2022/23 Report to the Community

2022/23

REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 – Leadership Message 4 – About Us 6 – Season Highlights 8 – iMPACt Spotlight 10 – Commitment to REDI 12 – By The Numbers 14 – Financial Summary 15 – Season Sponsors 16 – Community & Education Partners 17 – Resident Companies 18 – Board of Directors 19 – Annual Donors 21 – Donor Spotlight 22 – Staff & Administration 23 – Our Mission

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2022/23 SEASON

CELEBRATING GROWTH AND COMMUNITY IMPACT The 2022/23 season was one of growth for the Marcus Performing Arts Center. As audiences continued to return to live performances post-pandemic, we saw high demand for key titles and the Johnson Financial Group Broadway at the Marcus Center Series. Audience favorite performances included The Hip Hop Nutcracker, Step Afrika!, and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, along with seven incredible Broadway shows. Over 228,000 people came through our doors to experience the performing arts and community events.

Bringing our new MPAC Presents performing arts series to the community has allowed us to provide artist masterclasses and workshops to young people, giving them a hands-on learning experience with professional artists.

Many of our MPAC Presents artists also give a special daytime performance for K-12 students as part of our Student Matinee Series, now in its second year. Our education and engagement programs serve over 10,000 students each year.

In November, we were proud to reopen our renovated Outdoor Grounds, a space that was truly transformed into a public gathering space for all. With a strong emphasis on accessibility, we wanted to ensure the space would be as welcoming and inclusive as possible. The addition of a War Memorial dedication more prominently honors those who bravely served and recognizes MPAC’s long history as a War Memorial building. The reinvigorated Outdoor Grounds paved the way for the return of Rainbow Summer, which launched our 2023/24 season, allowing us to continue to offer programming and arts opportunities to our community and to partner with area organizations. This fulfills our strategic goals of creating a more racially representative, diverse, and inclusive community and being a welcoming gathering place for all.

MPAC’s Cultural Ambassador, Donald Driver, joined us in January for a three-day residency with Step Afrika!, an award-winning African American dance company dedicated to the art of stepping. You can learn more about this exciting residency on page 8. Our partnership with Driver as Cultural Ambassador continues to promote the power of the arts, culture, and community engagement by making the performing arts more accessible to underserved youth, families, and communities of color throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. This program illustrates the intentional, innovative actions that MPAC is taking to make the arts more accessible, engage a more diverse audience, and focus on building connections through high-quality arts and entertainment that reflect the Milwaukee community.

Looking ahead, we are energized by the impact we are making on our community and the potential for future growth.

We are especially grateful for the generosity of our donors, who have grown tremendously in numbers. Their unwavering support truly fuels our mission. We are committed to building on this momentum and continuing to serve as a hub for artistic expression and cultural enrichment in Milwaukee.

Thank you to our donors, subscribers, partners, and audiences for joining us this season at the Marcus Performing Arts Center. Together, we can create a community that celebrates and champions the transformative power of the arts in Milwaukee and beyond.

Kevin Giglinto President & CEO

Lori Craig

Board Chair

Ray Wilson

Immediate Past Chair

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ABOUT US A mission-based non-profit organization located in downtown Milwaukee, the Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) brings high-quality arts and cultural programming to Southeastern Wisconsin. MPAC strives to act as an energizing force that connects the community to the world through collaboration, innovation, social engagement, and the transformative power of the performing arts.

Serving more than 200,000 people annually through multiple performance series and community events, MPAC brings a diverse range of celebrated performing arts to the region including Broadway at the Marcus Center, MPAC Presents, Dance, Jazz, and additional special performances from internationally renowned artists. MPAC’s education, community engagement, and inclusion initiatives provide free experiences designed to engage young audiences and serve students and life-long learners.

A fixture in Milwaukee for over 50 years, MPAC is home to four major resident companies: Black Arts MKE, First Stage, The Florentine Opera, and Milwaukee Ballet. MPAC is proud to be part of the Milwaukee Theater District as well as a dedicated War Memorial facility, honoring those who bravely served our country.

Mission: The Marcus Performing Arts Center acts as an energizing force that connects our community to the world through collaboration, innovation, social engagement, and the transformative power of live performing arts.

Vision: The Marcus Performing Arts Center is the region’s world-class gathering place for all.

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2022/23 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS The Marcus Performing Arts Center is committed to providing diverse programming that inspires, educates, and connects all of us through the performing arts. Whether you have generously donated, dedicated your time as a volunteer, or attended a performance this season, we are grateful for your role in our arts community. Thank you for your contribution in bringing world-class artistic experiences to life in Milwaukee at the Marcus Performing Arts Center!

2022/23 SEASON MARKED BY MULTIPLE SELL-OUTS The second year of programming after reopening saw strong attendance for key titles and the Johnson Financial Group Broadway at the Marcus Center Series. In total, this year’s season generated over $32.4 million of economic impact for Milwaukee.

REIMAGINED OUTDOOR GROUNDS Renovations to the Marcus Performing Arts Center’s Outdoor Grounds were completed this year – a reimagining of the space and campus along with a new War Memorial.

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STUDENT MATINEE SERIES MPAC’s Student Matinee Series continued to grow, featuring 5 special daytime performances from world-class artists for over 7,500 youth in our region!

ARTIST RESIDENCIES OFFER ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES Throughout the season, MPAC offered masterclasses and workshops with professional artists for our community, including 2 extended multi-day artist residencies.

In January, the Marcus Center hosted a 3-day residency with Step Afrika!, an award-winning African American dance company dedicated to the art of stepping.

The Nrityagram Dance Ensemble and Chitrasena Dance Company came to Milwaukee in April for a week-long engagement featuring performances, workshops, Q&A sessions, and private events.

18TH ANNUAL BASH On June 18, 500+ guests celebrated the culmination of the Marcus Performing Arts Center’s successful 2022/23 season at the 18th Annual BASH. Guests enjoyed an incredible performance from Broadway star Cheyenne Jackson with special guest performers from Milwaukee High School of the Arts, Ronald Reagan High School, and Wauwatosa West High School. Over $250,000 was raised to support our mission-based programs.

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“I think that we’ve seen through this program just how galvanizing it can truly be. We want to share this, we want to build this community. Stepping is something that is literally done in celebration of community.”

- Artis Olds, Director of Arts Education and Community Programs

STEPPING UP TO MAKE AN iMPACt In January, 2023 the Marcus Performing Arts Center proudly presented a three-day residency with Step Afrika!, an award-winning African American dance company dedicated to the art of stepping, in partnership with MPAC Cultural Ambassador Donald Driver.

As artists from Step Afrika! shared their rich traditions of stepping, MPAC was filled with energy and excitement. Two engaging workshops brought together individuals of all ages and backgrounds, fostering creativity, unity, and cultural appreciation. A highlight of the residency was a captivating student matinee performance, where over 2,000 young people experienced the power of live performance.

Audiences were treated to a mesmerizing public performance, followed by a Q&A session that provided attendees with a deeper understanding of the art form and its cultural significance.

Additionally, in a collaborative effort with the Divine 9 Greek organizations within the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) of Milwaukee, MPAC hosted a Roll Call showcase. MPAC also partnered with HYFIN to facilitate a panel discussion, which served as a platform for dialogue and reflection and sparked meaningful conversations within the community.

Step Afrika!’s residency left a lasting impact on Milwaukee and truly aligned with our goals to advance racial equity, diversity, and inclusion through transformative artistic experiences. This residency showcased the power of the arts to unite, educate, and transform lives.

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OUR COMMITMENT TO REDI

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The Marcus Performing Arts Center’s Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI) Action Plan commits to creating a more racially representative and equitable community at MPAC so that we may continue to build bridges between diverse members of our community through high-quality arts and entertainment.

As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, MPAC is excited to share the latest metrics and progress of our REDI Action Plan initiatives. These metrics not only reflect our dedication to creating a more equitable and welcoming community but also serve as a roadmap for continued growth and improvement.

REDI ACTION PLAN GOALS SURPASSED AND/OR ON TRACK •

MPAC’s Board of Directors is 45% BIPOC and 50% female

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More than 50% of the artists presented by MPAC are BIPOC in the 2022/23 season

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Over the past few years, MPAC commissioned several artistic works by BIPOC artists

MPAC Board of Directors Receives National Recognition MPAC was one of 20 boards recognized as a finalist for the 2022 National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Awards.

These national awards recognize boards that have improved their governance and created long-term value for stakeholders by implementing forwardthinking diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.

Finalists were celebrated at the NACD DE&I Awards Gala at Gotham Hall in New York City on December 7, 2022. NACD received more than 150 nominations for this year’s awards, and MPAC was one of four organizations recognized nationally in the Nonprofit Organization category.

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MPAC BY THE NUMBERS

200K+ ANNUAL ATTENDEES 550+

ARTISTS PRESENTED ON OUR STAGES

400+

PERFORMANCES IN THE 2022/23 MPAC SEASON

$32.4M ECONOMIC IMPACT FROM 2022/23 SEASON 12

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8K+

HOURS OF VOLUNTEERISM ANNUALLY

10K+

7.9K+

YOUTH SERVED ANNUALLY

ANNUAL ARTS SUBSCRIBERS

50+

YEARS SERVING OUR COMMUNITY LOWER

HIGHER

IMPACT BY COUNTY

MPAC attracts patrons from nearly all Wisconsin’s counties. The map highlights ticket sales that include audience zip code data.

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FINANCIAL SUMMARY As we continue our business model shift towards a diverse mix of community and cultural programming, rentals, and increased philanthropic giving, the Marcus Performing Arts Center prioritizes transparency and accountability.

We are so grateful for the support of our donors, subscribers, audiences, and partners, whose generosity empowers us to make a difference in the lives of those that we serve. As stewards of your support, we are committed to providing a comprehensive overview of how we manage and allocate resources to fulfill our mission, demonstrating the impact of your investment in our organization.

Fundraising 12%

Ancillary Services 12%

REVENUES

Government Support 4%

$16.3M

Facility 5%

Programming 66%

Fundraising 3% General & Administrative 6%

EXPENSES $17.3M

The annual income statement results displayed do not incorporate non-cash depreciation expense.

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Programming 91%

2022/23 SEASON SPONSORS MPAC is incredibly grateful to the following partners for their generous commitment and investment in our mission.

OFFICIAL HOTEL PARTNER

The Marcus Performing Arts Center is supported in part by grants from the Wisconsin Arts Board and Milwaukee Arts Board, with funds from the State of Wisconsin, the National Endowment for the Arts, and Arts Midwest. Marcus Performing Arts Center is a proud affiliate of United Performing Arts Fund.

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COMMUNITY & EDUCATIONAL PARTNERS The Marcus Performing Arts Center is proud to partner with a variety of regional partners on our annual performance series, community engagement & inclusion programs, and civic events. Partners are selected based on their ability to further our racial equity, diversity, and inclusion goals. Thank you to our partners in our 2022/23 season!

Health & Wellness • • • • • •

Barre Milwaukee Children’s Wisconsin Froedtert Health HIR Wellness Institute Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee

Social Service • • • • • • • • •

Bay View Community Center Housing Authority of Milwaukee Independence First Milwaukee Center for Independence Neighborhood House of Milwaukee Salvation Army Silver Spring Neighborhood Center St. Ann Center UMOS

Professional Service Partners • • • • • •

Hmong American Friendship Association HPGM National Panhellenic Council of Milwaukee Professional Dimensions Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce WI Veterans Chamber of Commerce

Education & Youth Partners • • •

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee Boy Scouts of America

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Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Make-A-Wish Wisconsin Milwaukee Teacher’s Education Association Milwaukee Public Schools Milwaukee Youth Sports Alliance Next Door PEARLS for Teen Girls Running Rebels St. Rose Youth & Family Center UWM Peck School of the Arts

Arts Partners • • • • • • • • •

HYFIN In The Dance Café Latino Arts LocoMotion Dance Company Milwaukee Jazz Institute Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra Signature Dance Company TBEY Arts Center TRUE Skool, Inc.

Additional Community Partners • • • • • • • •

Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancement (ABLE) Consulate of Mexico in Milwaukee Mexican Fiesta Milwaukee County Transit System Milwaukee Downtown / BID #21 Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition Southeastern Oneida Tribal Services WGIRLS Milwaukee

RESIDENT COMPANIES In addition to offering our own arts and cultural programming for the community, the Marcus Performing Arts Center serves as the home for four resident companies that present many of their performances at MPAC: Black Arts MKE, First Stage, The Florentine Opera, and Milwaukee Ballet.

BLACK ARTS MKE Black Arts MKE (BAMKE)’s mission is to increase the availability and quality of African American arts and culture. In the 2022/23 season, BAMKE presented 3 productions at MPAC: the 7th Annual Black Nativity by Langston Hughes, Theatre for Young Audiences: Harlem Renaissance, and the world premiere of Zuri’s Crown.

FIRST STAGE First Stage touches hearts and transforms lives through professional theater productions that engage, enlighten and entertain. First Stage’s Family Series at the Todd Wehr Theater is geared towards children from ages 3 and up to ages 10 and up. Productions featured at MPAC this season included: Arthur™ and Friends Make a Musical!, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™: The Musical, Carmela Full of Wishes, The SpongeBob Musical, and Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds.

THE FLORENTINE OPERA The Florentine Opera is Milwaukee’s oldest performing arts organization, producing a full range of operatic works reflecting the highest musical and theatrical standards. During their 89th season, the Florentine Opera presented several works at MPAC: Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette, Mozart’s Così fan tutte REMIX, and Rossini’s Il Barbiere di Siviglia.

MILWAUKEE BALLET Founded in 1970, Milwaukee Ballet strives to inspire its audiences to think within and beyond traditional ballet through the presentation of quality performances and the implementation of education opportunities. The 2022/23 Season of Timeless Tales featured Michael Pink’s Swan Lake, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Peter Pan. The season also included Milwaukee’s beloved holiday tradition: The Nutcracker.

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MPAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Lori A. Craig, Board Chair PNC Bank

David Marcus, Vice Chair/Chair Elect Marcus Investments, LLC

Damani Short, Treasurer Lexico

Portia Young, Secretary Sargento

Raymond L. Wilson, Chair Retired - PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP

Mike Abuls CG Schmidt, Inc.

Michelle Mattson We Energies

Eric L. Conley Froedtert Hospital

Laurie Navarro Bergum Perlick Corporation

Grady L. Crosby Northwestern Mutual

Chad Neumann PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP

Jodi Gibson Zoological Society of Milwaukee

Kathleen Dohearty Penniston Branigan Communications

Mushir Hassan, MD Network Health

James R. Popp Johnson Financial Group

Jay Hughes Retired - MGIC

Lynn Sprangers Community Volunteer

Syneathia LaGrant ManpowerGroup

Toya Washington Community Volunteer

David Lee WUWM 89.7

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MPAC ANNUAL DONORS We are so grateful to all the donors who have made a pledge or gift(s) to the Marcus Performing Arts Center. Thank you for supporting our mission to connect our community to the world through collaboration, innovation, social engagement, and the transformative power of live performing arts.

The following list represents organizations and individuals who have made a cumulative contribution of $250 or more between September 1, 2022 and September 19, 2023.

To learn more about our exclusive donor benefits or to make your gift today, visit MarcusCenter.org/GIVE LUMINARY • $50,000+ Ambassador Hotel Milwaukee Anonymous Bader Philanthropies, Inc. Herzfeld Foundation Johnson Financial Group Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel Ticketmaster LLC ANCHOR • $25,000+ Fields Automotive Group Greater Milwaukee Foundation Mars Family Foundation Northwestern Mutual Foundation LEADER • $10,000+ AmaWaterways and Legendary World Anon Charitable Trust Donald and Donna Baumgartner Laurie Bergum Navarro Brewers Community Foundation Broadway Across America Tina Eickermann Heidi Lofy ManpowerGroup David and Melina Marcus Meier Family Foundation MPS Partnership for the Arts & Humanities National Endowment for the Arts PepsiCo PNC Foundation Sazama’s Fine Catering THINKLimo United Performing Arts Fund

Ray and Kelly Wilson Wisconsin Arts Board SUSTAINER • $5,000+ Ballard Spahr LLP BMO Harris CG Schmidt, Inc Dr. Eric Durant and Scott Swickard Hallman Lindsay Evan and Marion Helfaer Foundation Jacqueline Herd-Barber and Michael Barber Elizabeth Kozinski Milwaukee Arts Board Northwestern Mutual US Bank Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin PRODUCER • $2,500+ 54 Hands Productions Mike and Tia Abuls Anonymous Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Arts Midwest Baird Bollywood Grill LLC Educators Credit Union Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Kathy Ann Edwards and Earl Benjamin Kimara and Chad Ellefson Greater Milwaukee Foundation Richard and Maribeth Meeusen Charitable Fund The Hagopian Family HGA Architects and Engineers Hive Orthodontics

Independent Physicians of Wisconsin Johnson Controls, Inc. Kujawa Enterprises Inc. Syneathia and Robert LaGrant Lexico Tara Mangelsen MGIC Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee County CAMPAC Milwaukee County Office of Equity Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation Dr. Waleed and Janan Najeeb Peck Foundation Karen Rhyan Rodizio Grill Sam’s Place Jazz Café Shake Shack Dan and Lynn Tarrence Transfer Pizzeria Café AMBASSADOR • $1,000+ Anonymous Chad and Katie Anthony Betty Arndt Julie and Alyssa Balch John and Robbin Barnes Barre Milwaukee George Batayias James and Lisa Bayer William Berezowitz David and Cindy Bock Lory Bowman Stewart Brase Lloyd Brown

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Thomas and Marcia Buhler Ted and Tammy Cabili Scott and Susan Cohen Bob Coletti Chris and Judi Collins Fr. David Cooper Lori Craig Grady and Monique Crosby Lisa and Aaron Cross Barbara Deichl and Rebecca Seevers Katie and Chuck Dillow Bill and Karen Elliott Chris Fiasca Pat and Lori Fox Howard Frankenthal The Molly and David Fritz Family Jessalyn Frost Steven Gabert Gibb Building Maintenance Company Laura and Tom Gough Greater Milwaukee Foundation Bruce and Marianne Miller Fund Jim and Shauna Grenz Jay and Shelly Grokowsky Gruber Law Offices, LLC Gary Grunewald John Hackbart Doug and Angela Heding Jacqueline Heling Ralph and Margaret Hollmon Kelly Hougom Dante and Jennifer Houston Jay and Diana Hughes Megan and Steve Huse The Irwin Family Islamic Society of Milwaukee Jason and Carrie Kelroy Brian Klarkowski Dee Ann Kraus Landmark Credit Union Matthew Lilla Steve and Dee Dee Mackie Paul Mathews and Colleen Fitzgerald Catherine Mattke Michelle Mattson Katherine May-Wolanski Angela Maynard Mary Jo and Guy McDonald Tia Medley Scott Mila The Miller-Schuett Family Sandra Molenda Mark and Lori Muench Janissa Muller Melissa and Eric Nelsen Kelly Neumann Jerry and Robyn Novak Anne Noyes Laurie Ocepek George and Rita Olson Kelly Pedersen Lindsey Polakowski Mark and Betsy Porst Corrie Prunuske Christopher Quinn Sean and Emily Raclaw Louisa and Harrison Rae Jeffrey Rasmussen Tim and Crystal Rennicke Carol Riegert Janice Rodden Steve Sazama Barbara Schellhaass Michael Schilling Gary and Brenda Schmid Angie Schneider James Shapiro The Sheeley Family Tim and Richella Singers Michelle Sirinek

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Ruby Soik Ruthann and John Spaay Lynn Sprangers Sprengel Real Estate Group Zachary Staszewski Jayson and Angela Stemo The Stetter Family Sugar Shack Sweet Shoppe Annie L. Teufel John Thomas Cari Thompson Keri Torgerson Rick and Carol Treadwell Rebecca and Michael Villegas Adam Vlaj Tracey Wadsworth Robert and Heather Werhand Chelsea Willie John Wittkowske and Margaret Wittkowske John and Mary Yentz Greg and Michele Young Dennis and Michelle Zagrodnik Kym Zillmer Michael and Andrea Zimmerman STEWARD • $500+ Sandi Adams Ihsan Atta Krista and Andrew Bainbridge Heather Bauer Jennifer Bauer Roche Mark and Cathy Beck Geoffrey and Karen Bilda Sarah Brown Claudine and Brian Butzine Margaret Cain Eric DeGroot Jonathan Dehlinger Charlene and Thomas Deibele Catherine Delahunt Thomas and Carol Dohoney Debra and Jonathan Eder Jodi Gibson Kelly Gramblicka Nicholas Hansen Dianna Higgins Kelly Hoesly Dana Johnson Nathan Keller Kathryn Kotowski Lisa Laskowski Justin Lauria-Banta Sheryl Leonard-Schneck and Tom Schneck James Longley Randall Malone Dawn Manthei Chris Marschka Tami and Bruce Martin Jessica and Todd Mathias Jill and David Meyers John Archibald and Helen Mueller Thad Nation Kelly Radtke Karen and Bill Rajki Koda Rebernak Maureen Sellin Jim Sheeley Luz Sosa Camille Spella Michael and Marcy Stone Fred and Leigh Tabak Michelle Toussaint Batul Valika Robert Vitt Brian and Julie Waldhart The Wilgenbusch Family Dawn Williams Jane Wochos and Bill Nehr

FRIEND • 250+ Kevin Allebach Eileen Andes Fred and Erin Ankebrant Anonymous (2) Irissol Arce The Barrett Family Tanya Baynes Jonathan Bemis The Bilsborough Family Marsi Black Charles Bley Logan Borchardt and Olivia Sehi Catherine Breitenbucher Charles and Nicole Bronte The Brown Family Charles and Jennifer Brown Bill and Michelle Buerger Laurie Buffington Mary E. Burns Mark and Linda Carlson Lee Carone Elizabeth Carr The Casuga Family Alison Ceille Mary Anne Ceraso-Alioto Bridget Chumlea Ryan and Jennifer Clissa Betsy and Dan Corry Emma M. Cowen Richard Czeszynski Bonnie Daleness Virginia Debbink Susan Diehl Kathleen and Scott Dohearty The Durrell-Johnson Family Shelby Eddings Sandra Engel John Ericsen Jamie Esser Katie Falk Carole and Dale Faught David and Susan Fondrie Peter Friend Robert Gallagher Timothy Goggins Stephanie Graham Barbara Haig Michael Hansen Chamberlain Harlan Christopher Harroun Phillip Hawkins Melanie Heimer James Heinzen Brian Henke Katie and Andrew Hill Patricia Hoff Alyson Horton Marcus Hu Dawn Hutchison-Weiss Ross Janes Daniel Jorvig Karen Kieckhefer Laura and Eric Kirkegaard Nathan Klein David Koenig Julie and Frank Korb Sean Kramer Gary and Nancy Kuhl Douglas and Shannon Langer Benito and Shirley Leatherwood-Garrett Nancy and Lance Lehninger Tracy Lemmer William and Constance Lindberg Sara Lindeke Emily Lofy Rebeca Lopez Jennifer Mackinnon

Dakota Maker John Markwiese Mary Anne Martiny Jamie Mcadam Elyse McWherter Paul and MaryJo Menzel Kate and Dan Meyer Kristin Miller Andy Mixell Theodore and Kelsey Molinari Katie Molter Tonya Nienhaus Erica Norris John and Monique Olsen The Overholt Family Brianna Paul William John and Tara Pedriana Jeffrey and Lisa Pereles Jeffery Peters and Teresa Wester-Peters Brandon and Sheena Polachowski Trevor Raasch Tracy and Patrick Rath Donna Reed Lisa Reinhardt Mary Reynolds Richard Roy Alicia and Bryan Sadoff James Sazama Peter and Kristi Scharl Daniel Schley David Schroeder Katrina Schroeder Donald Schultz Nancy and Tom Shirley Monica Shukla Signarama Milwaukee Monica Skarban The Skotarzak Family Adrin Smith Arlene and Jerry Spencer Ellen Sprehe Ken and Marcy Stanczyk Jenny Steffens Jason and Kelly Strains Martina Sullivan-Konyn Jennifer and Brian Teunissen Ann Margaret Tylenda Ellan Vannoy Joy Vertz Parker White Wendy Wiegerling Pamela Williams Portia Young Megan Zabkowicz Renee Zernia and Mallory Collins TRIBUTE GIVING In memory of Gail Ellis from Gary Ellis In memory of Geraldine A. Kirsch from Wayne J. Kirsch In memory of Jerry Martynski from Donna Martynski In memory of Art and Lyn Murawski from Nadine Flemming In honor of Brianna Paul from Angela Kuffel In memory of Jean Riebe from Karen Magedanz In memory of Keith Van Eyck from Autumn Casselbury For any changes or questions about your listing, please contact Chelsie Septer in the Development office at csepter@marcuscenter.org or 414-755-3974.

DONOR SPOTLIGHT: THE PECK FAMILY FOUNDATION The Peck Family Foundation’s recent capital contribution of $500,000 to the Marcus Performing Arts Center underscores a philanthropic legacy deeply entwined with the advancement of the arts in Milwaukee. Their generous gift will add two additional Bernie’s Bars to the recently renovated Outdoor Grounds.

These additions will join existing areas of the building named after the Peck family, including the Peck Lobby and Peck Pavilion, and the original Bernie’s Bar in the Anello Atrium.

The Peck Family Foundation’s philanthropy extends beyond financial contributions; it is a testament to their belief in the transformative power of the arts to foster community pride and engagement. Over the years, the foundation has provided significant support to MPAC, contributing to various projects that enhance the facility’s accessibility, functionality, and aesthetic appeal.

These improvements reflect Bernie Peck’s vision of philanthropy as a vehicle for enhancing the quality of life for Milwaukee’s citizens, a legacy of generosity that continues to shape the city’s cultural landscape.

At the 18th annual BASH, the Peck Foundation was honored with the Visionary iMPACt Award for their long-standing philanthropic commitment to advancing and amplifying the arts in Milwaukee. That commitment to generosity and improving quality of life has had an immeasurable impact on our thriving arts community in Milwaukee, especially at the Marcus Performing Arts Center.

Thank you to the Peck Family Foundation for their support!

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MPAC STAFF & ADMINISTRATION Executive Leadership Kevin Giglinto – President & CEO Lory Bowman – VP of Marketing & Communications Katie Dillow – CFO & VP of Finance & Administration Jared Duymovic – VP of Programming & Engagement Ken Harris – VP of Venue Operations Megan Huse – VP of Development Aixa Stelter – Executive Assistant Development Linnéa Booher – Director of Development Anthony D. Smith – Director of Community

Partnerships Chelsie Septer – Development Specialist JJ Bushman – Development Intern Finance & Administration Lori Muench – Sr. Director of Finance Kristina Kudrynskyy – Accounting Supervisor Laura Vazquez – Accountant Magda Hoffman – Sr. Human Resources Director Ana Castillo – Human Resources Generalist Marketing & Communications John Barnes – Director of Group Sales Christopher Barnes – Group Sales Associate Daron Wolf – Sr. Marketing Manager Jennifer Han – Communications & Media Relations Manager Mallori Taylor – Creative Manager Michaela Beal – Digital Marketing Specialist Lauren Harkness – Marketing Associate James Doyle – Director of Ticketing Services Chris Ouchie – Ticketing Services Manager J. F. Jolly – Event Ticketing Supervisor Keyona Jones – Event Ticketing Supervisor Sarai Lopez – Event Ticketing Supervisor Will Akers – Box Office Associate Joanne Bartel – Box Office Associate Kevin Hanrahan – Box Office Associate Mark Hanson – Box Office Associate Courtney King – Box Office Associate

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Annette Kirchen – Box Office Associate Jessica McCall – Box Office Associate Mike O’Donnell – Box Office Associate Rachel Reimer – Box Office Associate Bob Schaab – Box Office Associate Sara Truex – Box Office Associate Bobby Wolfe – Box Office Associate Melissa Wolfe – Box Office Associate Ana Wolfe-Walker – Box Office Associate Programming & Engagement John Hassig – Director of Programming & Education Nadia Olker – Director of Venue Rentals Sara Bywater – Venue Rental Coordinator Venue Operations Billy VanCleave – Volunteer Services Manager Shayla Finley – Sr. House Manager Dana Bannach – House Manager Tatianna Brimley – House Manager Alex Cook – House Manager Greta Lowry – House Manager Lisa Marion-Howard – House Manager Katarina Whalen – House Manager George Batayias – Director of Technical Services Mia Vilanova – Production Supervisor Matt Glynn – Head Fly Person Joseph Pearson – Head Electrician Nick Symes – Head Audio James Cherry – Sr. Director of Facility Engineering Michael Weber – Lead Engineer Dao Vang – Assistant Lead Engineer Daniel Collins – Engineer II Jim Fisher – Engineer III Jim Ross – Engineer III David Sopinski – Electrician Sao Vang – Engineer I Venue Security: BEST Crowd Management Parking Management: Interstate Parking

OUR MISSION The Marcus Performing Arts Center acts as an energizing force that connects our community to the world through collaboration, innovation, social engagement, and the transformative power of live performing arts.

OUR VISION The Marcus Performing Arts Center is the region’s world-class gathering place for all.

The Marcus Performing Arts Center’s strong financial management and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, the world’s largest and most trusted nonprofit evaluator.

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CONTACT Marcus Performing Arts Center 929 N. Water Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 MarcusCenter.org 414.273.7206

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