Complexions Contemporary Ballet (Photo by Jim Coleman)
Dear FRIENDS
Michelle Witt | Executive and Artistic Director
Looking back on this past season at Meany Center, we’re filled with gratitude and excitement. Every performance invited us to connect, discover and experience something new.
From the stage to the classroom to our public spaces, creativity thrived. Artists crossed genres, cultures and generations, reminding us of the shared humanity at the heart of every performance.
We were honored to welcome Rhiannon Giddens as our Artistic Partner this season. Her inspiring series, The Transcendence of Cultural Connections, brought us five powerful performances that showed how music and art can bring people together. Our continued work with former Artistic Partner Marc Bamuthi Joseph, From Artistic Joy to Collective Wellness, reminded us of the deep healing power of the arts.
Throughout the year, the themes of justice, resilience and hope ran strong. Artists shared stories with honesty and joy, sparking empathy and understanding. In a world that often feels divided, the season offered space for reflection, renewal and connection.
Thank you for being part of our Meany family. Your presence and support make everything we do possible — and we can’t wait to welcome you back.
On the MEA NY STAGE
EX MACHINA/ROBERT LEPAGE & CIRQUE
FLIP FABRIQUE: SLAM!
SLAM! fused Lepage’s theatrical and multimedia genius with FLIP Fabrique’s energetic acrobatics. The result was an avant-garde blend of circus, illusion and the larger-than-life spectacle of world wrestling.
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TONGA CHEOL: WEAVING MUSIC IN THE NEW IRELAND
This vibrant concert of Congolese rhythms with Irish folk and jazz introduced audiences to immigrantinfluenced traditions seldom heard in U.S. venues.
LILA DOWNS
Downs’ concert was a tapestry of Mexican folk, ranchera and contemporary songs. Her powerful voice and storytelling brought the audience to its feet, inspiring both celebration and solidarity.
TESSA LARK, JOSHUA ROMAN AND EDGAR MEYER
Mixing Bach, bluegrass and Meyer’s newest work, the trio delivered a genre-defying concert. Their performance revealed the eclecticism of chamber music, sparking spontaneous ovations.
PILOBOLUS: RE:CREATION
In re:CREATION, dancers morphed into living sculptures, seamlessly blending shadow play with breathtaking athleticism. Through movement, humor and connection, they reminded us that creativity is fundamental to the human experience.
PURA FÉ AND CHARLY LOWRY: INDIGENOUS WOMEN
Blending Tuscarora roots with soulful Americana, Fé and Lowry’s music amplified Indigenous voices and built a deep connection with Seattle communities through story and song.
EMANUEL AX
Performing Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, alongside works by Schoenberg and Schumann, Ax brought warmth and insight to every note in a deeply expressive recital that felt both intimate and universal.
ISRAELI CHAMBER PROJECT WITH HILA BAGGIO, SOPRANO
Schoenberg’s Pierrot Lunaire, semi-staged and featuring Hila Baggio’s expressive vocals, transformed the composer’s surreal cabaret into a haunting, theatrical experience.
MARK O’CONNOR’S AN APPALACHIAN CHRISTMAS FEATURING MAGGIE O’CONNOR
Featuring virtuosic fiddle, guitar and storytelling, the O’Connors shared holiday music rooted in Appalachian and Pacific Northwest traditions, bringing warmth and hometown charm to Meany.
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The British ensemble’s a cappella brilliance ranged from Renaissance motets to pop, showcasing their impeccable harmony and the limitless possibilities of their eight unique voices in this holiday program.
JIM COLEMAN
LARA DOWNES
LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO
The all-male cast pirouetted through Swan Lake with technical bravura and comic genius. Their hilarious send-up of ballet tradition delighted audiences with dance that transcends gender boundaries.
KODŌ: WARABE
With thunderous drums and ritual precision, Kodō delivered an electrifying taiko performance. Their rhythms stirred the spirit and invited the audience into joyful, communal energy.
CONRAD TAO AND CALEB TEICHER: COUNTERPOINT
This tap-and-piano dialogue was a revelation, riffing from Bach to Gershwin, blurring boundaries between music and movement in real time with surprising wit, rhythm and harmony.
AMJAD ALI KHAN, AMAAN ALI BANGASH & AYAAN ALI BANGASH
The legendary sarod master and his sons shared North Indian ragas spanning generations. Seattle audiences experienced a rare, intergenerational dialogue between members of the first family of the sarod.
ISIDORE STRING QUARTET
With youthful energy and tight ensemble playing, the quartet performed Mozart, Beethoven and a new work by Billy Childs. Their fresh interpretations earned them instant Meany fans.
Twenty-five leading artists and ensembles performed in the 2024–25 Season, including eight who graced the Meany stage for the very first time.
RONALD K. BROWN/EVIDENCE
Open Door and The Equality of Night and Day wove West African dance, gospel and spoken word into a reflection on justice and community. The performance powerfully connected diasporic cultures and histories.
JEREMY DENK
Denk’s traversal of Bach’s Partitas was a masterclass in musical storytelling. Each suite unfolded with clarity, insight and a sense of discovery, captivating audiences with Denk’s signature style.
SILKROAD ENSEMBLE: UPLIFTED VOICES
Directed by Rhiannon Giddens, the program spotlighted global traditions of women and non-binary artists — from Japan to the Tuscarora Nation. It shared stories and music rarely heard together on one stage.
ALONZO KING LINES BALLET: DEEP RIVER
Deep River united visionary choreography with Lisa Fischer’s soaring vocals and Jason Moran’s jazz experimentation. Combining classical ballet with contemporary dance, the company explored themes of resilience and hope.
LARA DOWNES: THIS LAND
This Land featured Black and women composers, blending classical and jazz influences. Downes’ performance illuminated overlooked stories, moving listeners toward a more inclusive musical canon.
TAJ MAHAL AND LEYLA MCCALLA: BLACK BANJO
Curated by Rhiannon Giddens, this program traced the banjo’s journey from Africa to America. In a new artistic collaboration, the blues legend and McCalla offered a journey through music history and tradition.
THIRD COAST PERCUSSION WITH JESSIE MONTGOMERY
TCP, joined by Montgomery, performed her percussion quartet paired with Lou Harrison’s gamelan-inspired violin concerto, transporting the audience into a sound world at the intersection of tradition and modernity.
COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLET
In a tribute to U2, dancers translated the band’s anthems into bold, contemporary movement. Their performance thrilled with athleticism, precision and emotional impact.
JONATHAN BISS
Biss’ performance of Schubert’s late sonatas, and a new work by Tyshawn Sorey, was deeply personal. Through spoken insights and expressive playing, he invited us into the composers’ worlds of struggle and transcendence.
HAMID RAHMANIAN’S SONG OF THE NORTH
Bringing the Persian Shahnameh to life, this cinematic shadow play featured 500 handmade puppets and live animation. A visual and musical epic, it enchanted audiences of all ages.
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CONNECTION
Meany Center’s 2024–25 Season showcased visionary artists whose bold, inclusive work challenged norms, sparked reflection and highlighted the power of creativity on human health and well-being.
From Artistic Joy to Collective Wellness
The initiative From Artistic Joy to Collective Wellness, conceptualized by Marc Bamuthi Joseph in collaboration with Meany Center staff, has become a guiding force for building deeper connections across the University of Washington. In partnership with the UW Resilience Lab, this effort has sparked a campus-wide dialogue exploring how artistic expression contributes to well-being and resilience.
Central to the initiative was a series of conversations engaging faculty, staff and students in reflecting on these themes. The culminating event featured a powerful exchange between Marc Bamuthi Joseph and 2025–26
Artistic Partner Peter Sellars, moderated by Vice Provost Ed Taylor and Megan Kennedy of the Resilience Lab, titled Art, Democracy and Civic Health.
In another conversation, pianist Jonathan Biss spoke about his struggle with performance anxiety, offering a vulnerable and resonant perspective on mental health in the arts. In combination with the full scope of events, this initiative affirms the role of creativity in fostering a more compassionate and connected campus and community culture.
Marc Bamuthi Joseph (left) and Peter Sellars (right); Photo by Michaela Marino
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INSPIRATION
Arts of Course connects UW students to live performances, enhancing learning and fostering community through free tickets, classroom integration and unforgettable experiences that inspire curiosity, insight and creativity.
Bringing Learning to Life
At Meany Center, our Arts of Course initiative makes the performing arts a vibrant part of academic life. In partnership with UW faculty, students in select courses receive free tickets to Meany Center Visiting Artist performances to connect live art with classroom learning. By aligning performances with course themes, the program brings ideas to life in powerful, memorable ways. Students across disciplines say attending a show deepens their understanding and often shifts their perspective. But the impact goes beyond academics. Students describe these experiences as “joyful,” “inspiring” and “unforgettable.” One student shared, “It was especially meaningful to see this show with my class and share the experience — it inspired each of us in different ways.”
Arts of Course is more than just seeing a show. It fosters connection, sparks curiosity and helps students feel a deeper sense of community — enriching both their education and personal growth.
Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE; Photo by Ellen Crane
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MATINEE FEVER
Meany Center inspires the next generation by expanding access to the arts for youth, students and educators through performances and meaningful engagement with visiting artists.
Arts Access for All
Meany Center presents performing artists who inspire creativity, spark conversation and elevate shared experiences that bring the community together. To expand access, we offer a range of free and discounted ticket programs for students, youth and educators.
A highlight of each season is the free student matinee series for Seattle Public Schools, which reaches nearly 5,000 students each year. This year’s performances included Pilobolus, Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE, Alonzo King LINES Ballet and Complexions Contemporary Ballet.
With support from sponsors and community partners, Meany Center distributed $33,670 in free and discounted tickets during the 2024–25 Season. In partnership with TeenTix, we offer $5 tickets to youth, and a separate initiative provides $10 tickets for UW students. Through a collaboration with the Seattle Music Teachers Association, Meany supports music education across the region by inviting music teachers to attend performances.
Reducing barriers to the arts remains central to Meany’s mission and reflects a deep commitment to ensuring access for all members of the community.
Photo by Phil Lanum
Meany Center
VISITING ARTISTS PROGRAM
FINANCIALS
NOTE: Dollar amounts rounded to the nearest thousand.
Support of $580,000 is reported net of a 15.6% administrative overhead fee on self-sustaining revenue, or approximately $214,000 for FY25.
Meany Center Advisory Board
2024–2025
John Robinson, President | Kyra Hokanson Gray, Vice President
Sashi Raghupathy, Vice President | Robert Babs, Treasurer
Manisha Advani
Melinda Bitners
Sara Bowen
Darlene Cheatham
Margie Chen
Luis Fernando Esteban
Dr. M. Elizabeth Halloran
Hsiao-Wuen Hon
Cathy Hughes
Yumi Iwasaki
Susan Joslyn
Megan Kennedy
Sally Kincaid
Olivia Lee
Jeff Lehman
Cecilia Paul Kambiz Parcham-Azad
Jack Percival
Tina Ragen
Donald Rupchock
Marcie Stone
Scott VanGerpen
Gregory Wallace
Ex-Officio Members
Ana Mari Cauce, UW President | Dianne Harris, Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
Gabriel Solis, Divisional Dean of the Arts
Emeritus Board
Matt Krashan, Emeritus Artistic Director
Linda Linford Allen, Cynthia Bayley, Thomas Bayley, Cathryn Booth-LaForce, J.C. Cannon, Elizabeth Cooper, Gail Erickson, Brian Grant, Randy Kerr, Susan Knox, Kurt Kolb, Sheila
Edwards Lange, Frank Lau, Craig Miller, Dick Roth, Eric Rothchild, Jeff Seely, K. Freya
Skarin, Rich Stillman, Dave Stone, Donald Swisher, Lee Talner, Thomas Taylor, David Vaskevitch, Ellen Wallach, Kathleen Wright
In Memoriam
Ellsworth C. “Buster” Alvord, Linda Armstrong, Betty Balcom, Ross Boozikee, Ruth Gerberding, Ernest Henley, Mina Person, Lois Rathvon, Jerry Sanford, Sr.
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo (Photo by Jim Coleman)
PLANNED GIFTS & ENDOWMENTS
Planned Gifts
Linda & Thomas † Allen
Cathryn Booth-LaForce
Wimsey J.N Cherrington
Richard Cuthbert & Cheryl Redd-Cuthbert
Bill & Ruth Gerberding †
Michael & Nancy Kappelman
Matthew & Christina Krashan
Teresa Lawson
Tomilynn † & Dean McManus
Gary L. Menges
Cecilia Paul & Harry Reinert
Lois Rathvon †
David & Marcie Stone
Donald & Gloria Swisher
Lee & Judy Talner
Ellen J. Wallach
Anonymous
Ellsworth C. & Nancy D. Alvord Endowed Fund
Estate of Ellsworth C. Alvord*
Dr. Jacob Heller & Elissa Skerbinc-Heller
J. Randy & Gwen Houser
Deborah Katz
Evgueni & Tatiana Zabokritski
Arts Al!ve — Student Fund for Exploring the Performing Arts
David Aggerholm & Gwendolyn Lundberg
Susan Knox & Weldon Ihrig*
Jennifer Salk
Padmaja Vrudhula
Mina Brechemin Person Endowed Fund
Estate of Mina B. Person*
Total Market Value: $10,507,000 (as of June 30, 2025)
New Contributions to Principal: $396,000
Endowment Distribution: $335,000
Sylvia & Steve Burges Meany Center for the Performing Arts Endowment
Marianne Beirne
Sylvia & Stephen Burges*
Misti Davis
Michael Dryja
Nancy & Eddie Cooper Endowed Fund for Music in Schools
Michael Dryja
David & Marcie Stone*
Padmaja Vrudhula
Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Endowment for Artistic Excellence
Katharyn Alvord Gerlich*
Elaine & Ernest Henley Endowment for Classical Music
Elaine & Ernest Henley*
Dr. Bradford Henley & Ann Rutledge
Dr. Karen Henley & Dr. Laurie Goldman
Joel Gibson & John Martines
Catherine & David Hughes Asian Programming Endowment
Catherine & David Hughes*
Padmaja Vrudhula
Matt Krashan Endowed Fund for Artistic & Educational Excellence in the Performing Arts
Matthew & Christina Krashan
Lee & Judy Talner
(*multiple founders)
Gary L. Menges Endowment for Chamber Music and Dance
Gary L. Menges*
Live Music for World Dance Series Endowed Fund
Cecilia Paul & Harry Reinert*
Meany Center Education Endowment
David Aggerholm & Gwendolyn Lundberg
Jill Hanley Conner
(*multiple founders)
Meany Center Programming Endowment Fund
Jason Herndon (*multiple founders)
Margaret Dora Morrison Meany Endowed Fund
Margaret Dora Morrison*
Elizabeth Rennebohm Music Performance & Education Memorial Endowment
Kristi Rennebohm & Eldon H. Franz*
Gloria Wilson Swisher Music Education & Outreach Endowment
Michael Dryja
Donald & Gloria Swisher*
Deborah Wilson & Ngan Chong Teng
* Endowment founder
† Deceased
Note: Dollar amounts rounded to the nearest thousand.
This listing includes endowment founders and endowment donors from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. For more information on how to make a gift through your will or trust, or to name Meany Center for the Performing Arts as a beneficiary of your retirement plan or insurance policy, please call 206-616-6296 or visit uwfoundation.org/giftplanning.
Tessa Lark (Photo by Lauren Desberg)
Thank You FRIENDS of MEANY
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Pilobolus (Photo by Jim Coleman)
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Adrianne Allen
Matthew Barber
Holly Bays
Dana & Rena Behar
Lynn Borgatta & Larry Chomsky
Katherine Bourbonais &
Donald Ramsey
Kathleen Bracy & William Olwell
Pat Braus & Holly Boone
Robert Brown & Ruth
Washton-Brown
Joshua Bullard
Laylah Bulman
Birgitta Burgans
Hollis Campbell
Margaret Carter
Catherine Cassady
Celia Chandler
Marianne Clarke
Alan & Edith Cohen
Shanlenn Colby
Gavin Cullen
Beth & John Daynes
Alban Dennis
Patrice Donohue
Melisa Doss
Helen Emery von Behrens
Gail & Edmond Eng
Anthony Ercolano
Taylor Feddersen
Elizabeth Gilchrist & John Clarkson
Harold Gillies
Andrea Grey
Stephen Haeck
Susan Hamilton & Timothy Bates
Erin Hawley
Kathleen Helfrich
Lynn & Thomas Heller
Katharine & Frank Holland
Lynn Holmes
Samuel Hunter III
Steph Huske
Robert Jenkins
Lisa Johnson
Barbara & P. Redmond Johnston
Hywel Jones
Erica & Duane Jonlin
Carolyn Kast
Steve Kinsella
Diane Lasko
Serena Lee
Elizabeth Leo
Frans Leppanen
Susan Loh
Julie Lombardo
Peggy Maas
Mary Martin
Robin McCabe
Kimberly McNally
Raquel Mello
Frana Milan
Christopher Miller &
Barbara Day-Miller
Rebecca Miller
Paula Nurius & Gerald Gillmore
Kathleen O’Neill & David Laskin
Joan Ostendorff
Philip Porach & Ronald Niemeyer
Megan Pursell
FRIENDS of MEANY
Ann Rael
Mary Levenson & Paul Higinbotham
Elizabeth Ramage
Marjorie Levy & Larry Lancaster
Jason Reuer
Ariel Lopez & Thomas Finley
Jack & Rachel Riggs
Robert Lowe & Janet Reis
Stephen Scott
Cierra Shawe
Patricia Scott
Kevin Sheets
Charyl & Earl Sedlik
Herbert & Elaine Selipsky
Katherine Bourbonais &
Donald Ramsey
Peter Thurlow
Emily Transue
Kathleen Bracy & William Olwell
Sandra Silberstein & Douglas Brown
M. Tucker
Pat Braus & Holly Boone
Randall Smith & Sharon Metcalf
John Sheets
Robin McCabe
Kimberly McNally
Raquel Mello Frana Milan
Robert Brown & Ruth
Stewart Turley & Catherine Folchert
Carol Young
Maxine Zemko
Anonymous Deceased †
Sara Magee
Jennifer Robbins
Andrew Sherrill
Thomas Southall
Washton-Brown
Jos Vanschagen
Christopher Miller & Barbara Day-Miller
Ronald & Lee Magid
Ellen Roth & Dan Roach
Michael & Edith Ruby
Peter Maier & Elizabeth Tennant
Bernadette Margin
Jennifer Salk
John Martines & Joel Gibson
William Sandal
Mark Saran
Cameron Sparr
Julianne & Bjorn Simpson
Andrea Sledge
Kirsten Springer
Joshua Bullard
Laylah Bulman
Jen Walker
Cynthia Wallace
Rebecca Miller
Paula Nurius & Gerald Gillmore
Kathleen Smith-DiJulio & Donald DiJulio
Diane Stevens
David Stiner
Alexandra Stone
Birgitta Burgans
Hollis Campbell
Greta Ward
Kathleen O’Neill & David Laskin
Robert & Andrea Watson
Joan Ostendorff
Judith Wood
This listing includes Friends of Meany Center who donated during the 2024–2025 season (July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025). If we made an error, our sincere apologies. To update your listing, please call (206) 685-2819 or email supportmeany@uw.edu. Thank you.
This listing includes endowment founders and endowment donors from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. For more information on how to make a gift through your will or trust, or to name Meany Center for the Performing Arts as a beneficiary of your retirement plan or insurance policy, please call 206-685-1001 or 800-284-3679 or visit uwfoundation.org/giftplanning.
THANK YOU to our SUPPORTERS
PHOTO CREDITS: Cover: Complexions Contemporary Ballet Courtesy of the Artist / Dear Friends: Michelle Witt by Lucas Anderson / October: Mahani Teave by Gentileza Grupo Copesa; Mariachi Herencia de México Courtesy of the Artist; Jerusalem Quartet by Felix Broede November: Music for New Bodies by Peter Chenot and Brown Arts Institute Courtesy of AMOC; Jon Kimura Parker by Tara McMullen; Mariam of Amadou & Mariam Courtesy of the Artist; Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui's Sutra with Monks from the Shaolin Temple by Hugo Glendinning / December: Christmas with Cantus: Three Tales of Christmas by Nate Ryan; Michael Feinstein in Coming Home: The Holiday Celebration Courtesy of the Artist; Dianne Reeves by Jerris Madison / January: Karim Sulayman & Sean Shibe by Camilla Greenwell; Leif Ove Andsnes by Helge Hansen and Sony Music Entertainment; Ephrat Asherie Dance with Arturo O’Farrill by Matthew Murphy / February: The Baylor Project by Deneka Peniston; yMusic by Graham Tolbert; Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company: Still/Here, 2024. Photo by Maria Baranova, Courtesy New York Live Arts / March:
PHOTO CREDITS: Cover: Complexions Contemporary Ballet Courtesy of the Artist / Dear Friends: Michelle Witt by Lucas Anderson Back Cover: Complexions Contemporary Ballet by Rachel Neville
Our Core VALUES
Excellence
We are dedicated to the pursuit of excellence and the expansion of human potential through arts and learning.
Innovation
We encourage artistic risk-taking and collaboration to advance new creative expressions and engage important issues of our time.
Connection
We bring diverse artists, community, students and faculty together in transformative experiences that promote the exchange of ideas and perspectives from around the world.
Inspiration
We cultivate the capacity to find joy and meaning through creativity and artistic exploration.
Me a ny C e n t e r MISSION
Meany Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Washington fosters innovative performances that advance public engagement, cultural exchange, creative research and learning through the arts. Meany Center provides opportunities for diverse artists, community, students and faculty to connect in the discovery and exploration of the boundless power of the arts to create positive change in the world.