scott Thomas Griggs Sr. Lisa Stanger and Greg Colodner Ed Kaplan Lisa Peccini Emalie Mayo Joan Channick

Charlotte M. Jay Amy and Tim Barry Jean M. Handley Judy Handley Garvey Wallace C. & Dorothy Qua Bruce T Qua William Sledge Stan and Carroll Possick Lula Lorene Williams The Honorable William R. Dyson JEAN HANDLEY FUND DONORS

In honor of the 14th Visionary Leadership Award

Anonymous Felicia Charles Gordon and Shelley Geballe Penn and Diane Holsenbeck Brandon Hutchinson Natalie McClune Marc and Tanya Michaelson Roslyn Milstein Meyer and Jerome Meyer RJ Julia Booksellers Mike and Kathy Shonborn Betsy Sledge Yale China Association TOM & LIZ SERIOUS FUN(D) DONORS

Presenting The Red Trouser Show and The 7 Fingers: Duel Reality

Anonymous (5) Annie Lin and Brendan Woo Pat Allen Dana Astmann Michael and Robin Texeira Atwater Susan Ball Candace Barrington and Michael Shea Elizabeth Braddon Robert J. and Kathleen G. Bradley Fund Brenner, Saltzman & Wallman LLP Reverend Hiram & Dr. Patricia F. Brett Jim and Martha Brogan Dr. William & Mrs. Yulonda Brown Barbara Bzdyra Amy Cassello Elsie B. Chapman Anne Coates William Cotrina Bobby DellaCamera John Deming Joel Dodson Frank Edwin Douglass Patrick J. Dunn Shirley Ellis-West Sam Engelmeier Sally Esposito Liz & John Fisher Gillen Powers Family Fund Mary Kimbrough Webb Fund Nathan and Patricia Garland

Clifton Edward Graves, Jr. Judge (ret.)

Thomas S. Griggs Jr. and Ed Bottomley Alice and Jim Hadler Steve and Lisa Hamm Tiffany Hopkins & Katrina Olsen Bernadette Huang & Geert Rouwenhorst Yadira Ijeh Kit Ingui Jones Family Fund Pamela Jordan Mickey Kavanagh Katrice Kemble and Mike Rebeschi Mary Lee Maria Markham and Andrew Putnam Evelyn Massey Geraldine Mauhs Ginger & Stephen May Milda McClain Anthony McDonald Mary Miko Andrea Miller CM Jennifer Newman David Norman Roberta Pilette Stan and Carroll Possick Protopapas Family E. Puanani Ford Lorenzo Pusateri Shelley Quiala and Tony Hanson Madeline Ravich and Scott Gaul Brian & Laura Rebeschi Richard and Paula Resch Sheilah B. Rostow Randi S. Rubin Rodriguez Barbara and Jim Segaloff Tom Smith Kerala Snyder Dianne Spence Kirby C. Stafford Lisa Stanger and Greg Colodner Spencer Steinke Laura Sundstrom and Joshua Sloat Leonardo H. Suzio and John Hansen Christopher Texeira and Phyllis Cummings-Texeira Aaron & Carrie Thompson Tiffany D. Tudder JS Waznis Jean K. Webb Wednesday Friendsday Art Night James White David Y Zdru Family Fund HONORING THE 2024 FESTIVAL FELLOWS

Thank you to our Giving Tuesday Donors

Anonymous Bruce Ackerman & Susan Rose-Ackerman Michael and Robin Texeira Atwater 16

Lisa Brandes, Scott McLean & Charles McLean Barbara Bzdyra Vicki Crompton Christopher Texeira and Phyllis Cummings-Texeira Bobby DellaCamera Alice Engbith Kalman L. Watsky and Deborah Fried Thomas Fulton Gill-Burt Family Hameen Family Rebecca and Keith Johnson Ellen and John Kemble Katrice Kemble and Mike Rebeschi Ben Ledbetter & Deborah Freedman Tere Luna C.K. Mackay Alan Plattus and Nancy Berliner Saymoukda Vongsay Annie Lin and Brendan Woo Greg & Sarah Woo THANK YOU TO OUR LEGACY SOCIETY Elsie B. Chapman Robert E. W. Eisele * Louise Endel * Liz Fisher Gordon Geballe Thomas S. Griggs, Jr. Chad Herzog Brian Kolbin * Ruby Melton Lisa Stanger Alinor Sterling Stuart G. Warner *In grateful memory Learn more at ARTIDEA.ORG/PlannedGiving

FINANCIAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2024 EXPENSES: Arts, Humanities & Education Programming.................... $2,600,000.00 Administration & General....................... $935,000.00 Fundraising.................................................. $516,000.00

12.7%

23.1%

64.2%

TOTAL...................................................$4,051,000.00

INCOME AND RESTRICTED FUNDING RELEASE:

TOTAL...................................................$4,051,000.00

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7.

2

%

3.9

9.3%

Foundation.................................................. $528,000.00 Corporate..................................................... $321,000.00 Government.................................................$927,000.00 Individuals................................................ $1,445,000.00 Special Events............................................. $159,000.00 Earned Income.......................................... $293,000.00 Release from Restriction........................ $378,000.00

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35.7%

13.0% % 7.9

22.9%

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS & PARTNERS MARQUEE SPONSORS

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SERIES SPONSORS

KING LEAR CHAMPION CIRCLE

PROGRAM SPONSORS

Working for you.

MACMILLAN CENTER Program on Refugees, Forced Displacement, and Humanitarian Responses

MEDIA PARTNERS

Penfield Communications Inc.

HOSPITALITY PARTNERS

PROGRAM PARTNERS Artsucation Academy Network A Broken Umbrella Theatre Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library Compagnia de’ Colombari CT State Community College Gateway The Connecticut Mirror Elm Shakespeare

Freddy Fixer Parade Humanities Quadrangle at Yale Juneteenth New Haven The Legacy Theatre Long Wharf Theatre New Haven Free Public Library New Haven Symphony Orchestra

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New Haven Caribbean Heritage Festival New Haven Chorale NXTHVN Yale–China Association Yale Choral Artists Yale Conferences & Events Yale Peabody Museum

ARTS & IDEAS STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS We extend our deepest gratitude to the staff and board members who were involved in the 2024 Festival season. Your hard work and dedication is what this year a success, and we are truly grateful for all that you achieved. Thank you!

ARTIST SERVICES & TRANSPORTATION Anne Coursey

Artist Services Coordinator

SophieGreenspan

Artist Services Coordinator

Sara Handelman

Hospitality Manager

Lila Kleppner

Hospitality Assistant

Azula Luz

Transportation & Parking Manager

Tyler Redlitz

Artist Services Coordinator

Erik Remec Driver

Olga Shevelkina

EXECUTIVE, FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Melissa Huber

Director of Artistic Planning & Operations (As of May 2024)

Larry Jackson

Kelsey Carbone

Production Manager

Taijae Carson-Smith

Assistant Stage Manager

Connor Davis

Audio Crew Member

Finance Specialist

Kevin DeChello

Madeline Miranda

Technical Director

People Generalist

Ethan Deer

Shelley Quiala

Operations Crew

Executive Director

Lucas Dellaporta

Clifford Schloss

Audio Crew Member

Executive Assistant

Kamden Denomme

Aaron Thompson

Production Assistant

Managing Director

Kino Dick Alvarez

(As of May 2024)

Audio Crew Member

David Difabio

Artist Services & Production Assistant

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Yvette Hicks

AUDIENCE EXPERIENCE Nakia Avila

Jenny Medina Morris

Shannon Dodson

Dajvi Selmani

Constant Dzah

House Manager

Renee Bennett House Manager

Pule Brown

House Manager

Keona Marie Gomes House Manager

John Guillemette Box Office Lead

Gracy Keirstead

House Management Captain

Sarafinah Kolaski

Box Office Assistant (Salesperson)

Bonnie Moeller House Manager

Daniel Moran

House Manager

Sofia Schroth-Douma

Box Office Assistant (Salesperson)

Quiana Stanley

Creative Manager

OmniCulture Communications Graphic Designer & Marketing Assistant

Assistant Technical Director

Hope Ding

Production Stage Manager Carpenter

Audio Crew Member

Gabriela Esposito

MEDIA Cliff Baird

Stage Manager

Associate Projection Supervisor

Angel Evans

Operations Crew

Cailin Connors

Tyler Fitzgerald

Grace Doyle

Doron Flake

Dante Haughton

Camille Fortin

Tiffany Hopkins

Erick Gonzalez

Duy Le

Sage Grady

Michael Paddock

Tyler Hieb

Camera Operator/Editor Camera Operator/Editor Cinematographer: Ideas Events Media Producer

Sound Designer

Operations Crew Production Assistant Operations Crew

Camera Operator/Editor Projections Supervisor

Operations Crew Assistant Lighting Designer

Stephen Jackson

Box Office Lead

PROGRAMMING Zineb Benchekchou

COMMUNITY IMPACT & EDUCATION Shamain McAllister

Erin Ellbogen

Peter Jones

Denise Santisteban

Minjae Kim

Associate Director of Education & Community Impact

Company Manager

Program Administrator

Shannon Miller

Curator of Tours, Ideas & Storytelling

Terone Montgomery

PRODUCTION & OPERATIONS Warren Batchelor

Community Impact Coordinator High School Fellowship Co-Teacher

Operations Crew

DEVELOPMENT Bobby DellaCamera

Nicolas Benavides

Kristina Esposito

Audio Crew Member

Development Manager

Donor Relations Associate

David Henry

Director of Development & Communications

Katrice Kemble

Associate Director of Development

Lisa McCree

Development Administrative Assistant

Edward Perley

Corporate Giving Manager

Operations Crew

Hannah Jones Stage Manager

Audio Crew Member Audio Crew Member

Kristyn LaPlante

Production Office Manager

Christopher Lubik Lighting Supervisor

Elisedd McGinley

Production Assistant

Carpenter

Patrick McMillan

Emilee Biles

Electrics Crew/Electrician

Tamara Morris Thompson

Zane Birks

Carpenter

Operations Crew

Samuel Ostrove

Stephanie Burke

Associate Production Manager

Rolanda Burnett

Assistant Production Manager

Bryan Butler

Audio Crew Member

Elisa Palumbo

Operations Crew

Ross Patterson

Electrics Crew/Electrician

Audio Crew Member

Genevieve Peters

Stefania Calafiore

Assistant Stage Manager

Production Assistant

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Shawn Poellet Carpenter

John Queenan

Audio Deck Manager

Tojo Rasedoara

Audio Crew Member

Ryleigh Rivas

Assistant Operations Manager

Colleen Rooney Stage Manager

Sergio Sanchez

Electrics Crew/Electrician

Bryn Scharenberg Sound Crew

John Simone Carpenter

Andre Skinner

Operations Crew

Alary Sutherland

Indoor Production Electrician

Alonzo Talley

Operations Manager

Alex Theisen

Assistant Technical Director

Amanda Tozzi Stage Manager

Marlon Vargas Carpenter

Carson White

Assistant Indoor Production Electrician

Dara Willmarth

JanMichael Capozziello IATSE Crew

Security Guard

Demetrius Johnson Security Guard

Joshua Johnson Security Guard

Peter Lucibelli Security Guard

Antonio McKnight Security Guard

Michael Rubino

Security Supervisor

Gary Sirico

First Aid Attendant

James Smith Security Guard

Mathew Sorensen Security Guard

Brandon Stewart Security Guard

Markus Thomas Security Guard

Kamal Wilson Security Guard

Keara Wilson

Vice Chair

Alinor Sterling

Michael Covino

Richard Czekalski, MBA

Vice Chair

IATSE Crew IATSE Crew

Treasurer

Joseph Donohue

Elizabeth Sledge

IATSE Rigger

Alex Dunn

Secretary

IATSE Crew

Catherine Edwards

Anne Tyler Calabresi

Jason Epps

Dr. Roslyn Milstein Meyer

William Garvey

Shelley Quiala

IATSE Rigger IATSE Rigger

Founding Director Founding Director

IATSE Forklift Op

Executive Director, ex officio

Gregory Goto IATSE Crew

Charlestone Gourdet IATSE Rigger

Stephen Havrilla IATSE Rigger

William Haynes IATSE Crew

Steven Hopkins IATSE Crew

Sean Kelley

Dorinda Flores

Lisa Stanger

Lorenzo Cardoso

SECURITY & SAFETY Damen Cuamatzi Security Guard

Board Chair

IATSE Crew

Michael Kaplan

Michael Davis, Jr.

Rev. Kevin Ewing

IATSE Crew

Logan Betso

Stage Manager

Security Guard

2023-2024 Executive Officers

IATSE CREW Jonathan Bartle

IATSE Rigger IATSE Crew

Alfonso Lopez

IATSE Forklift Op

Patrick McKeown IATSE Forklift Op

Thomas McLoughlin IATSE Crew

Justin Murphy IATSE Crew

Randall Musselman IATSE Crew

Ryan Neuberger IATSE Rigger

Robert Paternoster Jr. IATSE Crew

James Shea

2023-2024 Members

Candace Barrington Lorenzo Boyd, Ph.D. Patricia F. Brett, Ed.D. Diane Brown Deborah Dyett Desir, M.D. Shirley Ellis-West Kimberly Goff-Crews Hon. Clifton Graves Jr. Pat Hall Jaynes, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Annie Lin Ruby H. Melton Lucy Nalpathanchil Risë Nelson Charles O’Connell Carolyn Ross-Lee Michael E. Twitty Charles E. Warner, Jr.

IATSE Steward

Jeffrey Smith

DIRECTOR EMERITUS Daniel J. Miglio Gordon Geballe, Ph.D.

IATSE Crew

Justin Snide IATSE Crew

Robert Staub IATSE Crew

Russell Van Edsinga IATSE Crew

View past and present board members at ARTIDEA.ORG/board

Robert Wilkinson IATSE Crew

Peter Zaccariello IATSE Crew

Security Guard

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