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The Joffrey Ballet 2018-2019 Impact Report

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2018 2019

Photography featured on this page, page 16, page 24 and the back cover created through a partnership with Cameras and Dancers. Photographed at the Art Institute of Chicago.

Cover Photo Credit: Victoria Jaiani and ensemble in Swan Lake. Photo by Cheryl Mann.
This page: Aaron Renteria. Photo by Therese Niedbala.

Dear Friends,

As I look back on my time as Board Chair, it makes me proud to think about the record-setting sales numbers, the growth of the Joffrey Academy, and the invaluable contributions of our Community Engagement programs in Chicago Public Schools.

But I am most proud of serving an institution with a long-standing culture of hope and optimism. The Joffrey has achieved so much and, in certain ways, changed so little, because at the heart of its success is a collective ideal that numbers can’t measure — we love dance because it elicits joy; we love art because it means hope; we love the Joffrey because it inspires both.

That shared belief led to great things in 2018–2019, including the internationally acclaimed world premiere of Anna Karenina and the highest single-season earned revenue in Joffrey history. We also managed a first-time collaboration with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, highlighted by a world premiere from Stephanie Martinez, a former winner of our Winning Works competition.

The Joffrey will soon embark on a new chapter as the resident dance company at the Lyric Opera House, starting in the fall of 2020. That’s a long way from where it started, and an indication of where it’s going. It’s been an honor to play a role in shaping modern Joffrey history.

I can’t wait to see what’s next.

THE JOFFREY BALLET

ANNA KARENINA LUNCHEON + UNgala

Victoria Jaiani and Alberto Velazquez in Anna Karenina. Photo by Cheryl Mann.

EVENTS

Anna Karenina Luncheon

Co-Chairs | Melissa Trandel and Chrissie Walker

The Anna Karenina Luncheon, held on September 26, 2018 at The Drake, featured an exclusive conversation about the upcoming world premiere production in the winter of 2019. Over 350 guests enjoyed a discussion with choreographer Yuri Possokhov and Joffrey

Company Artists Victoria Jaiani and Alberto Velazquez moderated by The Mary B. Galvin Artistic Director Ashley Wheater.

Presenting Sponsor

Fresenius Kabi

Arabesque Sponsors

Athene

CA Ventures

Citigold®

W.E. O’Neil Construction

UNgala

Co-Chairs | Laura Kofoid and Coco Meers

The UNgala on April 12, 2019 was UNbounded, UNinhibited, and UNconventional. Over 700 guests enjoyed a one-night-only UNparalleled performance at the Lyric Opera House followed by UNexpected dining and experiential entertainment on three levels of the Lyric lobby space. The evening was an incredible preview of the UNlimited possibilities when the Joffrey moves to the Lyric in 2020.

Presenting Sponsor

BMO Wealth Management

Legends

Daniel and Pamella

DeVos Foundation

ITW

William Blair

Innovators

Abbott

The Allstate Insurance Company

Merritt and Adam DeWitt with GrubHub

Patti S. Eylar and Charles R. Gardner

The Farleys, Hoffmanns, Smithburgs, Mansurs, and Higgins

Sabrina and Antonio Gracias

Allegro Sponsors

Mary Kay Mudd Bushonville and Art Bushonville

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute

Neiman Marcus Michigan Avenue

Ms. Maggie Scheyer and Mr. Eric J. Scheyer

Snaidero Chicago

Sherry Lea and Richard S. Holson III

Jet Linx

Anne L. Kaplan

Nancy and Sanfred Koltun

Zach and Anne Lazar with Capital Group Companies, Inc.

Mayer Brown

Coco B. Meers and Ethan Meers

The Northern Trust Company

Mr. and Mrs.

James Owens, Jr.

Chuck Smith and Skadden

Pamela and Russ Strobel

Mr. and Mrs.

Stuart Townsend

Mr. and Mrs.

Ronald V. Waters III

Melissa Trandel, Chrissie Walker and Noren Ungaretti.
Photo by David Loeb.
Coco Meers, Laura Kofoid, Anne L. Kaplan, Greg Cameron, Ashley Wheater, Noren Ungaretti, Anne Lazar, and Zach Lazar. Photo by Dan Rest.

2018–2019 Revenue

$9,186,632 TICKET SALES & TOURING

$7,548,570 CONTRIBUTIONS

$1,501,129 SPECIAL EVENTS

$2,454,288 JOFFREY ACADEMY OF DANCE

$280,434 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

$1,017,324 OTHER SOURCES OF INCOME

$21,988,377

2018–2019 Expenses

$16,380,022 ARTISTIC PRODUCTION

$2,208,516

JOFFREY ACADEMY OF DANCE

$803,717 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

$1,180,150 FUNDRAISING

$1,449,681 SUPPORTING

$424,011

COSTS AND DIRECT BENEFITS TO DONORS RELATED TO SPECIAL EVENTS

$22,446,097

EXPENSES

2018–2019 OPERATING RESULTS

The 2018–2019 season’s world premiere of Anna Karenina resulted in The Joffrey exceeding our box office revenue goals by over $200,000, with $8 million in ticket sales. The Australian Ballet was the co-producing sponsor for this world premiere, resulting in other revenue increasing by $750,000. Giving increased to over $7.5 million, an increase of over $2 million compared to 2018. The Academy ended the year with $2.4 million in tuition earnings, an increase of 7% or $160,000, serving over 700 students and providing over $590,000 in scholarships. Community Engagement also saw program revenue grow by 44% due to the increase in the number of programs and schools served in 2019. Expenses also increased by over $2 million to over $22 million with the new production and the year ended with a deficit of $457,000 prior to depreciation. The deficit will be covered by reserves from prior year’s operating surpluses.

DONORS

Edson Barbosa and Amanda Assucena in Vespertine.
Photo by Cheryl Mann.

Donors

CORPORATE, FOUNDATION, AND GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

The Joffrey Ballet is grateful to our donors for providing funding that ensures quality and engaging experiences for a variety of audiences. The following is a list of donors who made gifts and pledges in support of the Joffrey’s 2018–19 season projects and programs.

$500,000+

Alphawood Foundation Chicago

Clear Channel Airports

$100,000–$499,999

Abbott Fund

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois

Chicago Athletic Clubs

The Reva and David Logan Foundation

The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust

NIB Foundation

Sage Foundation

$50,000–$99,999

The Allstate Insurance Company

Athletico Physical Therapy

BMO Wealth Management

The Chicago Community Trust

The Julius N. Frankel Foundation

The Walter E. Heller Foundation

Illinois Arts Council Agency

ITW

Jewell Events Catering

JW Marriott

The John D. & Catherine T.

MacArthur Foundation

The Poetry Foundation

Polk Bros Foundation

The Shubert Foundation

$25,000–$49,999

Abbott Laboratories

Australian Consulate-General Chicago

The Bill Bass Foundation

The Brinson Foundation

Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation

Citi

Exelon

GrubHub, Inc.

Jet Linx

Macy’s

Masuda, Funai, Eifert & Mitchell, Ltd.

Mayer Brown LLP

The Northern Trust Company

Prince Charitable Trusts

$10,000–$24,999

Anonymous

Bulley & Andrews

Capital Group Companies, Inc.

Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

Fresenius Kabi

John R. Halligan Charitable Fund

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

Jenner & Block LLP

Kryolan Professional Make-Up

Latham & Watkins LLP

MacLean-Fogg Company

National Endowment for the Arts

Peoples Energy Community Fund

Judy A. Saslow Gallery

Dr. Scholl Foundation

The Siragusa Family Foundation

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom

U.S. Bank Foundation

Walt Disney Company Foundation

William Blair

Anne and Zach Lazar. Photo by Dan Rest.
Ellie Forman and Jamie-Clare Flaherty. Photo by Dan Rest.
Liz Sharp, Melissa Babcock and Sophie Bross. Photo by Matt de la Pena.

DONORS

CORPORATE, FOUNDATION, AND GOVERNMENT SUPPORT (CONTINUED)

$5,000–$9,999

Athene

Autism Speaks

Broadway In Chicago

CA Ventures

Chanel

Chicago For Rahm Emanuel

Dunham Fund

GI Energy, An Affiliate of Shell New Energies US, LLC

The Irving Harris Foundation

Hyatt Hotels Foundation

JPMorgan Chase

Luminarts Cultural Foundation

Fellowship by Myrna Kaplan

Lyric Opera of Chicago

Nordstrom, Inc.

Power Construction Company, LLC

Sidley Austin, LLP

W.E. O’Neil Construction

$2,500–$4,999

Anonymous

Chirp Design, Inc.

Fifth Third Bank

3Illinois Bone & Joint Institute

Intralink Global

Lannan Foundation

The Neiman Marcus Group

Snaidero Chicago

$1,500–$2,499

Allegro Dance Boutique

Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University

Burberry

Sahara Enterprises, Inc.

Salesforce.org

$1,000 –$1,499

Active Graphics

Amsted Industries

Attorneys’ Liability Assurance Society

Kemper Foundation

Mesirow Financial Holdings, Inc.

Old Second Bank

Donor photo to come
Greg Cameron, Coco Meers, Laura Kofoid and Ashley Wheater. Phtoto by Dan Rest.
Sandi Hartstein and Lynn Cohen. Photo by Sean Su.
Hadas Teuscher, Josef and Margot Lakonishok.
Photo by Dan Rest.

Individual Donors

INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT

The Joffrey Ballet is grateful to our donors for providing funding that ensures quality and engaging experiences for a variety of audiences. The following is a list of those who made gifts and pledges in support of the Joffrey’s 2018–19 season projects and programs in the amount of $1,000 or more.

$500,000+

Fred Eychaner

Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation Trust

Estate of Dennis Kendzora

Margot and Josef Lakonishok

$100,000–$499,999

$25,000–$49,999

Anonymous

Marc and Sharen Berman

The Crown Family

Mr. and Mrs. Adam DeWitt

Dan J. Epstein Family Foundation

Patti S. Eylar and Charles R. Gardner

Sandy and Roger Deromedi

Daniel and Pamella DeVos Foundation

Sonia Florian

Anne L. Kaplan

Nancy and Sanfred Koltun

Beth Levine

Mr. and Mrs. John Patience

The Satter Foundation

Denise Littlefield Sobel

Dr. and Mrs. Arnold Tatar

Mr. and Mrs. Joel V. Williamson

$50,000–$99,999

Mary Jo and Doug Basler

Jill Garling and Thomas Wilson

Ethel and William Gofen

Michelle Goodman and Larry J. Goodman, MD

Sabrina and Antonio Gracias

Myrna W. Kaplan

Julie and Guy Lakonishok

Elaine Levinson and Donald Levinson

Coco B. Meers and Ethan Meers

Alexandra Nichols and John Nichols

Virginia Owens and James Owens

Penny Pritzker and Bryan Traubert

Eric C. Schieber, MD

Ms. Courtney C. Shea

Lorna Ferguson and Terry Clark

Sherry Lea and Richard Holson III

Susan and Nicholas Noyes in memory of Clara Rideout Noyes and her love of ballet

Bruce Sagan and Bette Cerf Hill

Bill and Orli Staley

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald V. Walters lll

Shea Family Foundation

Rita Spitz and David Blears

Pamela and Russ Strobel

Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Townsend

Mr. and Mrs. Miles D. White

Elizabeth Yntema and Mark Ferguson for the Ferguson-Yntema Family Trust

Shelley and Bill Farley. Photo by Dan Rest.
James Condon and Linda O’Bannon.
Photo by Dan Rest.
Anne L. Kaplan and Dia Weil.
Photo by Dan Rest.

DONORS

$10,000–$24,999

Edward B. Beam, Jr. in Loving Memory of John Palatinus and Jack Alexander

Luann and David Blowers

Rosemarie and Dean Buntrock

Greg Cameron and Greg Thompson

Paul Chasnoff and Joe Hopper

Lawrence Corry

DeSantis Foundation

Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. F. Conrad Fischer

Mary L. Gray

Sherry and Michael Guthrie

Harris Family Foundation

Joan Hall

Sandi and Barry Hartstein

Mr. and Mrs. David H. Hoffmann

Estate of Stuart Kane

Kovler Family Foundation

The Lane Trust: Dr. Lynda Lane, Adele Lane and Ben Lane-Korn

Michael and Jennifer Larsen

Mr. and Mrs. Zachary D. Lazar, Jr.

Liz and Eric Lefkofsky

Jay Byron Leibovitz in Loving Memory of Eric B. Eatherly

Susan Lichtenstein and John Rokacz

Elizabeth Liebman

Julie Litfin and Matthew Litfin

Margaret MacLean

Joan Malliband and David Malliband

Richard & Martha Melman Foundation

Lucy Minor

Negaunee Foundation

D. Elizabeth Price and Lou Yecies

Stephen Reiss and Rena Hozore Reiss

Cari and Michael Sacks

Sarah Schrup

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey S. Sharp

Melissa de Abreu e Silva and Ildefonso Silva

Chuck Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Edward B. Smith, Jr.

Jeanette Stevens

Liz Stiffel

Hadas Teuscher and Philip Teuscher

Andrew Thorrens and Donald Mizerk

Lorraine Trachtenberg

Pamela Phillips Weston and Roger L. Weston

Amanda Williamson and Matthew Johnson

$5,000–$9,999

Anonymous

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Allen

Emily Strobel Amiet and Michael Amiet

Annie Atzeff and Kristopher Atzeff

Mr. and Mrs. Brian W. Babcock, Sr.

Nancy Gottlieb Bauer

John Brazzale

Mary Kay Mudd Bushonville and Art Bushonville

Mrs. Joyce Chelberg

Mr. and Mrs. William Farley

Emily Follas and Timothy Jacob

Jennifer Gallagher and Patrick Gallagher

Dana Hokin Garvey and Robert Garvey

Elisa Harris and Ivo Daalder

Stacie R. Hartman

Janet W. and Robert A. Helman

Mr. and Mrs. John W. Higgins

Dennis and Kathleen Klaeser

Laura Kofoid and David Ricci

Robert Kohl and Clark Pellett

Jay Krehbiel

Bridget Levy and Robert Levy

Colleen Loughlin and John Sirek

Mr. and Mrs. E. Barry Mansur

Kate Morrison and William Morrison

Susan Noel

Susan G. Oleari

Michael Payette

Kathleen Pipala and Michael Pipala

Tanya Polsky and Michael Polsky

Carol and Robert Rasmus

Marion Rice

John W. and Jeanne M. Rowe

Jeffrey C. Rubenstein

Susan and David Ruder

Mr. and Mrs. David Sensibar

Maria Smithburg and William D. Smithburg

Mr. and Mrs. Jason J. Tyler

Richard and Noren Ungaretti

Dia Weil and Edward Weil

Hilary and Barry Weinstein

Julia Yao and Kevin Chin

Julie Zuckerman and Daniel Zuckerman

$2,500–$4,999

Anonymous

Mr. and Mrs. William Adams IV

Ada Addington and Whitney Addington

Evelyn Alter

Patty Perkins Andringa

Dr. Emily and Mr. Justin Arch

Christine Bakalar and John Bakalar

Mr. and Mrs. Francis Beidler III

Meta S. and Ronald Berger

Family Foundation

Sondra Berman Epstein

Ms. Carolyn A. Blessing

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph A. L. Bogan, Jr.

Myrna Bromley and Lauran Bromley

Anthony Bruck

Ms. Maree G. Bullock

Jenelle Chalmers and Stephen Chalmers

Pamela Crutchfield

Drew DeSantis

Amina Dickerson and Julian Roberts

Dr. Jill S. Dodds and Dr. Guriqbal Nandra

Shawn M. Donnelley and Christopher M. Kelly

Elizabeth Duquette

Gayeon Jung and ensemble in The Nutcracker. Photo by Cheryl Mann.
THE JOFFREY BALLET

DONORS

$2,500–$4,999 (CONTINUED)

Wendy Eager

Beth Engel and James Fuentes

Jamie-Clare Flaherty

Nancy Follis

Arthur Frank

Greg and Christine Gallagher

Susan Geiselhart and David Geiselhart

Darcy Goldfarb, MD

Dedrea Gray and Paul Gray

Shana Guthman and David Guthman

Dr. and Mrs. Alan G. Harris

Julie Harron

The Heestand Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. John T. Hildy

Lauren Huefner

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute

Elena Kamel and Perry Kamel

Jackelyn Kastanis and Taki Kastanis

Marilyn Katz and Scott Chambers

Jeffrey Kerr

Sandiya Killion and Andrew Killion

Dr. Jennifer Kurth and Mr. Brian Van Klompenberg

Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Lawson III

Dania Leemputte and Patrick Leemputte

Ms. Dana Levinson and Mrs. Barbara Levinson

Leslie Logsdon and Duncan Bourne

Susan Lucas and Stuart Lucas

Lisa Klimley Malkin and Cary J. Malkin

Elizabeth Marcus, MD and Ira Belcove

James D. McDonough

Lynne McNown

John R. Menninger

Pamela G. Meyer

Mrs. Julianne Migely

Patricia Miller and Christopher Miller

Peggy Morris and Pat Morris

Linda Curtis O’Bannon, MD

Thomas O’Keefe

Susan G. Oleari

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Passalino

M. Scott Peckler, MD and Lisa Laurent Peckler, MD

Ibby Pinsky and Milton Pinsky

Madeleine and Harvey Plonsker

Victoria Poindexter and Joseph P. Gaynor III

Carol Pollock

Carol Prins and John Hart

Camille Kearns Rudy and Robert M. Rudy

Sue Samuels

The Richard and Ellen Sandor

Family Foundation

Ms. Maggie Scheyer and Mr. Eric J. Scheyer

Terry Schwartz

Louis and Nellie Sieg Fund

Veronica Siegel

Amelia Silva and Alejandro Silva

Thomas G. Sinkovic

Mr. and Mrs. Neele E. Stearns, Jr.

Edwin Stebbins

Penelope Steiner and Robert Steiner

Mr. Irving Stenn, Jr.

Carol Stone and David Stone

Mary Summers and William Summers

Nancy and Ira Sussman

Bhaskaran Swaminathan

Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation Inc.

Jennifer Tscherney

Thomas Tupper Barboza

Andria van der Merwe

Jen and Luke VanEekeren

Chrissie Walker and Joe Walker

Leslie J. Warner and Stephen B. Warner

Magnes Welsh

Susan L. Welsh

Elizabeth Wippman and Tom Wippman

Marcie Wright

Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. Zentner

$1,500–$2,499

Anonymous

Dora Aalbregtse and R. John Aalbregtse

Kathleen and Jeff Abbott

Zaid Abdul-Aleem

Greg Albiero and Mark Zampardo

Ero Amiridis and Michael Amiridis

Ms. Melissa Lane Anton and Mr. John J. Anton, Jr.

Carey August and Brett August

Anne and Mark Bagan

Lindsay Bennett

Jennifer Birmingham

Shaun Block and Andrew Block

Bill Boselli

Ms. Evelyn Bosenberg

Anne Brody and Michael Brody

Jerri Hoffmann, Shelley MacArthur Farley, Maria Smithburg and Marty Higgins. Phtoto by Dan Rest.

$1,500–$2,499 (CONTINUED)

Sophia Bross

Carolyn Bucksbaum

Tamara and Robert Buday

Jean Cameron and Carylye Cameron

Marion Cameron

Rachel Cannon and James Meixner

Lisa and Jim Challenger

Juliana Chyu and David Whitney

Raymond Coronado

Elliott Crigger

Earle Cromer

Dr. John Dainauskas

Leah Day

Mike DelBene

Julia and Matt Doherty

Mr. and Mrs. Terence Donnelly

Christine Du Boulay Ellis

Deborah and Cody Engle

Sally Feder and Michael Feder

Dr. and Mrs. Anthony G. Finder

Mimi Frankel and Bud Frankel

Sara Friedle

Beth Fulkerson and Joshua Kellman

Mr. Mark Giragosian and Mrs. Alexis Polito Giragosian

Sue-Gray Goller

Ann Gootee and James Gootee

Anthony and Susan Grosch

Madeleine Grynsztejn and Thomas Shapiro

K. Susan Heintz and Thomas Heintz

Evan Henschel

Ms. Martha A. Hesse

Sarai Hoffman and Stephen Pratt

Julie Holland

Alan J. Hommerding and Robert K. Personett

Kathleen Ihrig and Glenn Ihrig

Melinda Jakovich-Lagrange and Lucien Lagrange

Maryl R. Johnson, MD

Mary Kamraczewski and Kevin Kamraczewski

Sherry Kaplan and Barry Kaplan

Masahiro Kasai and William Myers

Mr. and Mrs. William O. Kasten

Wendy Kilcollin and T. Eric Kilcollin

Polly Kintzel

Avril Klaff and Hersch Klaff

Ann Klimek and Adam Klimek

Bonnie Knobloch

Farissa Knox

Monique Kofoid

Karen Krefman and Ron Krefman

Erica Kuhlmann and Frank Kuhlmann

Sarah Ladgenski and Derek Ladgenski

Diane Landgren

Ms. Whitney Lasky and Mr. Jerry Lasky

Robin and Jack Lavin

Deej and Hunter Leggitt

Sherren Leigh

Kathryn Leister and Douglas Leister

Dr. Richard E. Leithiser

Linda Levie and Glenn Levie

Mia Levy and Paul Levy

Mr. and Mrs. Barry Litwin

James Luxton and Todd Hamilton

Melanie Madigan

Holly and Matt Maloney

Stephanie Marshall

Heather Martin and Sean Martin

Kevin McGirr

James Meixner

Sally Metzler

Lois and Robert Moeller

Prof. Keith and Anne Moffat

Jazelle Morriss and Daniel L. (DL) Morriss

Barbara and Jonathan Moss

Ken Norgan

DONORS

Janis Notz and John Notz

Lee and Sharon Oberlander

Mary Jane O’Connor

Christopher Olson and Charlene Huang Olson

Sharon Olson and Fred Fleischbein

Daniela Pagani

Robert Parris and Bradley Renner

Katherine Patch and Jason Patch

Mary Ellen Pavone, MD and Christopher Novak

Susan Poser and Stephen Di Magno

Bonnie Price and Jack Hirsch

Molly Pusch and Hans Pusch

Donald H. Ratner and Bruce A. Gober

Dana Rice

Jennifer Ross

Jennifer Rowland

Elva Rubio and Scott Timcoe

Joan Rubschlager and Paul Rubschlager

Barbara and Donald Ruhman

Elyssa Saldana

Judith Sawyier and Michael Sawyier

Patricia Schmalzl and William Schmalzl

Lewis and Barbara Schneider

Anne Shonk

Craig Sirles

Marilyn Slattery

Beth Smetana and Gerard Smetana

Ms. Kathy Kalesperis Smith and Mr. Dion Grimes Smith

Patricia Smith

Mirja Spooner Haffner and Edward Haffner

Dawn Stanislaw

Shirley Stanley and Paul Stanley

Denise Stefan Ginascol and John Ginascol

Patricia Sternberg

Holly Stevens and Randy Stevens

Cheryl Tama Oblander and Scott Oblander

Dara Holmes. Photo Gareth Pon

$1,500–$2,499 (CONTINUED)

Irene Tang

Lauren D.W. Tatar and Scott Borstein

Torri & Swinand Family

Melissa Trandel

Dana Shepard Treister and Dr. Michael Roy Treister

Robert and Etti Van Etten

Debbie Wang and David Hoyt

Sherry Weiss and Albert Weiss

Olga Weiss and George Honig

Regina Witkowski and Kenneth Witkowski

Debbie Wright

Jeffrey Wright

Russ Zajtchuk and Joan Zajtchuk

William Ziemann

Helen Zimmermann and John Zimmermann

$1,000– $1,499

Anonymous (3)

Margery Al-Chalabi

Mina Amir-Mokri

Lynn Arensman and Robert Arensman

Oliver Badgio

Sandra Bass

Shan Bhati

Heiji Choy Black and Brian Black

Phoebe Booth and Spencer Booth

Robyn Bowland

Bradbury Family

Jillisa Brittan and Jeffrey Smith

Elle Bruno

Nicole Caffrey

Susan Carlins and Joel Carlins

The Carmi Family Charitable Fund

Andrea Chadwick

Mrs. John C. Colman

Kelly Demers

Ginger Farley and Robert Shapiro

Karen Fletcher

Katherine and Richard Freiburger

Ross Heim

Danielle Hoeg

Libby Holdren

Janet Jentes and William Jentes

Sally Klarr

Ariel Knowles

Martin Koldyke

Sharon Kucera

Brandt Kucharski

Laura Larsen Venkus and David Venkus

Nicole Legere

Lew and Laurie Leibowitz

Leticia Marsico

Gary Metzner

Alice Moss

Kristina Nicolas

Phoebe Nixon and Jamin Nixon

Mr. Jonathan F. Orser

Mark Overholser

Mr. and Mrs. John R. Pacholick

Rachel Pasquini

Marilyn Pearson

Catherine Perez and William Perez

Richard and Charlene Posner

Irene D. Pritzker

Diana Raitt

Richard Ryan

Jane Nicholl Sahlins

Doug Schmidt

Illeane Schwartz and Sheldon Schwartz

Marcey Siegel and Kenneth Siegel

Julia Simpson

G. Bradley Sterrenberg

Ms. Jocelyn M. Stoller

Joanne Storm

Tamara Trittschuh

Eunice Valdivia

Mr. and Mrs. Todd Vieregg

Joyce M. Wippman

Deborah Witzburg

Joffrey Academy of Dance Scholarships Sponsors

Edward B. Beam, Jr. in Loving Memory of John Palatinus and Jack Alexander

Lawrence Corry

Christine Du Boulay Ellis

Dan J. Epstein Family Foundation

Patti S. Eylar and Charles R. Gardner

Sally and Michael Feder

Lorna Ferguson and Terry Clark

Ms. Nancy Follis

Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company

Ms. Martha A. Hesse

Ms. Whitney Lasky and Mr. Jerry Lasky

Lefkofsky Family Foundation

Jay Byron Leibovitz in loving memory of Eric B. Eatherly

The Reva and David Logan Foundation Luminarts Cultural Foundation Fellowship by Myrna Kaplan

Judy A. Saslow Gallery

Rose L. Shure Trust

Jeanette Stevens

Ms. Carol Stone and Mr. David Stone

Ms. Lorraine Trachtenberg

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald V. Waters III

Ms. Debbie Wright

Alberto Velazquez, Bette Cerf Hill and Victoria Jaiani. Photo by Dan Rest.

The Lakonishok Challenge

A generous multi-year pledge from longtime Joffrey supporters Margot and Josef Lakonishok has been dedicated to establish three new Company dancer positions to the Joffrey’s roster and two additional paid work weeks to the seasonal contracts of all Joffrey artists. This year, Joffrey’s Annual Campaign — The Lakonishok Challenge — inspired hundreds of first-time Joffrey donors to give, raising over $530,000 from 350+ individual donors. The Lakonishoks’ generosity is a prime example of how enthusiastic support for an organization can become contagious and lay the path for new dance collaborations, productions, and opportunities.

Dennis D. Kendzora (1948–2017)

Dennis D. Kendzora, a longtime subscriber and Joffrey Circle member, was among the Joffrey’s most loyal patrons. After a career in accounting at Navistar, Mr. Kendzora enjoyed his retirement by substitute teaching in Chicago Public Schools and engaging with the Joffrey Academy of Dance by sponsoring student scholarships. Upon his passing, we learned that he had named the Joffrey as the sole beneficiary of his retirement plans and stock portfolio, leaving a transformative gift of more than $1.3 million. We are humbled by Mr. Kendzora’s belief in our work and are honored to carry forth his legacy with every step we take.

Margot and Josef Lakonishok. Photo by Dan Rest.
José Pablo Castro Cuevas and Miu Tanaka in Coppélia
Photo by Matt Glavin.

Tribute Gifts — In Honor Of

Ron and Julie Allen

Emily Arch

Niki Arias

Annie Atzeff

Josh and Megan Black

Lucy Brown

Jimmy Byrne

Greg Cameron

Chris Causer

Joan Colmar

Lucia Connelly

Terri and Alfred D’Ancora

Jeff Davis

Sandy and Roger Deromedi

Adam and Merritt DeWitt

Ellen Distelheim

Julia Doherty

Alix Dowling

Erica Edwards

J Elise Edwards

Christine Du Boulay Ellis

Rahm Emanuel

Fred Eychaner

Patti Eylar

Shelley and Bill Farley

Jamie-Clare Flaherty

Ellie Forman

Sabrina Gracias

Jill Garling

Sara Gerstein

Seth Gertsacov

Alex Goodman

Shana Guthman

Julie Harron

Sandi and Barry Hartstein

Taylor Hiller

Jerri Hoffmann

Sherry Lea Holson

Jen Houghton

Laura Kofoid

Zach Lazar

Dania Leemputte

Sherren Leigh

Stephanie Martinez

James McDonough

Coco Meers

In Memory Of

David Abelson

Robert Albee

Gerald Arpino

Helen Kocoras Burkland

Roberta Dominiak

Eric B. Eatherly

John Henigbaum

Henry Levey

George M. Mariner

Kate Meister

Amanda Merten

Julianne Migely

Susan Oleari

Karine Provost

Chelsea Robinson

Miles Robinson

Christine Rocas

Mitch Sabshon

Eric Schieber

Sarah Schrup

Liz Sharp

Courtney Shea

Amelia Silva

Weona Armstrong Sutton

Gayle Tama

Marina Tatar

Noren Ungaretti

Chrissie Walker

Ashley Wheater

Marcie Wright

Julie Zuckerman

Dianne M. Nishimura

Mary T. Oosterbaan

Charlotte and Edward H. Schwartz

Rose Stierle

Weona (Cuz) Armstrong Sutton

Walter Tama

Carey Rose Winski

Beatrice Wittels

Star

Society

The following individuals have included The Joffrey Ballet in their estate plans and are members of the Star Society. The Joffrey thanks them for their lasting support.

Anonymous (2)

Mr. and Mrs. Brian W. Babcock, Sr.

Pamela Jo Block

D. Jeffrey and Joan H. Blumenthal

Greg Cameron and Greg Thompson

Mr. Paul Chasnoff and Mr. Joe Hopper

Christine Du Boulay Ellis

Deborah and Cody Engle

Patti S. Eylar and Charles R. Gardner

Ms. Christine B. Fisher

Mr. Michael Goldberger

Sue-Gray Goller

Barbara Henigbaum

Marci and Ronald Holzer

Ms. Jessica Jagielnik

Ms. Darlene Johnson

Myrna W. Kaplan

Ms. Linda Levey

Mr. John McAllister

Prof. Keith and Anne Moffat

Dr. Elaine Moor

Ms. Jane Ellen Murray and Mr. Edwin Wentz

Mr. Jonathan F. Orser

D. Elizabeth Price

Mr. Doug Schmidt

Thomas G. Sinkovic

Constance Steinhaus

Jeanette Stevens

Elisabeth Wilcox Szegho

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald V. Waters III

Diana and Stuart Widman

Andrea and Rich Winship

Mrs. Anna Mary Zarrelli

DONORS

WORLD PREMIERE OF ANNA KARENINA

Victoria Jaiani, Fabrice Calmels and Alberto Velazquez in Anna Karenina. Photo by Cheryl Mann.

Bringing the World Premiere of

Anna Karenina to The Joffrey Ballet stage was a momentous accomplishment that marked a new era of story ballet creation for the Company. The production received widespread acclaim and demonstrated the greatness the Joffrey is capable of today under

the

visionary leadership of The Mary B. Galvin Artistic Director Ashley Wheater.

To realize a full-length story ballet adaptation of Tolstoy’s masterpiece required tremendous support from the community. More than 100 individuals and organizations made significant contributions to bring Anna Karenina to life. We are honored to thank the leading supporters to the right.

Anna Karenina also made history by being the first production to receive funding from the newly-established Rudolf Nureyev Fund at The Joffrey Ballet. In September 2013 the Joffrey received a visionary challenge grant of $500,000 from the Rudolf Nureyev Dance Foundation to support the creation of new story ballets. By June 2015, the Joffrey had met and exceeded its campaign goal, and established its first-ever endowment with more than $1.5 million. The first draw on the Rudolf Nureyev Fund supported the creation of Anna Karenina and will bring other landmark productions to life for generations to come.

PRODUCING SPONSORS

Margot and Josef Lakonishok

NIB Foundation

MAJOR SPONSORS

Lorna Ferguson and Terry Clark

Nancy and Sanfred Koltun

Mr. and Mrs. Joel V. Williamson

Walter E. Heller Foundation

JHL Capital Group

Jane Ellen Murray Foundation

Diane and John Patience

The Poetry Foundation

Rudolf Nureyev Fund of The Joffrey Ballet

SPONSORS

Australian Consulate-General in Chicago

Mary Jo and Doug Basler

Ethel and William Gofen

Bill and Orli Staley Foundation

SUPPORTERS

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Allen

Greg Cameron and Greg Thompson

Jean and Carylye Cameron

Mr. and Mrs. William Farley

Dr. and Mrs. Alan G. Harris

Ronne and Robert Hartfield

Sherry Lea and Richard Holson III

National Endowment for the Arts

Donald H. Ratner and Bruce A. Gober

Brian G. Smith and Geyer Morford

Chuck Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Townsend

Mr. and Mrs. Jason J. Tyler

Amanda Williamson and

Matthew Johnson

DONORS

Sponsors

SEASON SPONSORS

Abbott Fund

Alphawood Foundation Chicago

NIB Foundation

Daniel and Pamella DeVos Foundation

LIVE MUSIC SPONSORS

Sandy and Roger Deromedi

The Marina and Arnold Tatar Fund for Live Music

SEASON PARTNERS

Clear Channel Airports

JW Marriott

Chicago Athletic Clubs

Athletico Physical Therapy

SWAN LAKE SPONSOR

Production Sponsor

Sage Foundation

THE NUTCRACKER SPONSORS

Production Sponsors

Citi

Jewell Events Catering

With gratitude to The Nutcracker Commissioning Sponsors

Margot and Josef Lakonishok

Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust

Hancher Auditorium, University of Iowa

And the many “Believers”

Nutcracker Student Matinee Sponsors

Macy’s

Mazza Foundation

ANNA KARENINA SPONSORS

Producing Sponsors

Margot and Josef Lakonishok

NIB Foundation

Major Sponsors

Lorna Ferguson and Terry Clark

Nancy and Sanfred Koltun

Mr. and Mrs. Joel V. Williamson

The Walter E. Heller Foundation

JHL Capital Group

Jane Ellen Murray Foundation

Diane and John Patience

The Poetry Foundation

Rudolf Nureyev Fund at The Joffrey Ballet

Sponsors

Mary Jo and Doug Basler

Ethel and William Gofen

Bill and Orli Staley Foundation

Australian Consulate-General in Chicago

ACROSS THE POND SPONSOR

Home World Premiere Production Sponsor

Denise Littlefield Sobel

WINNING WORKS SPONSORS

William Blair with Board Member

Rita Spitz

Eric C. Schieber, MD

GI Energy, An Affiliate of Shell New Energies US, LLC

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

SPONSORS

The Allstate Insurance Company

Autism Speaks

Mary Jo and Doug Basler

Robert and Isabelle Bass Foundation

Mr. John P. Brazzale

The Chicago Community Trust

The Crown Family

James Dolenc and Tom Riker

Exelon

Lloyd A. Fry Foundation

Michelle Goodman and Larry J. Goodman, MD

Illinois Arts Council Agency

Lannan Foundation

Beth Levine

Mr. and Mrs. John Patience

Polk Bros Foundation

Ms. Carol Prins and Mr. John Hart

Eric C. Schieber, MD

Shea Family Foundation

The Siragusa Family Foundation

Ashley Wheater, Andrea Walker, Rahm Emanuel. Photo by Dan Rest.
Ashley Wheater, Julie and Guy Lakonishok. Photo by Dan Rest.

SEASON

The Joffrey Ballet 2018–2019 Season

Swan Lake

OCTOBER 17–28, 2018

Choreographer:

© Christopher Wheeldon

Music: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

The Nutcracker

DECEMBER 1–30, 2018

Choreographer:

© Christopher Wheeldon

Music: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Anna Karenina

FEBRUARY 13–24, 2019

Choreographer: Yuri Possokhov

Music: Ilya Demutsky

Across the Pond

APRIL 24–MAY 5, 2019

Yonder Blue

Choreographer: Andrew McNicol

Music: Peter Gregson

World Premiere

Vespertine

Choreography and Costume Design by Liam Scarlett

Music: Bjarte Eike, John Dowland, Arcangelo Corelli, Francesco Geminiani

Joffrey Premiere

HOME

Choreographer: Andrea Walker

Music: Ross Allchurch

World Premiere

Amanda Assucena, Greig Matthews, Anais Bueno, Alberto Velazquez, Anna Gerberich and Stefan Goncalvez in Yonder Blue. Photo by Cheryl Mann.
Luis Eduardo Gonzalez and Aaron Renteria. Photo by Anjali Pinto.

Board of Directors

Mayor Rahm Emanuel

Honorary Chair

OFFICERS

Zachary D. Lazar, Jr. Chairman of the Board

Lorna Ferguson

First Vice Chair

Sonia Florian

Anne L. Kaplan Vice Chairs

Guy Lakonishok

Treasurer

Ronald J. Allen

Secretary

Ashley Wheater

The Mary B. Galvin

Artistic Director

Greg Cameron President and CEO

Shari Massey

Assistant Treasurer

DIRECTORS

Kathleen Abbott

Patty Perkins Andringa

Mary Jo Basler

Marc Berman

Luann Blowers

Roger Deromedi

Adam DeWitt

Pamella Roland DeVos

Patti S. Eylar

Shelley MacArthur Farley

Jamie-Clare Flaherty

Emily Follas

Patrick M. Gallagher, Jr.

Mrs. Robert W. Galvin

Jill Garling

Dana Hokin Garvey

Mark Giragosian

Larry Goodman

Sabrina Gracias

Linda Chaplik Harris

Jerrilyn Hoffmann

Richard Holson III

Greg Jenkins

Myrna Kaplan

Donna M. LaPietra

Michael Larsen

Barry Litwin

James McDonough

Coco Meers

Jess Merten

Daniel L. (DL) Morriss

Susan Oleari

Diane Patience

Stephen Reiss

Jeffrey C. Rubenstein

Elva Rubio

Bruce Sagan

Eric C. Schieber, M.D.

Liz Sharp

Courtney Shea

Ildefonso Alvim de Abreu e Silva

Chuck Smith

Maureen Dwyer Smith

Rita Spitz

Lauren F. Streicher, M.D.

Ben Strobel

MarrGwen Townsend

Jason J. Tyler

Noren Ungaretti

Ronald V. Waters III

Amanda Williamson

Mr. Joel V. Williamson

Elizabeth Yntema

LEADERSHIP

LIFE DIRECTORS

Grace Barry

Fred Eychaner

Patricia H. Gerber†

Pamela B. Strobel

PAST CHAIRPERSONS

William M. Daley

Fred Eychaner

Gary E. Holdren

Dr. David A. Kipper†

C. Steve McMillian

Bruce Sagan

Maureen Dwyer Smith

Pamela B. Strobel

Jason J. Tyler

Ronald V. Waters III

As of July 25, 2019 † Deceased

CHERYLE AND JOEL WILLIAMSON have demonstrated their passion for The Joffrey Ballet since its arrival in Chicago, and their longstanding advocacy and support have not only helped establish Chicago’s preeminent ballet company, but has lifted the reputation of the Company on a global scale. At each step in the Joffrey’s journey, Cheryle and Joel have been there to provide valuable guidance and sound leadership. From Cheryle’s service on the search committee that appointed The Mary B. Galvin Artistic Director Ashley Wheater, to aiding in the establishment of the Nureyev Endowment, and most recently, supporting live music and the creation of Anna Karenina, the Williamsons have been steadfast partners in moving the Joffrey forward.

Joel and Cheryle Willimanson. Photo by Dan Rest.

Women’s Board of The Joffrey Ballet

Noren Ungaretti

President

Sandi Hartstein

1st Vice President

Merritt DeWitt

Julianne Migely

2nd Vice Presidents

Dania Leemputte

Secretary

Amanda Merten

Treasurer

Dr. Emily L. Arch

Jamie-Clare Flaherty

Members-at-Large

MEMBERS

Elisabeth Adams

Mrs. Keene Harwood

Addington III

Julie O’Donnell Allen

Raheela Gill Anwar

Annie Atzeff

Melissa M. Babcock*

Grace Barry*

Nancy Gottlieb Bauer

Heidy Best

Jetta Boschen

Sophie Bross

Marisa Bryce

Mary Kay Mudd Bushonville

Jenelle M. Chalmers

Joan Colmar

Kelly Demers

Sandra Deromedi

Ellen Distelheim

Dr. Jill S. Dodds

Maia J. Dunkel

Christine Du Boulay Ellis

Beth Engel

Patti S. Eylar

Shelley MacArthur Farley

Emily Follas

Laura Suzanne Foote

Ellie Forman

Katherine E. Freiburger

Beth Fulkerson

Dana Hokin Garvey

Susan Geiselhart

Darcy Goldfarb, MD

Shana Bear Guthman

Elisa D. Harris

Mrs. Michael F. Harron

Stacie R. Hartman

K. Susan Heintz

Martha Higgins

Leslie S. Hindman

Courtney A. Hoffmann

Jerrilyn M. Hoffmann

Sherry Lea Holson

Brooke Hubbuch

Melinda Jakovich-Lagrange

Anne Kaplan

Jackelyn Kastanis

Elizabeth Ann Kasten

Kathleen Klaeser

Laura Kofoid

Mrs. Frederick A.

Krehbiel*

Whitney Lasky

Anne Lazar

Kathryn Meneely Leister

Anita E. Livaditis

Leslie Logsdon

Joan Malliband

Elizabeth Marcus, MD

Heather Martin

Kristina McGrath

Astrid A. McKinnon

Helen Hall Melchior*

Patricia Miller

Lucy Minor

Linda Curtis

O’Bannon, MD

Susan G. Oleari

Christine Ott*

Gigi Owens

Mrs. John R. Pacholick

Daniela Pagani

Cynthia S. Passalino

Mary Ellen Pavone, MD

Judith Pierpont

Ibby Pinsky

Victoria Poindexter

D. Elizabeth Price

Hallie Blanchard Rehwaldt

Emily Rubenstein

Camille Kearns Rudy

Kathleen (Henson) Sarpy

Maggie Scheyer

Sarah Schrup

Andréa J. Schwartz

Liz Sharp

Anne Shea

Courtney Shea

Carolyn Sheridan

Veronica Siegel

Amelia Silva

Mrs. Howard Silverman†

Marilyn Slattery

Maureen Dwyer Smith*

Kathy Kalesperis Smith

Maria Smithburg

Rita Spitz

Dawn Stanislaw

Jessica Steffensen

Liz Stiffel

Carol J. Stone

Nancy Sussman

Cheryl Tama Oblander

Lauren D.W. Tatar

Marina D.W. Tatar

Melissa Trandel

Jennifer Tscherney

Yolanda Tyler

Andria van der Merwe

Jen VanEekeren

Laura Larsen Venkus

Annabelle Volgman

Chrissie Walker

Magnes Welsh

Susan L. Welsh

Pam Phillips Weston

Kim White

Diana Weiss Widman

Elizabeth Wippman

Joyce M. Wippman

Marcie L. Wright

Leslie Zentner

Julie Zuckerman

SUPPORTING AND NON-RESIDENT

Dora Aalbregtse

Laura Ferris Anderson

Melissa Anton

Mary Jo Basler

Mrs. John E. Burke

Kelly Dettmann

Pamella Roland DeVos

Deborah Gordon Engle

Lydia Fisher

Katherine Fox

Astra Gamsjaeger

Sue-Gray Goller

Stephanie M. Grinage

Marjorie E. Habermann

Sharon King Hoge

Marci Holzer

Candace Collins Jordan

Donna M. LaPietra

Anne Simon Moffat

Brooks Morgan

Mrs. Jay L. Owen, Jr.

Kathleen A. Swien

Kathryn Vail

Victoria Verity

Carol A. Walter

Ann Waters

Mrs. Thomas E. Wells IV

*Honorary Member † Deceased

The Generation J Leadership Council

COUNCIL CO-CHAIRS

Carolyn Blessing

Lauren Huefner

COUNCIL MEMBERS

Rachel Bartunek

Jacqueline Lentz

Natalie Matwijiszyn

Sarah Shu

CHAIR EMERITUS

Emily Strobel Amiet

John Walcher

Nancy Sussman, Elizabeth Wippman and Shana Guthman. Photo by Dan Rest.
Sarah Shu, Lauren Huefner, Rachel Bartunek and Carolyn Blessing. Photo by Matt de la Pena.

LEADERSHIP

Staff

Ashley Wheater

The Mary B. Galvin

Artistic Director

Greg Cameron

President and CEO

ARTISTIC

Nicolas Blanc

Adam Blyde

Suzanne Lopez

Ballet Masters/Principal Coaches

ACADEMY

Karine Provost

Academy Director

Stephanie Archambeau

Student Services Administrator

Keesha Beckford

Youth Division Liaison

Allie Deaver-Petchenik

Administrative Assistant

Karin Ellis-Wentz

Head of

Pre-Professional Program

Bridget Holmes

Communications Coordinator

Grace Kowalski

Academy Coordinator

Raymond Rodriguez Head of Studio Company & Trainee Program

Cara Scrementi

Partnership & Production Manager

Kyle Seguin

Pre-Professional Division Liaison

Trish Strong

Children’s Division Liaison

Juanita Diaz

Molly Hillson

Christina Mancuso

Melissa Salinas

Celina Wu

Academy Receptionists

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Erica Lynette Edwards Director of Community Engagement

Keila Hamed-Ramos

Community Engagement

Business Administrator

Julianna Jarik

Community Engagement Manager

Caitlyn Huynh

Evelyn Sanchez

Michael Smith

Community Engagement Program Coordinators

Linda Swayze

Community Engagement Program Supervisor

COMPANY

ADMINISTRATION & PRODUCTION

Bradley Renner

General Manager

Blair Baldwin Company Manager

Cody Chen

Production Manager

Katherine Selig Principal Stage Manager

Amanda Heuermann

Stage Manager

Erin Brown

Artistic & Production

Administrative Assistant

Ellie Cotey Head of Wardrobe

Gregg Benkovich

Shoe Manager Wardrobe First Assistant

Kate Shattock

Wardrobe Second Assistant

Barbara Luchsinger Lead Stitcher

Jerica Hucke

Stitcher

Daria Wright Head of Hair & Makeup

Jim E. Walsh

Interim Head Carpenter

Erin Tinsley

Head Electrician

Gregg Moeller

Head of Properties

George Paulin

Sound Engineer

Matthew Carney Assistant Electrician

Matthew Black Flyperson

David Klein

Carpenter

Steve Lange Carpenter

DEVELOPMENT

Julia Doherty

Chief Development Officer

Clare Brody

Assistant Director of Grants & Sponsorships

Jimmy Byrne

Associate Director of Planned Giving & Major Gifts

Mimi de Castro

Associate Director of Corporate Partnerships

Adele Dillon

Development Operations & Data Specialist

Lauren Gardier

Associate Director of Major Gifts

Alex Goodman

Assistant Director of Development & Events

Annie Lyonswright

Associate Director of Individual Giving

Alicia Petrone

Major Gifts Coordinator

Chelsea Robinson Director of Events

FINANCE & OPERATIONS

Shari Massey

Deputy Director &

Chief Development Officer

Aaron Glynn

Database Analyst

Sheryl Guyer

Staff Accountant

Paul Key

Director of Technology

John Kurtz

Director of Facility Operations

Lauren Martin

Executive Assistant

Dena Shadlow

Payroll & Accounts

Payable Coordinator

Abby Smith

Administrative Assistant

Sarah Venuti Yates

Director of Human Resources

MARKETING

Brian Smith

Chief Marketing Officer

Colene Byrd

Director of Sales &

Patron Services

Vicki Crain

Marketing Manager

Matt de la Peña

Director of Communications

Sam Fain

Group Sales Manager

Sarah Fiala

Marketing Director

Casey Peek

Patron Services Manager

Elisabeth Sladek

Marketing Coordinator

Chelsea Dvorchak

Fernando Fernandez

Patron Services Associates

MUSIC

Scott Speck

Music Director

Grace Kim

Michael Moricz

As of June 30, 2019

Company Pianists

2018–2019 Joffrey Artist Roster

COMPANY DANCERS

Derrick Agnoletti

Yoshihisa Arai

Amanda Assucena

Edson Barbosa

Miguel Angel Blanco

Evan Boersma

Anais Bueno

Fabrice Calmels

Valeria Chaykina

Nicole Ciapponi

Lucia Connolly

April Daly

Derek Drilon

Fernando Duarte

Olivia Duryea

Cara Marie Gary

Anna Gerberich

Stefan Goncalvez

Luis Eduardo Gonzalez

Dylan Gutierrez

Rory Hohenstein

Dara Holmes

Yuka Iwai

Victoria Jaiani

Hansol Jeong

Gayeon Jung

Yumi Kanazawa

Brooke Linford

Greig Matthews

Graham Maverick

Jeraldine Mendoza

Xavier Núñez

Princess Reid

Aaron Renteria

Christine Rocas

Julia Rust

Chloé Sherman

Leticia Stock

Temur Suluashvili

Olivia Tang-Mifsud

Alonso Tepetzi

LEADERSHIP

Elivelton Tomazi

Alberto Velazquez

Joanna Wozniak

Joan Sebastián Zamora

Valentino Mongelia Zamora

STAGE MANAGERS

Katherine Selig, PSM

Amanda Heuermann, SM

Emily Duffin, ASM –The Nutcracker

Katherine Darby, ASM – Anna Karenina

Kevin McGirr and Patti Eylar. Photo by Dan Rest.
Jason Brett and Lauren Streicher. Photo by Dan Rest.
Susan and Josh Oleari. Photo by Dan Rest.
Taki and Jackelyn Kastanis. Photo by Dan Rest.

Community Engagement programs in 58 schools 7000+ students reached

JOFFREY ACADEMY

Academy of Dance Students

Photo by Michael Smith.
Photo by Cheryl Mann.

475,526 website visitors to joffrey.org

2.1M page views &

71,550 Instagram followers

61 Company performances in Chicago

41,716 Twitter followers

100,847 tickets sold

186,878 Facebook followers

46 Company dancers

As of June 2018

Princess Reid. Photo by Nolis Anderson.

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