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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
“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
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.
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.
• MPAC’s Board of Directors is 45% BIPOC and 50% female
• More than 50% of the artists presented by MPAC are BIPOC in the 2022/23 season
• Over the past few years, MPAC commissioned several artistic works by BIPOC artists
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.
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
8K+ HOURS OF VOLUNTEERISM ANNUALLY
7.9K+ ANNUAL ARTS SUBSCRIBERS 10K+ YOUTH SERVED ANNUALLY 50+ YEARS SERVING OUR COMMUNITY
MPAC attracts patrons from nearly all Wisconsin’s counties. The map highlights ticket sales that include audience zip code data.
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.
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.
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
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee
Boy Scouts of America
• 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
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 (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 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 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.
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
Lori A. Craig, Board Chair PNC Bank
David Marcus, Vice Chair/Chair Elect Marcus Investments, LLC
Portia Young, Secretary Sargento
Mike Abuls CG Schmidt, Inc.
Eric L. Conley Froedtert Hospital
Grady L. Crosby Northwestern Mutual
Jodi Gibson
Zoological Society of Milwaukee
Mushir Hassan, MD Network Health
Jay Hughes Retired - MGIC
Syneathia LaGrant ManpowerGroup
David Lee
WUWM 89.7
Damani Short, Treasurer Lexico
Raymond L. Wilson, Chair Retired - PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
Michelle Mattson We Energies
Laurie Navarro Bergum Perlick Corporation
Chad Neumann PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
Kathleen Dohearty Penniston Branigan Communications
James R. Popp Johnson Financial Group
Lynn Sprangers Community Volunteer
Toya Washington Community Volunteer
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
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
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
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.
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!
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
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
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.
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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