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THE PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST 2007 Annual Report

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Q&A with Kenneth R. Melani, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . .

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Thank You, Jim Rohr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Q&A with J. Kevin McMahon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2007 Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Education & Community Engagement . . . . . . . . .

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Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Performing Arts:

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What is The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust?

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust (“the Trust”) is a non-profit organization working to unite public and private interests in pursuit of mutually supportive cultural and economic development objectives. The Trust is a catalyst for the creation and fostering of the downtown Cultural District, serving the Pittsburgh region and providing a home for a broad range of regional performance groups and resident companies.

PNC Broadway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Pittsburgh Dance Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Australia Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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CD Live! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Trust Presents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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• Stimulates the local economy through commercial and residential development

Trust Guest Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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• Creates highly distinctive and lively environments

Visual Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Theater Square. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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• Positions and promotes the Cultural District as a destination for increasing numbers of visitors

First Night® Pittsburgh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Shared Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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The Cultural District Community . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Marketing & Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Financials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Institutional Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2007 Gala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Donors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Board & Committee Members . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Staff Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Cultural District Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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To accomplish our mission, the Trust:

“The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is a world-class organization and continues to be a tremendous asset to our region. It’s an honor to serve as its Chairman.”

Kenneth R. Melani, M.D. Chairman, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust President and CEO, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

• Brings a diverse selection of quality performing/visual arts and entertainment programs to the Cultural District

• Partners with community organizations and interests to enrich the region through comprehensive education and outreach programs • Provides diverse segments of the regional population with access to Cultural District activities Performing arts presenter. Facilities owner/operator.

Catalyst for real estate development. Visual arts exhibitor.

Arts collaborator. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.

Dancing to Larry Harlow and the Latin Legends at the Cabaret at Theater Square

Outside of 709 Penn Gallery during Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District

The Joffrey Ballet

Australian Pink Floyd rocks the Benedum Center

The Encore on 7th and the future site of the Trust’s riverfront development as seen from the Allegheny River.

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Q&A with

Kenneth R. Melani, M.D.

THANK YOU, JIM ROHR

FOSTERING CULTURAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Chairman, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust President and CEO, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

Q: What inspired you

Q: What are your aspirations

to join The Pittsburgh Cultural

as Chairman of The Pittsburgh

Trust’s Board in 2003?

Cultural Trust?

A: I was drawn to the Cultural

A: As Chairman, I see the Trust

Trust by their vision of a revital-

increasing their visibility and

ized downtown Pittsburgh — a

impact as a collaborator in the

vision that I share with the Trust

community and a catalyst for

as president and CEO of Highmark.

the arts. John Heinz envisioned

With nearly 5,000 Highmark

downtown Pittsburgh as a

employees anchoring Penn Avenue

year-round destination

and Stanwix Street at the gateway

for arts and culture. I see the

to the Cultural District, I see my

tremendous energy of everyone

involvement with the Trust as

involved with the Trust working

playing an important role in their

with that same objective in mind.

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he Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Board of Trustees extends its heartfelt gratitude to Jim Rohr for his nearly 20 years of dynamic leadership, support and friendship.

Jim Rohr is an unsung hero of the arts, generously giving of his time and personal funds to make the Cultural District, its theaters and resident companies, thrive. Jim is always there when you need him — asking the right questions, giving good advice and pushing the Trust to think in new, creative ways.

Breaking ground for the Theater Square complex in 2001.

“Ken Melani’s commitment to the Trust and our region is invaluable as we forge ahead with the ongoing development of the Cultural District.

Ken’s leadership will make a positive and lasting impact.”

Among his many contributions, Jim inspired the Cultural District community to work harder and smarter through the creation of Shared Services, resulting in a vibrant downtown arts and entertainment destination. In short, Jim Rohr not only gets the job done, he gets it done right.

The Trust is fortunate and grateful to have a champion in Jim Rohr.

James E. Rohr Chairman, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust (2000 – 2007) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The PNC Financial Services Group Elected to The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Board in 1991 Co-Chair of Campaign for a Dynamic Downtown 1994 –1998

J. Kevin McMahon President and CEO The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

mission to cultivate private and public interests that foster cultural

Q: In your mind, what are the biggest challenges to

A: In growing the Cultural

and local and state legislators is

and economic development.

District as a vibrant place in

challenging. Under the strong

realizing your vision for the Trust

Pittsburgh, the Trust’s greatest

leadership of Kevin McMahon and

and the Cultural District?

challenge is continuing to meet

the Board of Trustees — along

the critical demand for funding

with the Trust’s talented staff —

to support its programs. Attracting

we will meet these challenges head

support from private donors,

on and build on our successes.

corporate sponsors, foundations

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Ken Melani and Jim Rohr at the Trust’s tribute to Jim at the Cabaret at Theater Square in April.

“From the day Jim came on the board, he impressed us with his vision, his insights, his passion for the city and the Trust’s mission. He made wheels turn.

As chairman, he challenged and motivated us to move energetically toward our goal: to make the Cultural District a world-class 24/7 destination for residents and visitors alike.”

Jim Rohr receiving his certificate of proclamation from the Board of Trustees.

Jane C. Arkus Trustee, Executive Committee The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust 2007 Annual Report 3

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Q&A

J. Kevin McMahon

President and CEO, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

Q: Reflecting upon the Trust in 2007, what is top of mind?

A: The Trust’s board chairmanship changed hands this year.

After 16 years on the Board, including seven as chairman, I applaud Jim Rohr, Chairman and CEO, The PNC Financial Services Group, for his outstanding leadership of the Trust and ongoing support of Pittsburgh. You could not ask for more from a chairman or leader. Jim’s presence will be greatly missed, but we were

CIrcus Oz

AVENUE Q

Q: What were some key Trust accomplishments in 2007?

photo: Carol Rosegg

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Q: What were you frequently asked about this year?

Q: What motivates you to get up in the morning and go to work for the Trust?

A: The Trust’s Australia Festival

including DOUBT with Cherry

was a proud moment for our

Jones, winner of the Tony® Award

entire organization. It was an

for Best Play and AVENUE Q,

ambitious, multi-faceted showcase

which won three Tony Awards®,

of theater, dance, comedy, family

including Best Musical. The

events, music, film and visual arts.

October 1st on-sale at the

The Joffrey Ballet, one of the

Box Office at Theater Square

world’s great dance companies,

marked Disney’s THE LION KING’s

gave two outstanding perform-

triumphant return. On that

ances at the Benedum.

day alone, we generated ticket

PNC Broadway Across America –

sales exceeding $1 million. The

Pittsburgh audiences enjoyed yet

economic impact of this show is

another great line-up,

estimated to generate approximately $20 million.

A: Many asked about the

when founding Trust President

status of the the Trust’s riverfront

and CEO Carol Brown, along

development, which is the single

with the Trust’s Board, R.K.

most ambitious real estate project

Mellon Family Foundation,

the Trust has ever undertaken.

The Heinz Endowments and other

The riverfront development is

foundations, began formulating

progressing cautiously but steadily.

plans. The Trust’s financial health

Because of its complexity, the

was also a topic of conversation.

riverfront development is being

Though our belts were tightened

thoughtfully executed at every

in 2007, the Trust operated in a

stage of development, which takes

conservative, fiscally responsible

time and patience. It should be

manner and will continue to do

remembered that the riverfront

so in the years to come.

A: I want to help make

There’s great energy from the

Pittsburgh an even better place

Trust’s stakeholders — our patrons,

to work, live and play. When I

corporate sponsors, foundations,

moved here six years ago,

legislators, resident companies,

I knew right away that Pittsburgh

other arts organizations and

was a great city. In 2007,

trustees. The people who make

Pittsburgh was rated “Most Livable”

everything we do at the Trust

by Places Rated Almanac. The

possible inspire me. Our dedicated

Cultural District was certainly a

staff and volunteers work

factor. We have a fantastic arts

incredibly hard behind the scenes

community — one of the best in

all year long. Their collective

the country — and I think we can

belief in, and support of, the

do even more to cultivate it. I’m

Trust’s work to create a vibrant

Melani, President and CEO of

personally motivated to do all that

Cultural District motivates me

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield,

I can to further the Trust’s mission

every day.

as Trust Chairman. Ken shares

and to make Pittsburgh a

the Trust’s vision of a dynamic

world-class destination for arts

delighted to announce Ken

development began 15 years ago

downtown Pittsburgh, flourishing

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Cosmopolitan Pittsburgh party, a Trust Partners’ event atop the Garage at Theater Square.

year round with activities. His commitment to the Trust is invaluable as we forge ahead with the ongoing development of the Cultural District. Ken’s leadership is already making a positive impact, as evidenced by Highmark’s significant support of the Trust’s First Night® Pittsburgh.

In 2007, over 1.5 million people visited the Cultural District to attend more than 2,300 events, exhibits and programs. There were an estimated 32,250 new ticket buyers, representing

116,085 Trust event tickets purchased this year.

and entertainment.

THANK YOU Allegheny Regional Asset District The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation Eden Hall Foundation First Commonwealth The Grable Foundation The Heinz Endowments Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield The McCune Foundation The Pittsburgh Foundation Pennsylvania Council on the Arts The PNC Foundation The Richard King Mellon Foundation

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is grateful for your special support.

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The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust 2007 HIGHLIGHTS

2007 HIGHLIGHTS

photo: Herbert Migdoll

2007 February

March

April

May

August

November

December

STOMP performs five sold-out shows at the Trust’s Benedum Center during its sixth run in the Pittsburgh market.

The world-renowned Joffrey Ballet captivates Pittsburgh audiences with two breathtaking performances at the Benedum Center.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust received AIA Pennsylvania’s Award for Contribution to the Profession by a Non-Architect.

[Photo caption: Richard DeYoung, immediate past president of AIA PA; John R. Hill, President, AIA Pennsylvania; the Trust’s Kevin McMahon and David DeSimone.

Jim Rohr steps down as Chairman of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Board of Trustees after serving seven years as its Chairman and 16 as a Trust board member.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Board of Trustees elects Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield President and CEO Ken Melani as Board Chairman.

The Benedum Center’s sidewalk construction project commences with support from Allegheny Regional Asset District.

AVENUE Q attracts more than 17,500 patrons, making Pittsburgh one of the top-selling markets in 2007, according to the League of American Theaters and Producers.

The Trust teams with Pittsburgh Filmmakers and Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership to host a 4-week Holiday Film Celebration at the Trust’s Harris Theater.

photo: Lois Greenfield

The campaign for the James E. Rohr Building at 805/807 Liberty Avenue, the future home of the Trust’s Arts Education Center, raised nearly $800,000 from individuals and corporations in honor of the Trust’s former Chairman.

Jim Rohr and Toto Fisher, Trustee, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, with a rendering of the James E. Rohr Building, future home of the Trust’s Arts Education Center.

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September A new affordable and workforce housing project is unveiled for the historic Century Building in the Cultural District.

June The Cultural District participates in the Pittsburgh Festival of Lights as part of Pittsburgh Celebrates Glass during the Three Rivers Arts Festival.

October The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh Filmmakers and Bricolage join forces to present In Service: Authentic Narrative from Iraq to Pittsburgh at the Trust’s Harris Theater.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust launches The Australia Festival, a month-long, multi-disciplinary showcase of arts and entertainment from Down Under.

The students of the University of Pittsburgh voted the Byham Theater as the “Best Live Theater” venue for 2007 as part of Pitt News’ ‘Best of ’ poll.

photo: Ponch Hawkes

Carnegie Mellon alumnae Cherry Jones returns to Pittsburgh in her Tony®-Award-winning performance in DOUBT.

First Night® Pittsburgh 2008, sponsored by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, officially kicks off Pittsburgh 250 and attracts a record attendance of more than 40,000.

Australian Ambassador Dennis Richardson addressing the crowd at the Trust’s Gala featuring a performance

by Circus Oz.

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The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust EDUCATION & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Q&A

EDUCATION & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT with

Janis Burley Wilson

Vice President, Education & Community Engagement

Kids Holiday Crawl in the Cultural District

FOR STUDENTS The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's Education and Community Engagement department provides educational experiences to multicultural audiences of all ages in support of the Trust’s mission to create cultural vitality in Pittsburgh.

Artspassport

role of the Education Center?

Sweet Honey in the Rock University of Pittsburgh Night January 14, 2007

A: In a nutshell, it will be a hub

Theater Arts Workshop January 29 – 30, 2007

Bus subsidies sponsored by Sunoco Chemicals, Inc.

Q: What’s the benefit of having

Q: How would you describe the

all Education and Community Engagement activities under one roof?

for creativity, discovery and arts innovation in the Cultural District.

The Acting Company Jane Eyre Pitt Arts, February 6, 2007

various communities. Through

Q: Visualize a typical day at the

community partnerships, for

Education Center.

Irvin Mayfield & New Orleans Jazz Orchestra Pitt Arts, February 13, 2007

A: A centralized, dedicated space will allow us to better serve our

Q: Last year, the Trust announced the anticipated opening of the Trust Education Center to be housed in the James E. Rohr Building at 805/807 Liberty Avenue.

When is it slated to open?

A: Our hope is that the Trust’s Education Center will open in late 2008 or early 2009. We’re extremely eager to see this vision realized.

example, we can offer various after-school arts programs for

A: First thing in the morning, a

youth. Working with PNC Grow

local artist is conducting an arts

Up Great, the Center can provide

activity for pre-schoolers. At

early childhood arts programs for

lunchtime, a Flamenco dance

downtown childcare providers.

lesson is in full swing, while simul-

We’ll also have space that

taneously, a painting class is being

can be utilized for educator

conducted. After school, students

development, adult arts

immerse themselves in drama

classes and studios for local

exercises. In the evening, a local

arts organizations.

theater group rehearses for an

Joffrey Ballet Pitt Arts, March 2, 2007 4-D Art in The Tempest (La Tempete) Student matinee, March 30, 2007 Aquila Theatre Company in The Canterbury Tales student matinee

Adopt-A-School Brownsville Area High School

Adopt-A-Dancer Alexandra Toy Freeport Area High School Student Fair and Tours Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, Chatham College, Carlow University, LaRoche College, University of Pittsburgh, Taylor Allderdice High School

“With area school districts cutting arts education programs because of financial constraints, the Trust’s education and outreach efforts are more important than ever before. Janis Burley Wilson and her staff do exceptional work by continually offering a broad spectrum of arts education experiences for our schoolchildren.”

Suzy Broadhurst Trustee, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and Chair, Education & Community Engagement Committee

Internship Program throughout The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

A Giant Eagle Family Performance

April 23, 2007 Ballet Folklórico de Mexico Pitt Arts, September 23, 2007

Cast members of STOMP visit the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf

Circus Oz Pitt Arts, October 14, 2007

upcoming production, while a group of teachers participate in

Georgian State Dance Company Pitt Arts, November 1, 2007

an Act 48 workshop.

“The orchestration of the Trust’s Theater Arts Workshop was impeccable. The presenters were informative and passionate about their craft and very hands-on with the kids. Thanks to The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust for igniting a life-long appreciation of the theatrical arts in our students.”

A Windmill Performing Arts Production: The Green Sheep Student matinee A PNC Grow Up Great Program

November 2 – 4, 2007 Candy Butchers Pitt Arts, November 9, 2007 Arts Excursion Mon Valley School and Highlands High School, November 11, 2007 Chunky Move Pitt Arts, November 17, 2007

Cyd Stackhouse, Gifted Program Teacher North Allegheny Intermediate The School Day Matinee series is made possible with support from The Dominion Foundation, Target and The PNC Foundation.

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The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust EDUCATION & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Special guest Sonia Sanchez at The Trust’s She Said: Women’s Words, an Education & Community Engagement event.

FOR THE COMMUNITY

Exploring Points of View Through Drama: Walking in Another’s Shoes Workshop, January 25, 2007 *

Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District

Down Under Day

Lead Sponsor First Commonwealth Media Partrner 91.3fm WYEP

In association with the Pittsburgh Children’s Museum

January 26, 2007 April 20, 2007 June 22, 2007 October 19, 2007

October 27, 2007

Creative Movement: Mary Miller Dance Company Workshop A PNC Grow Up Great program

Hill House, April 25, 2007 Drama Across the Curriculum Workshop, Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese August 21, 2007 *

Showcase Noir: African American Artists Exhibition and Sale Sponsored by New Pittsburgh Courier

March 3, 2007

Teaching Reading Comprehension Strategies Through Visual Art Workshop Allegheny Intermediate Unit 3, Pittsburgh Area Independent School Teachers Association October 8, 2007*

She Said: Women’s Words Featuring Sonia Sanchez

* The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts:

April 15, 2007

Sponsored by New Pittsburgh Courier

March 29, 2007 Kid’s Day in the District Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka

“We are very excited about the potential for the Trust’s new Education Center.

It will be a place where small, local arts organizations will be able to provide many quality arts experiences for area children.”

Charles R. “Chip” Burke, Jr., Trustee, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and Vice Chair, Education & Community Engagement Committee

FOR TEACHERS

Community members served: 70,315 Total number of people served: Over 91,000

PPG ARTSMASTERS The Acting Company Jane Eyre residency Chartiers Valley High School January 30 – February 2, 2007

Kids Holiday Crawl Pittsburgh Cultural District December 1, 2007

Woodland Hills High School, January 30 – February 2, 2007 Point Park University February 7, 2007

Continuum Strategies for Contingent Environments, panel discussion November 9, 2007

STOMP Lecture/demonstration Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, February 8, 2007

JazzLive A free, year-round jazz series performed at the Trust’s Backstage Bar, Cabaret at Theater Square and Agnes R. Katz Plaza

Hubbard Street Masterclass February 9, 2007

Sponsored by DUQ 90.5 FM and New Pittsburgh Courier

Joffrey Ballet Masterclass March 1, 2007

Sponsored by Citizens Bank and Giant Eagle

Thomas the Tank Engine Outreach visit Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, March 16, 2007

Partners in Education Workshops

Tix for Teachers Open House Cabaret Theater, September 17, 2007

11,109 Teachers served: 9,584 Students served:

National Take a Child to Work Day April 26, 2007

Sydney Dance Masterclass Point Park University, March 23, 2007

Americans for the Arts Creative Conversation October 15, 2007

Sonia Sanchez Poetry Workshop University of Pittsburgh March 29, 2007

Larry Harlow and the Latin Legends Band October 19, 2007

Sweet Charity Masterclass Point Park University, March 4, 2007 Emio Greco | PC Masterclass April 14, 2007

“The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s JazzLive programming provides a dynamic venue and forum for musicians to display their gifts and talents for the people of this city.”

My Fair Lady Masterclass September 21, 2007

Larry Harlow screening and Q & A University of Pittsburgh October 11, 2007 Duquesne University October 19, 2007 Continuum, Anthony Burke Artist Lecture Carnegie Mellon University October 22, 2007 Twelve Angry Men Law and audience talkback October 24, 2007 Lucy Guerin Masterclass October 31, 2007 William Barton Workshop University of Pittsburgh School of Music, November 7, 2007 Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, November 8, 2007 Winchester Thurston School November 9, 2007 Suitcase Royale Masterclass Carnegie Mellon University November 8, 2007 Chunky Move Masterclass Rogers Creative and Performing Arts School, November, 16, 2007

ArtsMASTERS is sponsored by PPG Industries Foundation

Masterclass with Chunky Move

Jevon Rushton, musician

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Cast members of Go Diego Go! visit patients at Children’s Hospital.

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The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust REAL ESTATE

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

Q&A

REAL ESTATE with

David R. DeSimone

“The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is a unique non-profit organization that truly understands and effectively supports the ‘for-profit’ real estate development process.

By serving as a catalyst for private ‘for-profit’ developers, the Trust’s long-term vision, sustained planning and targeted investments in the Cultural District have played a direct role in our decision to make significant investments in the District. We’ve had great success with our Cultural District properties and appreciate having the Trust’s committed collaboration and support every step of the way.”

Senior Vice President of Operations & General Counsel below and above ground—and public spaces. It’s a learning experience and we continue to

Q: Overall, how is the Cultural District developing as a residential and retail community?

think through this project as we understand more nuances. Our goal is to execute the plan properly at every stage of development.

Q: What do you see as a key challenge with the riverfront development?

Q: How is the Trust’s riverfront development progressing?

A: We made encouraging strides in 2007 with the announcement of Trek Development’s Century Building on Seventh Street. It is a perfect example of collaborative efforts between public interests at the City, County and State level

A: We must ensure the riverfront development vision is realized

A: Given the riverfront develop-

without compromising the overall

ment’s significant complexity and

design quality, and this presents an

magnitude, patience is required to

exciting and unique challenge as

make sure this project is done right.

the project must also be economi-

The riverfront development’s

cally feasible. As a mixed-use prop-

ambitious concept includes new

erty with multiple components—

residential, retail, parking—both

both public and private—the trick is ensuring all of the components work together. For example, it is critical to provide ample parking, but there also must be adequate space for public amenities like public plazas, parks and gardens.

and private interests with the

Aaron D. Stauber President Rugby Realty Co., Inc.

developer, the Trust and foundations. The project will provide affordable workforce housing in the Cultural District to help ensure a diverse downtown residential base. Demand for market-rate units at the Encore on 7th in the Cultural District also remains strong with a 95% occupancy rate. Plus, steady progress was made with Rosebud Fine Foods Grocery Store, located on the ground level of the Encore on 7th, and the Crazy Mocha coffee shop on Liberty Avenue.

The Century Building in the Cultural District is illuminated as part of the Pittsburgh Festival of Lights during the Three Rivers Arts Festival.

It’s a balancing act, but we have a talented team of development and design professionals.

Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan Onorato, Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, Trek Development Group President William Gatti, Jr. and Patricia S. Burk, VP of Housing and Economic Development, Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, at press conference announcing the affordable and workforce housing project at the Century Building in the Cultural District.

“Based on the Trust’s track record and reputation for real estate development in the Cultural District, combined with the Trust’s support from the business and foundation communities, I am confident that the riverfront development is going to happen.

Though progress has been slowed by the economy, the Trust is doing all of the right things to realize its long-term vision for this unique site.”

The Encore on 7th Thomas L. VanKirk Chief Executive Officer, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC Trustee, Executive Committee, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

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The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust FACILITIES

Q&A

FACILITIES with

Gene Ciavarra

Vice President, Operations, Theaters and District Amenities

Q: Gene, you’ve managed the

Q: In August, the front of the

Benedum Center since the Trust

Benedum was under major

opened the theater in 1987. And

construction. What was going on?

now you also manage the Byham

Opera Theater’s Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss at the Byham Theater

Theater, Theater Square and other

A: Water was leaking into

Trust Facilities. Twenty years and

the lower level restrooms of

thousands of performances later,

the Benedum, revealing the need

what do you view as the Trust’s

to replace and waterproof

proudest accomplishment?

the sidewalks leading into the

“Opera Theater’s 2007 season was an outstanding success, and the historic Byham Theater has made a lovely home for our company in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District. The Byham staff never fails to be welcoming and accommodating to our artists, as well as patrons.”

Mary Ann Lapinski General Manager, Opera Theater

theater. As part of this project, we

A: I’m very proud of the fact

incorporated heated sidewalks for

that the Benedum is one of the

added patron safety during

most utilized theaters in the

the winter months. A grant

nation today, hosting more than

from Allegheny Regional

280 performances annually.

Asset District helped to

Between actual engagements and

underwrite the costs of

the time needed for stage load-ins

this capital project.

and rehearsals, there are very few days in the year when the Benedum

In addition to the

is not occupied. I’m equally pleased

Benedum sidewalk

with the level of activity at the

project, in 2007, the

Trust’s O’Reilly, Byham, Harris,

Trust installed a

Cabaret theaters and Theater

comprehensive handrail system on

Square complex.

the balcony level of the Byham

Q: As far as Trust venues,

Theater. The majority of the fund-

in your opinion, what was a high-

ing for this project was generously

light of 2007?

“In February 1988, we presented Volume XII of the Roots of Rock and Roll at the Benedum and it has been a perfect marriage ever since.

The gorgeous theater, the gigantic stage, the producer-friendly backstage and Gene Ciavarra and his competent, friendly and professional staff combine to make the Benedum the ideal venue.”

Henry J. DeLuca, President HJD Enterprises, Inc.

donated by Dr. George R. White, current board president of

A: I’m pleased with the strong

Opera Theater.

attendance figures for the Trust’s Wednesday Wine Flights and Craft Beer School series held at Cabaret at Theater Square. Chef Toni Pais, Café Zao, provided terrific fare to complement the tastings.

The success of the wine and beer tasting events reflects our ongoing efforts at creating new events to attract broader audiences to the Cultural District.

The Trust’s O’Reilly Theater, home to Pittburgh Public Theater

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The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust PERFORMING ARTS

Q&A

PERFORMING ARTS

PROGRAMMING with

Paul J. Organisak

Vice President, Programming and Executive Director, Pittsburgh Dance Council.

Q: Why does the Trust

Matthew Bourne's EDWARD SCISSORHANDS

Q: Within the Trust’s

present cultural festivals that

organization, Programming often

explore a specific geographic

partners with the Education &

location, be it a country,

Community Engagement on special

continent or city?

events with visiting performers.

Bringing Broadway’s best to the Cultural District

ALTAR BOYZ

city, province, etc., provide our audiences with a deeper, multidimensional art and entertainment experience. Because the Trust’s festival approach incorporates a wide variety of art forms, such as theater, dance, music, film and visual arts, our patrons gain a

The Candy Butchers

richer perspective of a particular

photo: Prue Upton

culture, history and heritage.

Richard Rauh with actress Elena Shaddow at PNC Broadway Across America-Pittsburgh’s THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA cast party.

“ It is satisfying to reflect upon the contributions that The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has made in the last 24 years in helping to establish Pittsburgh as a major arts center. The Trust has succeeded remarkably by continually presenting a broad and diverse range of arts and entertainment offerings to the delight of its growing audiences.”

A: Leveraging opportunities with visiting artists that serve to nurture

Q: How did the Trust come

Q: What are the Trust’s criteria for

to decide upon a festival focused on

choosing programming?

Australian arts and culture in 2007?

A: I am asked this question often.

an appreciation for the arts is an elemental component of the Trust’s mission. Transporting artists off of the stage and into classrooms, workshops and masterclasses

A: I attended a major performing

Two key factors drive the Trust’s

enriches our community's exposure

arts showcase in Australia and was

programming: quality and diversity.

to great artistic work. It also gives

struck by the creative vitality and

Regardless of the discipline or art

the artists a chance to engage with

inventiveness of the Australian

form, whether it’s a Broadway

students and patrons, as well as an

artists. The Australians were pro-

show, a dance performance, live

opportunity to become better

ducing edgy, offbeat performance

music, etc., we seek to procure the

acquainted with our region.

arts that had not been experienced

highest quality work for our

by Pittsburgh audiences before, and

patrons. The PNC Broadway Across

the Trust wanted to give Australia

America-Pittsburgh series’

the spotlight it deserved. As we

subscribers appreciate that a trip

pursued funding opportunities for

to New York City isn't always

an Australian arts showcase in

necessary to see an outstanding

Pittsburgh, the Australian Council

Broadway show. Curatorship of

on the Arts was eager to work

our Dance Council seasons is just as

with the Trust and was very

selective in securing the best in

generous with festival funding.

contemporary dance from around

The Australia Festival was a proud

the world. Equally imperative to the

moment for the Trust and our

Trust’s mission for programming is

Australian partners.

presenting diversity in cultural

CHICAGO July 17 – 22, 2007, Heinz Hall

STOMP February 6 – 11, 2007, Benedum Center

MY FAIR LADY September 18 – 23, 2007 Benedum Center

THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA February 20 - 25, 2007 Benedum Center

TWELVE ANGRY MEN October 23 – 28, 2007, Heinz Hall

DOUBT with Cherry Jones March 6 – 11, 2007, Benedum Center

Joffrey Ballet Masterclass, a Trust Education & Community Engagement program

RIVERDANCE March 27 – April 1, 2007, Heinz Hall

AVENUE Q November 20 – 25, 2007 Benedum Center

Richard Thomas in TWELVE ANGRY MEN

THE TEN TENORS December 27 – 30, 2007, Heinz Hall

Molly Ringwald as SWEET CHARITY April 3 – 8, 2007, Heinz Hall ALTAR BOYZ April 24 – May 6, 2007, Byham Theater

PNC Broadway Across America-Pittsburgh is a presentation of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh Symphony and Live Nation.

forms, diversity of art forms and AVENUE Q

diversity in appeal. The Trust strives to reach the broadest possible audiences through a variety of distinctive programming.

photo: Carol Rosegg

Richard E. Rauh President’s Circle Donor The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

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DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS January 23 – 28, 2007, Benedum Center

photo: Joan Marcus

efforts that focus on a country,

photo: Carol Rosegg

A: “Festival” programmatic

photo: Bill Cooper

What drives these collaborations?

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The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust PERFORMING ARTS

October 10 - November 17, 2007 A bold and exciting showcase of arts and culture from Down Under

Circus Oz

Down Under Day

in association with Pittsburgh International Children’s Theater

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Education and Community Engagement and the Pittsburgh Children’s Museum

Tactics for Contingent Environments October 11 – November 14, 2007 937 Liberty Avenue Gallery

photo: Herbert Migdoll

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago February 10, 2007, Byham Theater

Pittsburgh Opera’s Madama Butterfly

by Puccini October 13 – 21, 2007 Benedum Center

Emio Greco | PC

photo: Rom Anthonis

The Joffrey Ballet March 2 – 3, 2007, Benedum Center Sydney Dance Company March 24, 2007, Byham Theater Emio Greco I PC April 14, 2007, Byham Theater

New Works from Utopia: Paintings

by Australian Aboriginal Artists October 19 – December 31, 2007 SPACE Workin' Down Under October 19 – December 31, 2007 Wood Street Galleries Tan Lines

Circus Oz October 11 – 14, 2007, Byham Theater

Chunky Move: I Want to Dance Better at Parties, November 17, 2007 Byham Theater

October 21, 2007, Harris Theater

photo: Marianne Weiss

Extraordinary contemporary dance from around the world

Chunky Move: Glow November 15 –16, 2007, Byham Theater

co-presented with the Pittsburgh Lesbian and Gay Film Festival

Andy and Oz: Parallel Visions

The Trust extends its gratitude to

October 27, 2007 Pittsburgh Children's Museum

October 21 – December 30, 2007 The Andy Warhol Museum Craft Beer School: Coopers Ales & Lagers of Australia October 23, 2007 Cabaret at Theater Square

Chunky Move (top) Glow (bottom) I Want to Dance Better at Parties

November 8 – 10, 2007, The Andy Warhol Museum Theater William Barton: Kalkadoon Man

Chunky Move: Glow November 15 –16, 2007 Byham Theater Chunky Move: I Want to Dance Better at Parties November 17, 2007, Byham Theater

part of the Three Rivers Film Festival

November 10, 2007, Harris Theater

Priscilla Queen of the Desert co-presented with the Pittsburgh Lesbian and Gay Film Festival

October 30, 2007, Harris Theater

Circus Oz

Walkabout co-presented with Three Rivers Film Festival

November 2, 2007, Harris Theater A Windmill Performing Arts Production: The Green Sheep in association with Pittsburgh International Children’s Theater

November 2 – 4, 2007 Benedum Center, Studio A Lucy Guerin, Inc.: Aether November 3, 2007, Byham Theater Wednesday Wine Flight: G'Day & a Glass Australian Wines November 7, 2007 Cabaret at Theater Square

The Andy Warhol Museum presents

photo: Basil Childers

Lucy Guerin, Inc. November 3, 2007, Byham Theater

The Suitcase Royale: Chronicles of a Sleepless Moon co-presented with the Andy Warhol Museum

October 11 – 14, 2007 Byham Theater

Nita Wadhwani Programming Committee, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

The Joffrey Ballet

The artistic wonders of Oz made for an extraordinary time in the Cultural District as the Trust presented the Australia Festival in the fall.

The Suitcase Royale

photo: Mia Hansen

“The Trust brings some of the best musical and artistic talent from around the world, which makes this region more vibrant, more diverse and eminently more livable.”

photo: John O’Neil

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

The Candy Butchers: A Circus Sweetmeat November 7 – 10, 2007 New Hazlett Theater

William Barton

The Green Sheep

Dance Council, and the entire PDC

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Board for its hard work and vision. photo: Tony Lewis

The Trust thanks season sponsor First Commonwealth for another great year of contemporary dance.

Tim Horn, Glass slipper

photo: Ponch Hawkes

Selma B. Sherman, Chair, Pittsburgh

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The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust PERFORMING ARTS

Trust Presents

CD Live!

Great live music performances in Cultural District venues

World-class arts and entertainment in the heart of the Cultural District

Lucinda WIlliams

Jackie Greene January 27, 2007, Dowe's on 9th

photo: Charles Bush

Richard Thompson

Irvin Mayfield & The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra

Dean & Britta March 13, 2007, Dowe's on 9th

“The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has raised the bar with its group ticketing services. I value my business relationship with the Trust’s Group Sales department. They are a delight to work with and make my job so much easier.”

Lindsey Buckingham March 21, 2007, Byham Theater Patty Griffin with special guest Scott Miller April 16, 2007, Byham Theater Richard Thompson and his band June 27, 2007, Byham Theater

photo: Bill Cooper

Neko Case with special guest Eric Bachmann July 19, 2007, Byham Theater Lucinda Williams with special guest Charlie Louvin July 21, 2007, Byham Theater Tori Amos with special guest Yoav October 30, 2007, Benedum Center

Barbara S. Stull, Corporate Concierge U.S. Steel Tower

The CD Live! concert series is an ongoing collaboration between The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Three Rivers Arts Festival and 91.3fm WYEP.

Neko Case Lindsey Buckingham

Irvin Mayfield & The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra February 14, 2007, Byham Theater

Aquila Theatre Company in The Canterbury Tales April 22, 2007, Byham Theater

Nancy Wilson

Interpol July 24, 2007, Byham Theater

Go Diego Go! November 28 - December 2, 2007 Benedum Center

Ballet Folklórico de Mexico September 23, 2007, Byham Theater

Australian Pink Floyd December 5, 2007, Benedum Center

Sweet Honey in the Rock

co-presented with MCG Jazz

co-presented with August Wilson Center for African American Culture

March 4, 2007, Benedum Center

January 14, 2007, Byham Theater

Thomas the Tank Engine March 16 – 17, 2007, Benedum Center

The Acting Company in Jane Eyre February 6, 2007, Byham Theater Kathy Griffin February 7, 2007, Byham Theater

Jackie Greene

“ I love the experience of live music and one of the best settings in Pittsburgh is the CD Live! concert series. I appreciate the chance to hear and see some of my favorite artists in the Cultural District.”

Kathy Griffin

Matthew Bourne's EDWARD SCISSORHANDS Matthew Bourne's EDWARD SCISSORHANDS January 12 – 14, 2007 Benedum Center

Raul Malo's Christmas Party November 29, 2007, Byham Theater

Nancy WIlson

King's Singers February 8, 2007, Byham Theater

4-D Art in The Tempest (La Tempete) March 30 – 31, 2007, Byham Theater Mannheim Steamroller April 2, 2007, Benedum Center Stephen Lynch April 12, 2007, Byham Theater Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka April 15, 2007, Byham Theater

The Georgian State Dance Company November 1, 2007, Byham Theater

In Service: Authentic Narrative from Iraq to Pittsburgh co-presented with Pittsburgh Filmmakers and Bricolage

October 4 – 14, 2007, Harris Theater The Global Drum Project October 18, 2007, Byham Theater Defending the Caveman October 19 – 20, 2007, Byham Theater

Sweet Honey in the Rock

Dawn Sweeny CD Live! attendee

Australian Pink Floyd

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Trust Guest Attractions A broad array of arts and entertainment in the Cultural District

THE PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST'S BENEDUM CENTER

THE PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST'S BYHAM THEATER Lisa Lampanelli, January 12, 2007 Bodiography Contemporary Ballet Innovation February 3, 2007 Dayton Contemporary Dance Company’s colôr-ögrãphy, n.

The Dances of Jacob Lawrence March 10, 2007 Ballet NY, April 4, 2007 Venture Outdoors Presents Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, April 5 - 6, 2007 LaRoche College Dance Dept.

The Spirit of Dance, April 10, 2007 Playhouse Dance Company April 19 – 21, 2007

Wake Up Your Dreams, May 22, 2007

The Fray, January 17, 2007 1964 … The Tribute, February 2, 2007 Roots of Rock and Roll February 3, 2007

Kidz Bop, November 2, 2007 Lewis Black, November 17, 2007 Kenny G Christmas Concert December 7, 2007 John Prine, December 8, 2007

Charles Dutton in Goodnight Mr. Wilson, May 23, 2007 Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School Spring Performance, June 2, 2007 Take 6, June 8, 2007

Zappa Plays Zappa, July 25, 2007 Mike Super - Magic and Illusion July 28, 2007

The O'Jays, April 6, 2007

Boney James, August 10, 2007

Katt Williams, March 18, 2007 Widespread Panic, April 10, 2007

River City Brass Band September 13, 2007

Harry Connick, Jr., April 11, 2007

Chelsea Handler, September 15, 2007

Patrizio Buanne, April 12, 2007

Philadanco, September 22, 2007

Regional Dance America National Festival April 24 – 28, 2007

Kenny G

Steven Wright, October 17, 2007 Ebony Fashion Fair, October 30, 2007

Pittsburgh Musical Theater:

River City Brass Band: Songs of Freedom, November 8, 2007

CATS January 18 – 28, 2007

Bill Cardille Tribute November 11, 2007

FOOTLOOSE February 22 – March 4, 2007

Christmas Dreams with Mark Milovats, November 25, 2007

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST May 10 – 20, 2007

Pittsburgh International Children's Theater:

ANNIE October 25 – 28, 2007

“The Trust uses the arts to connect

SEUSSICAL, January 7, 2007

Frederick, Swimmy and Inch By Inch March 11, 2007 Winnie The Pooh October 21, 2007

Opera Theater: The Marriage of Figaro September 25 – 30, 2007 Die Fledermaus December 27 – 30, 2007

Pinkalicious The Musical November 18, 2007

Weird Al Yankovic, July 7, 2007

Celtic Woman: a New Journey March 13 – 14, 2007

Jerry Seinfeld, April 14, 2007

Hot Pink Pittsburgh, October 16, 2007

Berenstain Bears on Stage February 18, 2007

Fergie, May 21, 2007

New Year’s Comedy Jam January 5, 2007

River City Brass Band: Broadway Babies, October 4, 2007

Patrons enjoying the outdoor patio at the Trust’s Backstage Bar at Theater Square

Ballet NY

people and inspire civic engagement. As co-chair of the Partners Program, I am a part of something larger than myself that benefits the entire Pittsburgh region.”

Kelly K. Price Co-Chair, Partners Board The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

Off the Record VII: Blogged to Death September 27, 2007

Maya Angelou, May 16, 2007

Philadanco

Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals September 14, 2007 The Whispers, September 15, 2007

Percussionist Ravish Momin performs as part of The Radical Riffs contemporary music series at SPACE

Ron White, October 6, 2007

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The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust VISUAL ARTS

Q&A

“ In 2000, I just moved to New York from Vienna.

Wood Street seemed to be a truly contemporary place, dedicated to emerging art forms, and in particular to work in new media. In my opinion, Wood Street is unique within the United States. To my knowledge there is no comparable place with such a comprehensive track record, showing each and every important work in New Media, outside of Europe or Asia. The program is simply outstanding.”

VISUAL ARTS

with

Murray Horne

Curator, Wood Street Galleries

Kurt Hentschläger, artist

WOOD STREET GALLERIES

A: There’s an insatiable appetite

Q: How does the Trust select

for visual arts in our region. In

exhibits for the Trust’s galleries?

1996, the Trust had just one art

What’s your criteria?

gallery. Today, the Trust operates

Q: In the 10 years you’ve managed the Trust’s Visual Arts Programming, what are you most struck by?

four art galleries in the Cultural

A: Quality of work drives

District. In addition, there are

the selection process for all of

several other art spaces through-

the Trust’s visual arts exhibits.

out the District. At any given

Wood Street Galleries aims for

Gallery Crawl in the Cultural

computer-related and new media

District, which are free and open

work of important, emerging

to the public, you’ll see over

national and international artists.

20 participating galleries and art

SPACE attracts the region’s best

spaces, collectively creating a

up and coming artists, as well as

vibrant arts open house scene.

artists that are new to our city.

The quarterly Gallery Crawl is

And we like to mix it up and strive

attracting thousands of patrons,

to present the unexpected at

and a sizable percentage of

707 Penn Gallery, where no two

attendees are between the ages

exhibits are ever alike. It’s also

18 to 30, which is very exciting.

SPACE: New Works from Utopia Gloria Petyarre, Bush Medicine (detail), acrylic on canvas, 2007

important to note that all of the Trust’s visual arts programming is free and open to the public.

Thread with guest curator Michele Thursz January 26 – March 31, 2007 Laser Sound Performance

by Edwin van der Heide April 20 – June 2, 2007 Echo by Michael Hardesty June 22 – September 15, 2007 Brent Green [music performance] September 15, 2007 Workin’ Down Under October 19 – December 31, 2007

SPACE Home/Away with guest curator Thad Kellstadt January 26 – March 10, 2007 In Full Bloom with guest curator Bob Ziller March 23 – May 12, 2007 Conflict with guest curator Jen Saffron May 25 – July 14, 2007

Wood Street Galleries Installation view, Echo, Michael Hardesty, 2007 Chris Lisowski from the exhibit SONAR at 707 Penn Gallery

The Servant’s Lament by David Turkel May 27 – 28, 2007 Mary Miller Dance Company June 1 – 2, 2007 Snowblind with guest curator Thad Kellstadt July 27 – September 15, 2007

Wood Street Galleries: Thread Devorah Sperber, After Vermeer 2 (The Girl with a Pearl Earring), Thread spools, glass, steel 2006

New Works from Utopia: Paintings by Aboriginal Artists October 19 – December 31, 2007 Radical Riffs: Contemporary Music Series at Wood Street Galleries and SPACE May – October, 2007

“The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s dedication to exhibiting contemporary art creates a scene that is hospitable to artist and attendee alike. It would be difficult to find another working environment like this anywhere else in the world.”

Chris Lisowski, artist

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The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

Theater Square Centralized Cultural District box office. Good food. Arts and entertainment.

Full-service bar. Convenient parking. And more.

Future Tenant

“The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust gives Carnegie Mellon Master of Arts Management students an invaluable opportunity to operate our own downtown Pittsburgh art space. This dedication of time and resources speaks to the Trust’s commitment to educating and supporting emerging artists, performers and arts leaders in our city.”

Lindsay Nakles Co-Director, Future Tenant

709 PENN GALLERY 709 Penn Gallery is managed by the Trust’s Education and Community Engagement department.

Still City by Rob Larson & Duane Rieder January 29 – February 23, 2007 Women’s Work March 2 – 30, 2007 Down by Law by Anire Mosley June 1 – 22, 2007

Reflections, Rotations, Symmetries by Brian Chapman October 12 – November 22, 2007

risë nagin : new works Curated by Katherine Talcott November 10, 2006 – January 23, 2007

Theater by Design: From Sketches to Stage November 23 – December 23, 2007

Mechanosphere Curated by Katherine Talcott February 23 – March 23, 2007 Politics of Pleasure Curated by Katherine Talcott March 30 – May 11, 2007

Work With Me: A Circle of Artist Collaborations January 19 – February 16, 2007

Joseph Shepler: Recent Paintings January 26 – February 24, 2007

Make/D, March 2 – 23, 2007

Re: re: falsepositive new work by Josh Bonnett March 9 – April 14, 2007

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The f295 member Exhibition of Lensless and Alternative Photography April 28 – May 19, 2007

Patterning, Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Architecture April 20 – June 3, 2007

City High Art Show June 1 -15, 2007

New Drawings/Dibjujos Nuevos by George A. Lipchak April 20 – May 19, 2007

Articulate: Pittsburgh’s Creative Network June 22 and October 19, 2007

Jean Kirsten Screen Prints June 22 - July 6, 2007

Edge of Time: Work of Jane Haskell June 1 – June 30, 2007

Window Installation

by Patrick Schmidt October 27 – November 24, 2007

Reflections: Associated Artists of Pittsburgh July 13 – August 18, 2007

Power September 28 – October 20, 2007 Future Ten 4: Good Buddy Ten Minute Play Festival November 2 – 10, 2007

Dada Puppet & The Oracle Trilogy: Works by Bob La Bobgah August 31 – October 6, 2007

The Trust’s 937 Liberty Avenue property is home to the Three Rivers Arts Festival (TRAF), which is much more than 17 days in June. TRAF, which attracts over 500,000 visitors and generates $25 million annually for the region, partners with the Trust on CD Live!, Mellon Jazz presents and First Night® Pittsburgh.

GALLERY@ 937 LIBERTY AVENUE

707 PENN GALLERY

Uncertainties, May 4 – 18, 2007

THE PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST’S 937 LIBERTY AVENUE

Through My Eyes by Ruth McCormick July 20 – August 10, 2008

FUTURE TENANT

Everything Must Go April 12 – 26, 2007

Australian Swaypoles at PPG Place during the Three Rivers Arts Festival

eidolon: exploring the ephemeral Rhode Island School of Design—Glass Department & Division of Fine Arts June 7 – 12, 2007

Award-winning Chef Toni Pais crafts creative, Portuguese-inspired fare for Cultural District diners.

Café Zao Cookout Featuring live music by Azucar August 13, 2007 Prix Fixe Dinner Special August 14 – September 30, 2007

Pittsburgh Opera Cabaret January 22, 2007

Manicures & Martinis July – September, 2007

Wednesday Wine Flights February – December, 2007

Hustlebot, September 7, 2007

Leon Redbone, February 7, 2007 Craft Beer School March – December, 2007

In its third year of operation, the Trust’s Backstage Bar held over 200 free live performances, attracting more than 16,500 patrons in 2007.

In addition to live entertainment and a late night happy hour, the cozy, smoke-free Backstage Bar offers a full menu of appetizers, casual food and desserts.

Animal Club, September 8, 2007 Jay Hitt & Friends, September 21, 2007 Chris Laitta’s TV Tunes September 22, 2007

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS with cast of SWEET CHARITY April 5, 2007

Amish Burlesque September 28 – 29, 2007

Euphonic Brew, April 9, 2007

Larry Harlow and the Latin Legends October 19, 2007

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS with the cast of ALTAR BOYZ May 5, 2007

Late Nite Romp with Gorman Lowe November 17 & 24, 2007

Amish Burlesque featuring Goody Plenty & the Amlets June 1 – July 7, 2007

BACKSTAGE BAR

Bait and Switch, June 2, 2007 John McIntire & Gab Bonesso June – August, 2007

Cougarland December 14, 2007 Plaids Unwrapped Benefit December 14, 2007 Slim Forsythe & The Parklane Drifters December 31, 2007

Hodgepodge Society June 16, 2007 Furry Tales, July 5, 2007

THE CAROLYN M. BYHAM WQED FM89.3 STUDIO

30 Below Curated by ARTUP December 21 – 31, 2007

Sonar by Christopher Lisowski & Tullis Johnson October 19 – December 31, 2007

Marvin Hamlisch on air at the Carolyn M. Byham WQED fm89.3 Studio 2 6 The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

In 2007, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust leveraged usage of its intimate 253-seat Cabaret at Theater Square. In addition to ongoing CLO productions, the Cabaret at Theater Square hosted a variety of events, including live music and theater, wine and beer tastings, gourmet wine dinners and private functions.

CAFE ZAO

American Caricature Curated by ARTUP September 14 – October 20, 2007 Continuum Strategies for Contingent Environments October 19 – November 9, 2007

709 Penn Gallery during Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District

CABARET AT THEATER SQUARE

Established as a remote, live broadcast studio for WQED fm89.3 in 2004, the Carolyn M. Byham Studio is an integral component of the Cultural District.

In 2007, WQED fm89.3 broadcasted over 1,500 hours from the remote Theater Square studio and conducted more than 70 live interviews, including Marvin Hamlisch, cast members of the Lion King, Andres Cardenes, Chatham Baroque, Christopher Cazenove, members of Circus Oz, Nathan Gunn, and violinist Julia Fischer, among other on-air guests.

“I attend The Trust’s Craft Beer School and Wednesday Wine Flights regularly to discover new favorites and meet new people. The intimate setting of the Cabaret at Theater Square makes for an especially pleasurable experience.”

Rosemary Sterner Wednesday Wine Flight and Craft Beer School series subscriber

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The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

SHARED SERVICES

FIRST NIGHT® PITTSBURGH 2008

Collaboration. Cooperation. Communication.

Attracts record crowd to welcome the New Year and launch Pittsburgh 250

The Trust thanks lead sponsor Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and all First Night attendees for making First Night® Pittsburgh 2008 the best attended to date. Over 40,000 celebrated the New Year and kicked off Pittsburgh 250 in the Cultural District at the popular family-friendly celebration of the arts, with programming provided

by Three Rivers Arts Festival. KDKA-TV’s extended coverage of First Night increased visibility of the event.

Q: What is Shared Services?

A: Shared Services is a department of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust that works closely with the six participating Cultural District arts organizations: the Pittsburgh Ballet

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS & ORGANIZATIONS Afrika Yetu—Kiese!

Amish Monkeys Arthur Murray Dance Studio Ballooning with Giggles the Clown Balmoral Highlanders Pipe Band & Dancers The Blues Club with Willi Tri Blues Band Caricaturists CLO Mini Stars The Clarks Five Guys Named Moe Fortune-Telling with Nina Gab Bonesso’s Interactive Comedy Show Johnny Angel and the Halos Juggling with Joe Lyons Labco Dance Magician David Lawrence’s Magic Show & Workshop Mon Gumbo Nomad Phat Man Dee Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Pittsburgh Filmmakers Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company The Puppet Palace Storytelling artist Joe Wos UMOJA Venture Outdoors Snowshoe Wonderland Brad Yoder

ART EXHIBITIONS

SPONSORS

MEDIA PARTNERS

ArtUp—30 BELOW Art and Puppets of Cheryl Capezzuti Anna Divinsky Fiber Installation—Burst CAPA Student Exhibit Dare to Look Beyond by Pei Chi Su Decode 2 Flight by Kerri LaCharite Grand Scale Collaborations Gift of Art New Works from Utopia Re-Look, Re-New RECOIL: A dance-for-camera installation adventure SoulScapes by Women of Visions, Inc. Strollology by Karin Bergdolt Thoughts from Across the River— Mattress Factory Staff Show Time Line Installation by Matt Marino Waterlily by Gary Guydosh Workin’ Down Under

Dollar Bank Duquesne Light Equitable Resources First Impression Printing Gateway Financial Giant Eagle Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield The Hillman Company MullinTBG Oxford Development Company The PNC Foundation Target

Comcast KDKA-TV Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Port Authority of Allegheny County WDUQ 90.5FM WQED fm89.3 91.3fm WYEP Y108

COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS County of Allegheny Eden Hall Foundation Grable Foundation Roy A. Hunt Foundation Richard King Mellon Foundation R.P. Simmons Family Foundation

Theatre, Pittsburgh CLO, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh Opera, Pittsburgh Public Theater and Pittsburgh Symphony. Its mission is to improve the financial condition of these participating organizations through collaborative sourcing of a wide range of commodities and services and joint marketing efforts to foster increased revenue.

GOVERNMENT PARTNERS Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Senator Jay Costa, Jr. Senator Wayne Fontana State Representative John Maher Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan Onorato Pittsburgh City Council and Councilman William Peduto

Office supplies

Database management

Credit card processing

Seasonal district brochures

Health insurance Wellness programs Program book advertising and administration

“ The Trust’s First Night® Pittsburgh continues to draw record crowds to the Cultural District on New Year’s Eve. Many First Nighters return year after year and are joined by newcomers. First Night is the place to be in Pittsburgh on New Year’s Eve.” Kenneth C. McCrory, Chair, First Night® Pittsburgh Board

Shared Services’ direct mail campaigns increase visibility of Cultural District events.

Group ticket sales E-marketing

2007 HIGHLIGHTS Cost Savings Shared Services has realized cumulative savings and cost avoidance for the community of approximately $4.4 million since its inception in 2000. Although Shared Services was established with financial support from the foundation community, today it is supported through patronpaid district fees and participants’ annual dues.

Monthly Cultural District calendars

Return on Investment ROI was 83% in 2007.

Printing

Ad campaigns

Human resources training

Audience development

New Projects Shared Services provided funds for an audience development initiative to enable each participating group to launch a project of their choice.

Human Resources Training Shared Services established quarterly human resources training sessions in 2007 to provide education to managers from throughout the District.

Wellness Program Wellness programs were enhanced in 2007 with several recurring on-site lunch-time training sessions including “Eat Well for Life” and “Discover Relaxation Within.” Fifty percent of the employees in the District enrolled in the healthcare plan participated in the wellness program.

Lead Sponsor:

First Night® Pittsburgh chair, Ken McCrory (right), with TRAF’s Operations Coordinator Cory Cope and Executive Director Elizabeth Reiss at the Trust’s First Night® Pittsburgh 2 8 The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

Shared Services provides program advertising sales, invoicing and printing administration services for Cultural District program books.

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The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

THE CULTURAL DISTRICT COMMUNITY

Pittsburgh Opera’s Billy Budd with baritone Nathan Gunn

Organizations and performing companies that make their home in the Cultural District

PITTSBURGH CLO

PITTSBURGH PUBLIC THEATER

Nationally recognized for its extraordinary level of quality in bringing the best of classical and contemporary dance to the region, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has a diverse repertoire, from nineteenth-century classics to new works by some of the world's most promising choreographers.

For over half a century, Pittsburgh CLO has enjoyed an exceptional reputation as one of the country’s most prestigious non-profit theaters. With the support of over 200,000 patrons each year, its dedication to the musical theater art form extends beyond the summer season, with such programs as the CLO Academy, the CLO Mini Stars, the Gene Kelly Awards, the Construction Center for the Arts and the CLO Cabaret at the Trust’s Cabaret at Theater Square.

Pittsburgh Public Theater presents world-class productions, from American classics and international masterworks to world premieres, contemporary plays and musicals of exceptional merit at its permanent home in the Trust’s 650-seat O’Reilly Theater.

Performances at the Benedum Center Peter Pan Balanchine Festival Don Quixote The Nutcracker

Performances at the Benedum Center Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL OKLAHOMA! WHITE CHRISTMAS CAMELOT CATS THE FULL MONTY

Byham Theater A Musical Christmas Carol

Cabaret at Theater Square Forbidden Broadway SVU Always…Patsy Cline Plaid Tidings

Byham Theater Moments & More

Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL

Performances at the O’Reilly Theater The Chief Cabaret Life x 3 The Glorious Ones The Gin Game The Chief The Comedy of Errors This Wonderful Life

photo: David Bachman

Philadanco

PITTSBURGH BALLET THEATRE

PITTSBURGH OPERA The country’s eighth-oldest opera company, Pittsburgh Opera perpetuates its legacy of featuring top-tier international singers in stunning productions by today’s leading directors and designers. Pittsburgh Opera is committed to fresh interpretations of the standard repertoire, as well as new classics.

The Magic Flute Billy Budd Madama Butterfly The Elixir of Love

CAPA Theater Ormindo

The PSO, which operates Heinz Hall, has been a vital part of Pittsburgh’s heritage for more than 100 years. With its noble history of the finest conductors and musicians and its strong commitment to artistic quality and excellence, audiences around the world have claimed the PSO as their orchestra of choice.

Pittsburgh Filmmakers screens independent, foreign and classic films at the Trust’s 194-seat Harris Theater located at 809 Liberty Avenue. The Harris had 520 screenings, attracting over 9,500 visitors. In 2007, Pittsburgh Filmmakers and Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership also launched the Downtown Picture Show film series at the Harris.

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Exhibit: Art for August

co-presented with The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

co-presented with The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

January 14, 2007, Byham Theater

May 17 – August 31, 2007 Gallery 209/9

A Tribute to African American Heroes co-presented with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Exhibit: Drawn In January 26 – August 31, 2007 Gallery 209/9

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s Don Quixote

Pittsburgh Public Theater’s The Glorious Ones

Sweet Honey in the Rock

January 20, 2007, Heinz Hall

PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Absolut Wilson Air Guitar Nation An Unreasonable Man Bamako Beauty in Trouble Black Sheep Chronicle of an Escape Day Night Day Night Delirious Family Law Fay Grimm Frownland Good Times Kid Grbavica: Land of My Dreams Guatemalan Handshake Hair High Half Nelson In Service

Momentum continued in 2007 for the 2009 opening of AWC’s permanent home at Liberty Avenue and William Penn Place. AWC provides exceptional multidisciplinary programming at Cultural District theaters, at Gallery 209/9 and in the Pittsburgh Public Schools. More than 16,000 adults and children were moved by AWC’s dynamic presentations in the performing and visual arts in 2007.

Performances at Benedum Center

PITTSBURGH FILMMAKERS

CLO’s Always…Patsy Cline

AUGUST WILSON CENTER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE (AWC)

Into Great Silence Jonestown Kalkadoon Man Knife in the Water Mala Noche Man Push Cart Mystery of Picasso Nashville Old Joy Once Oscar Shorts Paprika Paris Je T'aime Puccini for Beginners Silk Screen Festival Spirit of the Beehive Ten Canoes The Boss of it All The Bridge

The Devil Came on Horseback The Lives of Others The Rocket The Seven Samurai The Signal The Trials of Darryl Hunt The Violin The Warriors This is England Times and Winds Triad Election U-Carmen e Khaylitscha Unknown Walkabout Wild Strawberries

Dayton Contemporary Dance Company’s colôr-ögrãphy, n. The Dances of Jacob Lawrence March 10, 2007, Byham Theater

First Annual August Wilson Birthday Celebration Performance Featuring Charles S. Dutton in Goodnight Mr. Wilson May 23, 2007, Byham Theater Philadanco September 22, 2007, Byham Theater Exhibit: SoulScapes by Women of Visions, Inc. October 5, 2007 – February 16, 2008 Gallery 209/9 Exhibit: Grand Scale Collaborations October 10, 2007 – February 16, 2008 Gallery 209/9

Award-winning stage and screen actor Charles S. Dutton “shook the Byham Theater rafters” with his one-man show, Goodnight Mr. Wilson, presented as a benefit for AWC in May. Christopher Rawson Pittsburgh Post-Gazette theater critic

Charles S. Dutton starring in Goodnight Mr. Wilson

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The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

Q&A

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Visit pgharts.org to order tickets for Cultural District performances and events, and to obtain the most up-to-date information

with

Marc L. Fleming

Vice President, Marketing & Communications BRICOLAGE Bricolage, a cutting-edge theater company making artful use of what’s at hand, is firmly planted in its home at the Trust’s 937 Liberty Avenue property. Bricolage raised the bar in 2007 to produce a season of theatrical events, expanding its audience to critical acclaim.

B.U.S.2 Bricolage Urban Scrawl January 2007 2007 Staged Reading Performance Series: Weightless by Christine Evans March 2007 Dutchman by Amiri Baraka April 2007

Q: How does the Trust

Q: What’s the best part

promote its programming?

of your job?

A: We’re very fortunate to

A: I never tire of seeing a busy

present a wide variety of

night in the Cultural District with

programming, from touring

thousands filling the theaters

Broadway and dance, to

and galleries to experience some-

comedy, concerts, world music,

thing that will move them.

visual arts and more. Since no two

It’s our mission and the reason

events or exhibitions are alike,

why everyone at the Trust works

Staged Reading Series

each requires its own unique

so hard all year long.

The Music Lesson

approach. Our marketing chal-

Fourth Annual Pittsburgh Pride Theater Festival

lenge is to formulate the right

PITTSBURGH PLAYWRIGHTS THEATRE COMPANY

Hamlet: Up Close

by William Shakespeare July 2007 Great White by Matt M. Morrow and Sean Jeremy Palmer August 2007

Servant’s Lament by David Turkel May 2007

Key to the Field by David Turkel Winner of the 2006 Staged Reading Performance Series September – October 2007

A Dream Play by August Strindberg June 2007

In Service: Authentic Narrative from Pittsburgh to Iraq

Located in the Cultural District at 542 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh Playwrights showcases the works of local playwrights to develop racially and culturally diverse audiences and create an environment for theater artists to hone their craft. In 2007, Pittsburgh Playwrights attracted more than 4,000 patrons, a 10% increase from the previous year.

A Thurber Carnival

Scenes From a Car created by Bricolage June 2007 Cosmopolitan Pittsburgh, a Trust Partners’ event

In partnership with Pittsburgh Filmmakers and The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

October 2007, Harris Theater

Savage in Limbo Eighteen James McBride The Fifth Annual Theatre Festival in Black and White

mix of traditional media, targeted direct mail, e-marketing, public relations, grassroots marketing and collaborative efforts given available financial and human resources. At the end of the day,

Bridge Club

when we see patrons enjoy

A Question of Taste (First Night® Pittsburgh)

outstanding programming and return for more, it is incredibly rewarding.

Q: What do you feel is increasingly important to the Trust in its ability to increase awareness of arts and entertainment events in

Leslie S Wojdowski Director of Marketing WTAE-TV

the Cultural District?

A: New technologies are making it possible to deliver targeted messages to individuals and the communities to which they belong. Leveraging these new tools — text messaging, podcasting, video on demand,

Marika Christie rehearses for a Bricolage production

“WTAE-TV Channel 4 is pleased and proud to be a media partner for Pittsburgh Cultural Trust events. The Trust's staff creatively uses all our delivery platforms, including television, web and digital channel promotions in our joint marketing efforts to assure that each message reaches the tri-state region's largest and most diverse audience possible.”

social networks — is essential to reach existing and new audiences.

Along with these new ways to spread the word about arts and entertainment options, we continue to improve the functionality of our website, which plays an increasingly valuable role in generating ticket sales and providing the most up-to-date information.

“The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is a champion for local artists through the JazzLive series and brings a diverse selection of national acts to the Cultural District. DUQ is proud to partner with the Trust as a media sponsor for many of its programs.”

Mark Bertolet Director of Marketing & Communication WDUQ 90.5 FM

The Trust’s Marketing department produces an array of promotional materials throughout the year.

DUQ’s Bob Studebaker emcees JazzLive at Agnes R. Katz Plaza.

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The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust FINANCIALS

Q&A

FINANCIAL OUTLOOK

with

Rona L. Nesbit Senior Vice President, Finance & Administration

Q: What is the Trust’s financial responsibility as a steward of the arts?

A: The finance arm of the Trust may seem invisible, compared with

“As the firm entrusted to provide audit and tax services to The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Schneider Downs is afforded a glimpse into an organization that is passionate about its mission and passionate about the quality and integrity of its financial stewardship. The Trust has impressed us with its steadfast commitment to best practices and we are proud to be associated with it.”

Nancy L. Bromall Shareholder, Schneider Downs & Co., Inc

programming and marketing, but we’re working behind the scenes making sure that the show does

THE PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST 2007

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Statement of Financial Position

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Statement of Activities

December 31, 2007

For the Year Ended December 31, 2007

ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents Investments, At Fair Value Accounts, Notes and Contributions Receivable Other Assets Fixed Assets, Net Total Assets

$19,571,972 24,872,161 7,061,628 2,060,722 108,470,044 $162,036,527

LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS Accounts Payable Advance Sales Other Liabilities Long-Term Borrowings

$2,225,144 10,417,589 1,219,540 19,161,303

Total Liabilities

33,023,576

go on. Our effort to create cost efficiencies through Shared

has supported more than 400 arts

Services that benefit the entire

organizations totalling over

community speaks to the Trust’s

$1.25 million subsidy program in

commitment and accountability.

2007. Because the Trust’s mission

The Trust subsidizes rent to its res-

drives us to offer a multitude of

ident companies and hundreds of other organizations making our Cultural District venues accessible

resources generously provided by

to a growing number of arts

our many stakeholders.

organizations. In fact, the Trust

NET ASSETS Unrestricted Temporarily Restricted Permanently Restricted

89,407,350 2,675,828 36,929,773

Q: How does the Trust maintain

Total Net Assets

129,012,951

diverse programming year round,

a balanced budget while staying

Total Liabilities & Net Assets

we have to effectively manage the

true to its mission?

$162,036,527

A: Our Board of Trustees, including the Budget, Finance, Audit and

Paul R. Jenkins Trustee, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Chair, Finance Committee; Budget Committee

affairs. The Trust’s bottom line is top of mind for our Board.

Our organization has a fiscally management and staff operate in a prudent manner and are dutiful about managing administrative expenses. Everyone associated with the Trust takes our mission seriously and carries out our day-to-day work in the Cultural District efficiently and responsibly.

“The Trust’s financial team is highly disciplined and accountable in managing the bottom line.

They make sure that all of the I’s are dotted and the T’s are crossed, and ensure that the Trust’s assets are managed in a sound and fiscally prudent manner as evidenced by the changing face of the Cultural District.”

Ronald R. Davenport, Jr. President, Radio Division, and General Counsel, Sheridan Broadcasting Corporation Trustee, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Budget and Finance Committees

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Change in Unrestricted Net Assets Excluding Depreciation Depreciation Expense Change in Unrestricted Net Assets

Change in Temporarily Restricted Net Assets

engaged in the Trust’s financial

responsible culture. The Trust’s

EXPENSES, EXCLUDING DEPRECIATION Interest Facility and general operations Personnel Presentations Program Fundraising Total Expenses, Excluding Depreciation and Impairment Expense

CHANGES IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Gifts and grants Net investment gain Net assets released from restrictions

Executive committees, are highly

“ The Trust’s worldwide reputation stems in part from the solid financial footing it has maintained since inception. This phenomenon, highly unusual among arts organizations, has made possible the Trust’s ever-expanding projects and programs.

We are committed to maintaining the Trust's financial strength in order to continue to serve our mission for many years to come.”

UNRESTRICTED REVENUE GAINS AND OTHER SUPPORT Gifts and grants Rent Presentations Other income Net investment income Net assets released from restriction Total Unrestricted Revenue, Gains and Other Support

CHANGES IN PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Gifts and grants Net investment gain Accumulated gains released for operations Change in Permanently Restricted Net Assets Change in Net Assets NET ASSETS Beginning of year End of year

$6,111,354 7,475,684 15,288,405 5,853,407 878,809 8,103,948 43,711,607

1,266,078 7,577,083 7,687,511 16,697,071 3,919,737 990,520 38,138,000

5,573,607 3,566,765 2,006,842

5,914,806 (16,893) (6,853,948) (956,035)

11,000 1,560,360 (1,250,000) 321,360 1,372,167

127,640,784 $129,012,951

The Trust has had unqualified audit opinions each year since it was established in 1984.

Source: Schneider Downs & Co., Inc.

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Q&A

INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Functional Revenue and Expense Presentation December 31, 2007

Other Income

Investment Income

23.8%

with

1.5%

Gifts and Grants

17.1%

Rent Presentations

18.9% 38.7%

Lorene Vinski

Vice President, Institutional Development

Q: To what do you attribute the Trust’s fundraising successes?

A: Our Board of Trustees is exceptional. They understand how REVENUE Gifts and Grants Rent Presentations Other Income (and Shared Services Joint Purch) Investment Income TOTAL REVENUE

6,768,294 7,462,091 15,288,405 9,422,736 579,838 $39,521,364

Facility Operations

Real Estate Fundraising Program-Related General and Administrative Funded Depreciation Presentations

EXPENSE Presentations Facility Operations Real Estate Fundraising Program-Related General and Administrative Funded Depreciation TOTAL EXPENSE

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16,697,071 11,507,818 1,194,143 990,520 6,727,277 1,756,451 609,560 $39,482,840

critical fundraising is to the Trust’s

The Benedum audience waits for Trust Presents’ performance of Go Diego Go!

29.1%

3.0% 2.5% 17.0% 4.4% 1.5% 42.5%

Relax before or after a Cultural District performance at the Trust’s full-service Backstage Bar in Theater Square.

The Trust’s video messaging boards provide over two million impressions annually. The Trust promotes events and offerings for more than 30 organizations at no additional charge to them.

Q: How has fundraising evolved

mission and they go above and

Q: Given the significance of

at the Trust?

beyond to garner funding for our

fundraising to carrying out the

programming, operations and

Trust’s mission, what keeps you up at night?

A: Since its inception, the Trust

special events. Toto Fisher, our

has been successful with fundrais-

Institutional Development

ing. In 1994, during Carol Brown’s

Committee Chair, is a tireless

A: It’s especially challenging

leadership and the guidance of

presidency, the Campaign for a

champion for the Trust. Our

balancing fundraising variables,

our Board, the Trust can navigate

Dynamic Downtown gave legs to

fundraising goals for the Gala,

like economic conditions, donor

within this framework of

the Trust’s mission and vision for

First Night® Pittsburgh and the

income streams and changes in

uncertainty. By thinking creatively

the Cultural District by establish-

upcoming Festival of Firsts were

foundation parameters, while

and adjusting our fundraising

ing a solid financial foundation.

also helped significantly by Trust

sustaining the levels of income

strategies to leverage opportuni-

Under Kevin McMahon’s leader-

Chairman Ken Melani and trustees

needed for Trust operations, pro-

ties, the Trust constantly seeks

ship, we continue to grow our

Chuck Bunch, Chuck Queenan,

gramming and special projects.

new ways to secure the funding

financial base by cultivating

Ken McCrory and Tom VanKirk,

What helps me to sleep at night is

we need to continue our work in

corporate sponsorships and

among others. I am also grateful

that under Kevin McMahon’s

the Cultural District.

foundation giving, increasing

for the ongoing support of all the

individual donor giving and

Trust’s staff and volunteers.

securing government funding. In

Everyone at the Trust works

2007, the Trust raised more than

collectively behind the scenes at

$13 million. And we had our best

fundraising events and under-

ever Gala and First Night®

stands that our patrons always

Pittsburgh in terms of corporate

come first.

sponsorships. These successes speak to the Trust’s ability to raise the funds we need to carry out our work in the Cultural District.

“First Commonwealth believes deeply in our partnership with The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and Pittsburgh Dance Council. The importance of the arts cannot be overstated when it comes to the overall health and vitality of our region.

We are proud and honored to support the Trust’s extraordinary work in the Cultural District.”

John Dolan, President and CEO, First Commonwealth

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The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

ANNUAL GALA 2007

“I was introduced to The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust by my late husband, Dr. Kuldeep Sehgal, in the 1980s. He had a deep passion for diverse cultural traditions. My daughter Sheen Sehgal and I established a foundation in Kuldeep’s memory to support the Trust’s mission to enrich our community.”

Vitasta Bazaz, M.D. Circles Board The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

DOWN UNDER IN THE CULTURAL DISTRICT The 2007 Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Gala officially launched the Trust’s Australia Festival, a month-long, multi-disciplinary showcase of arts and entertainment. This year’s Gala, held at the Byham Theater and the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel on October 10, 2007, was the Trust’s most successful ever in terms of attracting corporate sponsors. The Trust thanks lead Gala 2007 Sponsor PPG Industries for its generous support and enthusiasm.

“My work with the Trust over the past 16 years has been both exciting and rewarding. The arts nourish the soul, and Pittsburghers of all ages and tastes are enriched in the Cultural District.

It’s amazing to see how downtown has evolved since the Trust’s founding in 1984.”

Edith “Toto” Fisher Trustee, Executive Committee Chair, Institutional Development Committee The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

PPG Industries President and CEO Charles E. Bunch and his wife, Christine Cronenwett, welcome Gala guests to the Byham Theater before Circus Oz takes the stage.

Nancy D. Washington, Chair, Programming Committee, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Board of Trustees, with husband Milton Washington at the Trust’s Gala.

Dennis Richardson, Australian Ambassador to the United States, addresses the Gala audience prior to the special Circus Oz performance.

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The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT/DONORS

DONORS 2007 Annual Campaign Support MEMBERSHIP AND FAMILY FOUNDATIONS CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE $ 2 5 , 0 0 0 a n d a b o ve Richard J. Madden Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Melani Mr. and Mrs. James E. Rohr Sandy and Thomas Usher Barbara and Bruce Wiegand

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE $10,000 to $24,999 Jane C. Arkus* Edwin H. Beachler* Mrs. Ruth Binkley Marianne Bokan-Blair and David J. Blair Bozzone Family Foundation Jill and Chuck Brodbeck Buncher Family Foundation Patricia and Charlie Burke Christine Cronenwett and Charles E. Bunch Ada and George Davidson Beverlynn and Steven Elliott Ann and Henry Fisher* Edith H. and James A. Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Timothy O. Fisher The Foster Charitable Trust Janet and Mark Greathouse Vicki and Kevin Halloran Douglas B. McAdams Kristen and Kevin McMahon Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. Morby Mr. and Mrs. Albert C. Muse Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Queenan, Jr. Richard E. Rauh* Gary L. Reinert, Sr. Pauline Santelli Mrs. Virginia W. Schatz* Tracy and Evan Segal Mr. David S. Shapira Mr. Richard P. Simmons Mr. and Mrs. John T. Stabile

PATRON’S CIRCLE $5,000 to $9,999 Anonymous (1) Ayers Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Chester R. Babst Mr. and Mrs. G. Nicholas Beckwith III Nadine E. Bognar Stephanie and Michael Bozic Suzy and Jim Broadhurst Mr. Charles R. Burke, Jr. Carolyn and Bill Byham Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. Casey Ruth Ann and Dan Crawford Mary Jane and Gerald Davis Kate and Dave DeSimone James K. Donnell Carolyn D. Duronio Karen and Steven Feinstein The Fine Foundation

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Jane and George Greer Marcia and Stanley Gumberg Marjorie Burns Haller Mrs. Gretchen S. Hansen Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Hillman Janet and Bill Hunt Mr. and Mrs. Marshall P. Katz Mr. and Mrs. Raymond W. LeBoeuf Robert C. Levin Sally M. Levin Catherine and Mark Loevner* Carol and Peter Mathieson Susan and David Matter Mr. and Mrs. Martin G. McGuinn Janice and Ernest Meade* Mr. and Mrs. Glen T. Meakem Rona L. Nesbit Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Pagliari Mr. and Mrs. Demetrios T. Patrinos Mr. and Mrs. Jack B. Piatt Hilary S. Tyson and Charles Porter* Letitia E. Rieck Linda and Rich Ruffalo Mr. and Mrs. Christian M. Snavely The Soffer Family Alexander C. Speyer, Jr. Lauren and Adam Sufrin Carol and Bill Tillotson Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Vandermade Bonnie W. and Thomas L. VanKirk Nancy and Milton Washington Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Wiegand III Mr. and Mrs. S. Donald Wiley Mr. and Mrs. Ronald W. Zborowski

PREMIERE CIRCLE $2,500 to $4,999 Anonymous (3) Debra and Edward Abell* Laurie Adams Vitasta Bazaz and Sheen Sehgal Diane and Kim Bellard* Janet L. Belliveau Amy and Michael Bernstein Ms. Barbara Bott and Mr. Robert Jennings, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. E. Michael Boyle Emily and Howard Bromberg Barbara and David Burstin Karen S. Buterbaugh and Glenn A. Buterbaugh Mr. and Mrs. Frank V. Cahouet Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Calihan Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Campbell Helen and Stephen Casey Barbara and Gerald Chait Mr. and Mrs. James C. Chaplin IV Julie and Dale Clifton Judith and Ronald Davenport, Sr. Lynn and Ronald Davenport, Jr. Thomas J. Friel

Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Galliot Nancy and William J. Gatti Dr. Kristina Gerszten and Dr. Peter Gerszten Sue and Mark Gleason Dolores K. Gluck Mr. and Mrs. Ira H. Gordon Jim and Jamie Graham Susan Greenspan and Neil Resnick Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Grefenstette Mr. and Mrs. Louis Guarino, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ira J. Gumberg Thomas R. Harley Edward H. Harrell* Mr. and Mrs. Bruce K. M. Henderson Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Henninger Mr. and Mrs. Ronald R. Hoffman Dorothy A. Howat Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Jenkins Dolores and Michael Kara Douglas Kassab Mary Denise and George C. Koch Phyllis K. Kokkila Marina and Kenneth Lehn Anne V. Lewis Cate Linn Shelley and Jeffrey Lipton Jeffrey M. Lynn Janet Markel and Barry Lhormer Sheryl Linck and Garry Conklin Maggie and Pete Magerko Lucine and John Marous Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Massaro, Jr. Dr. Curtis V. Mayernik and Mr. John Fullen Antoinette McClintic and John Aloe Pam and Ken McCrory* Peggy and Steve McKnight Barbara Sachnoff Mendlowitz Linda and Stuart Miller Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Mockenhaupt Patricia K. Nichols Shirley and H. Ward Olander Sally and Ned Randall William J. Recker Diana L. Reed* Mr. and Mrs. W. Franklin Reed James and Idamae Rich Fund Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brooks Robinson Mr. and Mrs. William F. Roemer Jane H. Roesch Louisa Rosenthal Mr. and Mrs. William Sarris Carol Savage and Bob DiBella Nancy Schepis Deborah and William Schmid The Schneider Family Brian Seelinger Sharon Semenza and William Robinson Selma B. and C. Leon Sherman* Juliet Lea Simonds

Gayle G. and William H. Simpson The Slagle Family Fund Dr. John M. Snyder Mr. and Mrs. Merrill P. Stabile Mr. and Mrs. John A. Staley IV Drs. Beverly and Michael Steinfeld Mr. and Mrs. Michael B. Stern Richard Stern Mr. and Mrs. Dan Stokes Mr. and Mrs. Neil E. Strosnider Marcia and Dick Swanson Mary Lou Terreri Nancy and John Traina Dr. Pamela A. Triolo and Dr. Peter T. Triolo Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Voller Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. Wagner Iris Amper Walker Jack Wilberger Teresa and Bob Williams Carol Word and William B. Trueheart Mr. and Mrs. Don E. Wilkinson, Sr. Rebecca and Rich Zahren Richard A. Zappala Family Foundation Robin and Gary Zentner Florence and Harvey Zeve Mr. and Mrs. Clifford B. Zlotnik

DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE $1,000 to $2,499 Anonymous (7) Barbara and Marcus Aaron II Barbara and Alan Ackerman Dr. Lawrence N. Adler Dorothy P. and Franklin E. Agnew Mr. and Mrs. James R. Agras Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Aiello Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Aloe Michele D. Angelini Dr. and Mrs. R. Appasamy Marc Aronson* Atkins Family Foundation Ruth and James Bachman Mrs. William R. Baierl J. Teresa and Natalae Barko Marian S. Bass Lindy and Jeffrey Becker Mr. and Mrs. James S. Beckwith III Mr. and Mrs. Coleman J. Benedict Cynthia Berger and Laurence Green Ms. Phyllis Bertok and Mr. Donald H. Messner Jr. Minnette D. Bickell** Eva Tansky Blum Rachel Kirk Bobo Mr. and Mrs. William G. Bodak Dolores M. Bold Mr. Daniel I. Booker Sabrina and Albert Bortz Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Bridges Nancy L. Bromall and Robert C. Barry, Jr.

Robert N. Brand Mr. and Mrs. David A. Brownlee Mr. Albert H. Burchfield III Gladys Burstein Nicholas Butera Louise and David Cannon Carol B. Caroselli Laurie Ann Carroll Mr. and Mrs. Jarvis B. Cecil Linda Christen Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Churchill Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Clarke, Jr. CleanCare Christine and Howard Cohen Dr. Richard and Sally B. Cohen Marion Cohen Maureen and Jared Cohon Mr. and Mrs. Frederick H. Colen Grant A. Colton Kimberly Cook Carol and Nelson Craige Lu and Syl Damianos Janet and Douglas Danforth Joan Clark Davis Danielle Deakyne and Brian Uffelman Debbie and Bill Demchak Joan and Jack Diederich Paul J. Dolan Mr. and Mrs. J. Christopher Donahue Donahue Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Donnelly Lucy and John Douglas Merrill Druggs Jackie and Gerry Dudley EDGE studio* Alunda and Jonathan Edmonds ELG Haniel Metals Corp.

Dolly and Curt Ellenberg Mr. and Mrs. Frederick R. Favo Dr. and Mrs. Michael Federle Mr. Harris Ferris Ruth O. Frank Elaine and John Frombach Dr. and Mrs. Loren S. Funt Lauren and Sean Ganoe Allison H. Gerber Juliette D. Grauer Dodi Walker Gross Aaronel DeRoy Gruber and Irving B. Gruber Kathy and Joe Guyaux Claire B. and Jerome P. Hahn Janice Hartman and Ronald West Rhoda and David Hartmann* Jane Z. Haskell Alexandra K. Hendrickson Barbara and Randall Henry Katherine H. Hillman Mr. David M. Hillman Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Holway Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Hotopp

Dr. and Mrs. Francis G. Hurite Joan M. and A. Wade Hurrell Elizabeth Hurtt and Douglas Branson Diane Ichikawa and Ken Lewis Linda and Robert Indovina Phillip Injeian Violin Shop Lynda G. Jamison Marilyn and Don Jenkins Christina Jennings and Guido D’Elia* Jackie and Ley Jones Joanie and Sam Kamin Van Kaplan Dr. and Mrs. Richard Kasdan Gerri Kay* Margaret and Dwight Keating Mr. and Mrs. David Keefer Ellen and Jack Kessler Mary Lou and Dan Kiener Dr. Elliott J. Kramer Susan and Scott Lammie Lynn and Larry Lebowitz Carol and David Lerberg Dr. and Mrs. Arthur S. Levine Gail and Tom Litwiler Margery J. Loevner Courtnay and David Looman Edward D. Loughney Mr. and Mrs. Gordon G. MacVean Kathleen and Alan Majewski Susan B. McIntosh Barbara K. S. McKenna Mr. Richard A. Mellon Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Mellon Mr. and Mrs. George L. Miles, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Charles Jay Miller Thomas R. Moore Mr. and Mrs. M. Granger Morgan* BeeJee and Perry Morrison Ms. Anne Mullaney and Judge Maurice Cohill Peter B. Mulloney Mr. and Mrs. Richard K. Munsch Dr. and Mrs. Joshua Nagin Susan and Richard Nernberg Eliza and Hugh Nevin Sarah Nichols* Mr. and Mrs. William E. Numrich Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Platt, Jr. Cindy and Rob Potter Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm M. Prine* Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Quinn Barbara Rackoff Nancy and Bill Rackoff RBI Development LLC K. Oliver Rea Janet and William Reeves Dr. Manuel D. Reich* Dr. and Mrs. Douglas J. Reiss Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Riordan Marilyn and Mitchell Roberts Carol Robinson and Jeffrey Markel

Donald and Sylvia Robinson Family Foundation Susan and Jerry Robinson Stephen G. Robinson Pat and Andrew Rodgers Greta and Art Rooney Eugene and Joyce Root Mr. and Mrs. Reid Ruttenberg Ryan Memorial Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John T. Ryan III Kathleen Sandoe and Daniel Ready Susan C. Santa-Cruz Robert Sass Cindy and Kim Schappert Pamela L. Schoemer Amy and Sean Sebastian Jeremy Shapira Alane and Jay Siem Mr. and Mrs. Alan L. Siger* Henry J. Simonds Patricia O. and Wallace W. Smith Mr. W. Keith Smith Susan and Phillip Smith Diane and Alan Smith Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. Snyder Judith and Samuel Spanos The Honorable and Mrs. William L. Standish Mr. and Mrs. Steven A. Stepanian II Regina and Dennis Stover Rose and William Strickland* Judith and Steve Thomas Janie and Harry Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Todd, Jr. Lorene and Denis M. Vinski Elizabeth and Preston Walsh Ruth Westerman and J. Robert Myers* Mr. and Mrs. Joshua C. Whetzel, Jr. Mary and Jerry Whitaker Dr. Michael J. White and Mr. Richard J. LeBeau* Rebecca White Mr. and Mrs. Ted Wilkes The William Talbott Hillman Foundation, Inc. Mary Ellen and Jim Will Gillian and David Williams Janis Burley Wilson and David Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Greg Winokur Mr. and Mrs. Alfred W. Wishart, Jr. Judy and John Woffington* J. Andrew Wolfinger* Louise G. Yeiser Erica and Frank Zappala

LEAD PARTNER $500 to $999 Anonymous (6) Francine and Jim Abraham Daisy Allebach, Lisa D. Steagall and R. Ward Allebach

Ameriprise Financial - Douglas H. Cardiff and Thomas K. Provins Phyllis and David Armstrong Bridgett Bates Liz Witzke-Baum and Allen Baum* Barbara W. Bonnett Deborah and William Boyd* Vicky and Mark Brilmyer Linda and Timothy Burke JoAnne and Jack Burley Dr. Paul S. Caplan* John Cigna Mrs. Ann B. Coburn Veronica Corpuz and Michael Grzymkowski Debbie Crosby Mrs. John C. Cutler* William S. Dietrich Mary Ellen DiPasquale Lani and Gabriel Durkac Mr. and Mrs. James M. Edwards Mr. and Mrs. David H. Ehrenwerth Terry Engel Christopher M. Evans Janet and Dave Fawcett The Flam Family Pamela and Marc Fleming Rebeca and Robert M. Frankel Shirley A. Gaudette Eric Gerstbrein Mr. and Mrs. William P. Getty Gina and Nick Gigante Mrs. Olive Lee Gilliand Revs. Catherine and Gaylord Gillis Mr. and Mrs. Paul Giusti* Rita J. Gould Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Haberstock* Steven Hartshorn Katherine and Tracy Henderson Dr. and Mrs. John B. Hill Henry P. Hoffstot, Jr. Peggy and John Houston Hannah and Marvin Kamin Bonnie and Donald Kipke Elaine and Carl Krasik Drs. Corinne and Seymoure Krause D. Scott Kroh Ann and Rick Landesberg Michael H. Levin Sally Minard and Walter F. Limbach Mrs. Lenny Litman Mr. and Mrs. Robert Litman Meridee and David Lowry Mr. and Mrs. Robert Malnati Mrs. Helen F. Mathieson Judith and Richard Matthews Jason Matthews Mrs. William Metcalf III Ruth Anne Mewhirter Mr. and Mrs. John E. Milcoff Mr. and Mrs. Patrick M. O'Donnell Dee Jay Oshry and Bart Rack*

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HONORARIUM AND MEMORIAL GIFTS

Cathy and John Pelusi Sherrie and Ron Pryber Norman C. Ray Trust Lynn and Jay Rayvid* Mr. and Mrs. Philip R. Roberts Rust Foundation Diane Samuels and Henry Reese Mr. and Mrs. K. George Schoeppner Christine and Duane Seppi* George Shaner and Michael Philopena Judith L. Wolfe and John H. Soffietti, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. James C. Stalder Jocelyn and Mark Steele Douglas Stirling Teresa Svidro* Dianne M. Swart* Mr. and Mrs. William R. Taxay Page Thomas Naomi and Jon Vichich Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence M. Wagner Janis Warren Ms. Bonnie Wenk-Cox and Mr. Christopher Cox Mr. and Mrs. William F. Wenning, Jr. Peggy C. Whitehurst R. Kenneth Willman Mr. and Mrs. William M. Wycoff* Dr. Thad Zaleskiewicz

SPONSORING PARTNER $250 to $499 Anonymous (10) Donna M. Aiello Gary D. Allen Mr. and Mrs. David T. Aloe Daniel Aloe Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Angerman Beverly A. Antis* Mary and Kenneth Antol Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Apt, Jr.* Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Armstrong Tingle and Richard Barnes Janet and Robert Baum Jean and Ray Beacha Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Becker, Jr. Cecelia B. Bee Shirley and Lee Bellmer Douglas Bentz* Mr. and Mrs. Sanford S. Berman Nancy Bernstein and Robert Schoen Paul E. Block Peggy and Bill Bresnahan Alan M. Brown Mr. and Mrs. James J. Browne* Nancy and John Brownell William Burchinal Mr. and Mrs. Herbert F. Burger Gretchen J. Fitzer and Michael J. Burke Marilyn and David Burke

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Ms. Elizabeth A. Burns Esther L. Bush Ms. R. Yvonne Campos* Mrs. Margaret O. Childs Carole A. Clifford Mimi Frey and Bruce R. Connelly* Cress Island Materials Co., Inc. Randi and L. Van V. Dauler, Jr. Barbara Davidson Mr. and Mrs. Stanford P. Davis Linda and Lynn DeHaven Dinah M. Denmark and Alice Greene Mary Jane DeYoung and Robert Y. Moore Kathy and Sam DiBiase June and Barry Dietrich Beth DiGregorio Dunn Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Dutcher Debbie and Dean Eckenrode Claire and Jim Edmiston Melissa L. Evans, Esq. Orlie S. and Mario J. Ferretti Dr. and Mrs. Robert Fidoten* Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Fletcher Christopher Fox Mr. and Mrs. Carl B. Frankel Mark C. Freeman Edward Fulesday Dr. Mary Ganguli and Dr. Rohan Ganguli Dr. and Mrs. William S. Garrett Mr. and Mrs. Robert I. Glimcher Sandra Golding Laurie Graham Marc Graham Patrick A. Gray Marjorie C. Greenberger* Abby and Edwin Grinberg Roger P. Guzik Jean and Jim Higgins Richard Hite Ginny and Peter Hutchinson Mardi and Bill Isler Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Johnson Robert Kach Doris Kelley Mr. David D. Kennedy Ms. Renee Arturo and Mr. Geb Kleiner Robbee and Tom Kosak Starlit and Ronald Koshar Alison and Norman Kresh Joseph Kresser Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Kyne, Jr. James Laffey Betty L. Lamb Michael Lamb Mr. and Mrs. William C. Land, Jr. Marcia Kurs-Lasky and Steve Lasky Marilyn and Earl Latterman* Laura Land Co.

JoEllen and Fred Leech Mr. Edgar Levenson Nancy R. Lewis Mrs. Theresa Lloyd* Richard Long Dr. Thomas Lundquist Thomas Lynch IV* John K. Maitland Maria Malloy Janice Markewinski Marguerite J. Marks* Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Marstiller Heather and Rob Masterson Mary Ann May Brian C. McBride Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. McCartney Edward J. McClain III Jan and Dennis McGlone Susan and Sean McLaughlin Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Meredith Mary Ellen and Mark Meyer Mr. and Mrs. Roger F. Meyer Mr. and Mrs. James B. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Jay I. Minsky Dr. Pat Mistick and Mr. M. Robert Mistick Terence E. Moore, M.D. Betty and John Moraca Mr. and Mrs. Edward N. Moravitz Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Morton Barbara Mullen and Daniel Benckart Gregory Murman Pat and Steve Nance Lisa and Michael Newman Mr. and Mrs. David A. Nimick Carolyn and Linn Noah Carly Noel Lois and Charles Norton Debbie and Lee Nott Catrina Nous Grant D. Oliphant Elliott S. Oshry* Joni Ostrow Mr. and Mrs. James R. Parina Tara and Eric Park Richard Parsakian* Mark Perrott Mr. and Mrs. Michael Peuler Mark T. Phillis* Dorothy and Neal Pollon & Family Mr. and Mrs. Val Przezdecki Rhys R. Reese Karen and Thomas Reinecke Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Rieck Kim and Rick Roadarmel Linda P. Roberts, M.D.* Mr. and Mrs. James C. Roddey Bette and Howard Rom Sharon R. Roseman, M.D. and Paul M. Palevsky, M.D. Linda and James Rosenbloom

IN HONOR OF Partners Board Members Angela Seals, Emily Galbreth and Susan McLaughlin on the rooftop of Theater Square Garage at the Trust’s Cosmopolitan Pittsburgh party

Tom Roth Dr. and Mrs. Wilfred T. Rouleau Debby and Fred Rubin Tara and Joseph Safar* Mr. Russell B. Salminen* Ruth and Allan Schachter Michele and Eric Schaffer JoAnn and John Schlotterer Rod Schwartz Neil J. Seaman Mary J. Seghi* Pauline R. Semans Dolores Senanis Dr. Fred and Katy Sherman Mr. and Mrs. Joel J. Sigal Nancy Simpronio and Charles Culbertson* James A. Sims Sara L. Sjoberg Ronald F. Smutny Mr. and Mrs. Edgar M. Snyder Gary L. Sorensen Cecile and Eric Springer* Kenneth E. Spruill, Jr.* Shirley and Sidney Stark, Jr. Suzanne M. Steitz Sharon Sweeney F. Leland Thaete Thought Form, Inc. Linda Thurston Mr. and Mrs. John C. Unkovic Mr. and Mrs. Peter G. Veeder Sally Wade Maranne P. Welch Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Wentling, Jr. Barbara L. Widdoes Albert M. Wiegand* Mr. and Mrs. Thomas N. Wilson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John Yokim

$249 and Under More than 1,800 gifts were made at this level. Unfortunately, space does not allow us to list each individually.

This support is invaluable and we wish to express our deep appreciation to those generous donors. Thank You!

In honor of Jane Ar kus’ bir thday Toto and Jim Fisher In honor of Sam Bass’ 80th birthday Linda Bloom Karen and Robert Douds Jean and Fred Hague Emma and Charles McVay The 5 Carpoolers: Pat & Karl Schimmel, Marian Flowers, Rose Portera and Kathi Ferguson In honor of Dan Booker’s special bir thday Andrea and Michael Lowenstein In honor of Ca rol Br own’s bir thday Jane Arkus

In honor of Marleen Suess for her volunteer work H. J. Heinz Company

In memor y of Evelyn Cakanac Robert Sass

In memor y of Rober t H. Olinger Anonymous

In honor of Lorene Vinski Anonymous

In memor y of Ger tr ude Caplan Amy Kellman Selma B. and C. Leon Sherman

In memor y of Va r ne y Parsakian Selma B. and C. Leon Sherman

In honor of J. Andrew Wolfinger Judith T. Horgan

In memor y of Rose Costanzo Robert Sass

IN MEMORY OF

In memor y of Stewar t M. Flam Karen Flam

In memor y of Francis and Ma r tha Baldouf Mary Jane and Gerald Davis

In memor y of Dick Goodfellow Robert Sass

In memor y of Louis Blattner Megan and Gary Morgan The Byham Theater Staff

In honor of Aubrey Bukovan and Lance Dill Mary Ellen DiPasquale

In memor y of John and Rober t Br a n n i g a n Pat Brannigan Doherty

In honor of Ronald, Barbara, and Ale xis Cook and Kelly and Brandon Boyd Kim Cook

In memor y of Sharon Braun Jane C. Arkus Carol R. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Bukk Burkett Elementary School in Montour School District Colcom Foundation Kate and David DeSimone Toto and Jim Fisher Shirley A. Gaudette Nancy and George Geregach Gina and Nicholas Gigante Janet Davis Holsinger and Barry Davis Mr. and Mrs. Timothy M. Inglis Laurel Foundation Manuel Manolis Mr. and Mrs. T. Mark Mustio Rona Nesbit Donna M. Panazzi Yancy and Dean Pappas II The Honorable and Mrs. John R. Pippy Kathryn Richmond Mr. and Mrs. John F. Rohe Beverly Rowan Robert Sass Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Stout Elizabeth J. Tata Ann M. Ungar Mr. and Mrs. Regis R. Zagrocki

In honor of Megan Elizabeth Culleiton MaryAnne Culleiton In honor of Graham O. and Emily B. Evans Chris Evans In honor of Toto Fisher’s bir thday Jane Arkus In honor of Catherine and Ma rk Loevner The Cinderella Women’s Committee In honor of J. Kevin McMahon Mr. and Mrs. Marshall P. Katz In honor of Janice and Er nest Meade National City In honor of Stanle y Moravitz’s bir thday Selma B. and C. Leon Sherman In honor of Rona Nesbit Anne D. Mullaney and Judge Maurice B. Cohill

In memor y of Michael A. Kochin Robert Sass In memor y of Edwin M. Lohrer, Jr. Edwin M. Lohrer III In memor y of Charles Montrie Robert Sass

In memor y of Dorothy Pecararro Robert Sass In memor y of Doris R ausch Robert Sass In memor y of Gabe Rubin Elinor B. Rubin In memor y of Dr. Rober t Sass Selma B. and C. Leon Sherman In memor y of Dr. Kuldeep Sehgal Vitasta Bazaz and Sheen Sehgal In memor y of Joseph P. Wallace Robert Sass In memor y of Pamela Zalinsky Shirley Gaudette

First Commonwealth’s Thad Clements, a member of both the Pittsburgh Dance Council Board and Corporate Circles Board, mingles with Richard Parsakian, fellow Dance Council Board member, at the Trust’s Australia Festival closing party at the home of Steve Herforth and Peter Karlovich.

In honor of Paul Organisak Marjorie C. Greenberger In honor of Selma B. Sher man’s bir thday Gary and Lois Weinstein & Family Natalie and Richard Berger 2007 Annual Report 4 3

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BOARD & COMMITTEE MEMBERS CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS, & PUBLIC SUPPORT

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE $ 1 0 0 , 0 0 0 a n d a b o ve Anonymous Allegheny Regional Asset District Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation* Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Eden Hall Foundation First Commonwealth Financial Corporation* The Howard Heinz Endowment Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania Council on the Arts The Peirce Family Foundation The Pittsburgh Foundation The PNC Foundation R.K. Mellon Family Foundation Richard King Mellon Foundation

FOUNDER’S CIRCLE $50,000 to $99,999 Allegheny Technologies Incorporated Giant Eagle Foundation The Grable Foundation Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP Levin Furniture Live Nation PPG Industries Foundation

CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE $25,000 to $49,999 The Bank of New York Mellon Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC Citizens Bank Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania Eat'n Park Hospitality Group Gateway Financial Group, Inc. H. J. Heinz Company Foundation The Laurel Foundation Massey Charitable Trust Mondriaan Foundation Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development Target United States Steel Corporation The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE $10,000 to $24,999 Absolut Vodka Coca-Cola Bottling Corporation County of Allegheny Dollar Bank Dominion Resources Duquesne Light Company

Eaton Corporation Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust Equitable Resources Foundation Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. The Roy A. Hunt Foundation Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation* Milton G. Hulme Charitable Foundation New England Foundation for the Arts* PricewaterhouseCoopers Reed Smith LLP The Rockwell Foundation James M. & Lucy K. Schoonmaker Foundation UPMC

PATRON’S CIRCLE $5,000 to $9,999 ALCO Parking Corporation Ayers Foundation The William Brown Foundation, Inc. Guardian Construction Management Services, Inc. - Tony Bucciero, President Frank B. Fuhrer Wholesale Company and MolsonCoors Brewing Company The Henry E. Haller Jr. Foundation Henderson Brothers, Inc. Lanxess Corporation MEDRAD, Inc. Mine Safety Appliances Company Multicultural Arts Initiative National City* Oxford Development Company W.I. Patterson Charitable Fund PennTelecom, Inc. /Consolidated Communications Rossin Foundation R. P. Simmons Family Foundation Take Care Health Systems The Buhl Foundation

PREMIERE CIRCLE $2,500 to $4,999 Alcoa Home Exteriors, Inc. Americo Construction Company Brucker Schneider & Porter Fiserv SourceOne Flaherty & O'Hara, P.C. The Hillman Company Jones Day L. Robert Kimball & Associates, Inc. Langholz Wilson Ellis, Inc. Littler Mendelson, P.C. McKesson Automation Pennsylvania Presenters Pittsburgh Steelers Rugby Realty Co., Inc. Sanford L. Pollock Real Estate Siemens Power Generation, Inc. WTW Architects

PARTNER’S CIRCLE $1,000 to $2,499 American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. American Geosciences, Inc. AMSCO, INC W. J. Beitler Company Big Burrito Group Bridges & Co. The Buncher Company Byrnes & Kiefer Company Capezio/Ballet Makers Dance Foundation Inc.* Carnegie Mellon University EDGE studio* ESB Bank Fair Oaks Foundation, Inc. Hollinshead, Mendelson, Bresnahan & Nixon, P.C. Integra Realty Resources K & I Sheet Metal, Inc. Laborers' District Council of Western Pennsylvania Malin, Bergquist & Company LLP Mascaro Construction Company, L.P. McFeely-Rogers Foundation McKamish, Inc. Modern Reproductions, Incorporated Pittsburgh 49ers Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel Rycon Construction, Inc. SAI Consulting Engineers, Inc. Strada Ten United, Ltd. Trigate Incorporated Turner Construction Company United Safety Services, Inc.

CORPORATE MEMBER LEVEL $500 to $999 Burt Hill Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. CJL Engineering The Gateway Engineers, Inc. Gentile Manufacturing Co. MacLachlan, Cornelius & Filoni, Inc. Maguire Group Inc. Metso Minerals Industries, Inc. Perfido Weiskopf Wagstaff & Goettel RDS Associates/Vistage Ruth's Chris Steak House Sisterson & Co. LLP Sony Technology Center – Pittsburgh

MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES Aon Foundation BF Goodrich The Buhl Foundation The Chubb Foundation Dominion Resources

Federated Department Stores, Inc. GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare H. J. Heinz Company Foundation Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield The Hillman Company IBM International Foundation Massachusetts Financial Corporation Foundation Merrill Lynch & Co. Foundation, Inc. Nellie Mae Education Foundation Pfizer Foundation The PNC Foundation PPG Industries Foundation The Prudential Foundation

EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT TAX CREDIT (EITC) COMPANIES Allegheny Technologies AMSCO, INC Bridges & Co. Citizens Bank Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania Eat’n Park Hospitality Group Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. Levin Furniture Union Railroad Company UPMC

IN-KIND SUPPORT Absolut Vodka CBS Radio Citizens Bank Clear Channel Radio Coca-Cola Bottling Corporation Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania Comcast Eat’n Park Hospitality Group First Commonwealth Financial Corporation Frank B. Fuhrer Wholesale Company and MolsonCoors Brewing Company Giant Eagle Google Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield KDKA-TV Kirkpatrick + Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP Mullen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Steel City Media WDUQ 90.5 FM WQED fm89.3 WTAE-TV 91.3fm WYEP

*Donates to the Pittsburgh Dance Council

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**Deceased

2007 Board of Trustees Kenneth R. Melani, M.D., Chairman J. Kevin McMahon, President and CEO Jane C. Arkus Suzanne W. Broadhurst Jill M. Brodbeck Charles E. Bunch Charles R. Burke, Jr. Esther L. Bush Carolyn M. Byham Jared L. Cohon Ronald R. Davenport, Jr. George A. Davidson, Jr. Carolyn D. Duronio Steven G. Elliott Steven Feinstein Audrey Hillman Fisher Edith H. Fisher George C. Greer Ira J. Gumberg Joseph Guyaux Edward H. Harrell William E. Hunt Paul R. Jenkins Peter F. Mathieson David M. Matter Kenneth C. McCrory Susan B. McIntosh Glen T. Meakem Leroy Metz Stuart Miller Jeffrey L. Morby Grant Oliphant The Honorable Dan Onorato Charles J. Queenan, Jr., Esq. The Honorable Luke Ravenstahl, Mayor James E. Rohr David S. Shapira Selma B. Sherman The Honorable Doug Shields Richard P. Simmons John Traina William E. Trueheart Hilary S. Tyson Thomas J. Usher Thomas L. VanKirk Nancy D. Washington Michael Watson Alfred W. Wishart, Jr.

Pittsburgh Dance Council Board Selma B. Sherman, Chair Debra Tanner Abell Neil Barclay Edwin H. Beachler III Doug Bentz R. Yvonne Campos Thaddeus J. Clements

Marjorie C. Greenberger Edward H. Harrell Dan Lebish Pamela McCrory J. Kevin McMahon Janice M. Meade Leslie Parker-Listfield Richard Parsakian Jay Rayvid Diana Reed Kenneth E. Spruill, Jr. Rose Strickland Debra Tucker Hilary S. Tyson Hal Waldman Ruth Westerman Andrew J. Wolfinger Susan Yohe

First Night® Pittsburgh Board Kenneth C. McCrory, Chair Susan B. McIntosh, Vice Chair Aaron Billger John Bonassi Mark Broadhurst Marilyn Coleman John Denny Michael Fetchko Edward H. Harrell Louis B. Kushner Angie Longo Marge Lubawy J. Kevin McMahon Barbara McNees Tony Mowod Scott Neill Robert Neu William Peduto Elizabeth Reiss James Roddey Kim Rush Rich Sieber Tina Thomson Jamee Todd Jack Wagner

Institutional Development Committee Edith H. Fisher, Chair Jill M. Brodbeck, Vice Chair Jane C. Arkus Ellen Still Brooks Shawn K. Butler George A. Davidson, Jr. Carolyn D. Duronio, Esq. Steven Feinstein George C. Greer Alexandra K. Hendrickson Phyllis K. Kokkila

Susan B. McIntosh J. Kevin McMahon Rosa Copeland Miller Jeffrey L. Morby W. Franklin Reed, Esq. Robert F. Sass Selma B. Sherman Merrill P. Stabile Jane Vandermade

Circles Board Jill M. Brodbeck, Co-Chair Robert F. Sass, Co-Chair Mary Louise and Chester Babst Vitasta Bazaz Janet L. Belliveau Felicia and Mark Bennett Phyllis Bertok Patsy and Charlie Burke Mimi and Jerry Davis Paul J. Dolan Nanette and Ira Gordon Juliette Grauer Susan Greenspan and Neil Resnick David Hillman Phyllis K. Kokkila Sally M. Levin Sheryl Linck Cate Linn Catherine Loevner Richard Madden Kathleen Majewski Douglas McAdams Pam and Ken McCrory Janice and Ernest Meade Barbara Mendlowitz Thomas R. Moore Sanford Pollock Kelly K. Price Manuel D. Reich William C. Ries Louisa Rosenthal Linda Ruffalo Susan Santa-Cruz Pamela Schoemer Tracy and Evan Segal Selma B. Sherman Teri Soffer Steven Stepanian Peter Triolo Jane Vandermade Richard J. Voller Iris A. Walker Susan S. Weiner Robert B. Williams Judy and John Woffington

Corporate Circles Board Alexandra Hendrickson, Co-Chair W. Franklin Reed, Co-Chair Cynthia Cavendish Carey Thaddeus J. Clements Tom Ennis Sean Ganoe Mark Goldberg Annie Hanna Engel Clyde B. Jones III Deborah Kimball Robert Lepre James Roddey Pamela A. Triolo Jerry Whitaker Wade Wilson Laurie J. Vota

Partners Board Susan McLaughlin, Co-Chair Kelly K. Price, Co-Chair Jimmi Sue Babcock-Smith Jack Brice Sara Busch Julia Carlson Betty Cilia Melissa Evans Robby Facer Mark Freeman Emily Galbreth Sheri Giger Jeremy Hartzell Douglas Kassab Lee Kim Brian Kokkila Sarah Linn Kimberly Love Lisa Newman Carly Noel Julie Nord Manuel D. Reich Angela Seals Alyssa Sherman Matthew Tolbert Helen Wylie

Planned Giving Advisory Committee Carolyn D. Duronio, Esq., Co-Chair Phyllis Kokkila, Co-Chair Charlotte Borland R. Michael Daniel Thomas Moore William Robinson Louisa Rosenthal Robert Williams

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STAFF LISTING

Audit Committee

Facilities Committee

Steven Feinstein, Chair William E. Trueheart, Vice Chair Ronald R. Davenport, Jr. Paul R. Jenkins Peter F. Mathieson J. Kevin McMahon Alfred W. Wishart, Jr.

George Davidson, Chair Carolyn M. Byham Cynthia Carrow Edward H. Harrell Dr. Paul Hennigan Paul R. Jenkins Van Kaplan Peter F. Mathieson Martin O’Brien Robert Olinger Joan Stein Nancy D. Washington David Wilkins

Budget Committee David M. Matter, Chair Peter F. Mathieson, Vice Chair Ronald R. Davenport, Jr. Steven G. Elliott Paul R. Jenkins J. Kevin McMahon Michael Watson

District Design Committee Jane C. Arkus, Chair Sylvester Damianos, Vice Chair Gary Carlough Angelo L. Ciotti Paul Glabicki Ira J. Gumberg J. Kevin McMahon Grant Oliphant Heather Pesanti Raymund B. Ryan Thomas Sokolowski Thomas L. VanKirk Nancy D. Washington Michael Watson Jane Werner

Education & Community Engagement Committee Suzanne W. Broadhurst, Chair Charles R. Burke, Jr., Vice Chair Janis Burley Wilson Esther L. Bush Judith B. Cunningham Cornelia Davis Tracy Edmunds Evan Frazier Demeatria Gibson Bocella Kathryn Heidemann David J. Hickton Gwen Hunter-Ritchie Linda Lewis Tammy Miles-Brown Christine Peterman Hilary S. Tyson Nancy D. Washington

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Finance Committee Paul R. Jenkins, Chair Carolyn D. Duronio, Vice Chair William Dietrich Ronald R. Davenport, Jr George C. Greer Dwight Keating Peter F. Mathieson J. Kevin McMahon

Marketing Committee Susan B. McIntosh, Chair Grant Oliphant, Vice Chair Jane C. Arkus Bonnie Cersosimo Nancy Hrynkiw Fox Rick Landesberg Tinsy Lipchak Colleen Kalchthaler Ann McFadden J. Kevin McMahon Kelly K. Price Susan Santa-Cruz Judith Evans Thomas

Programming Committee Nancy D. Washington, Chair Hilary S. Tyson, Vice Chair Jane C. Arkus Marty Ashby Neil Barclay Karla Boos Elizabeth Bradley Tracy Brigden Carol R. Brown Carolyn M. Byham Audrey Hillman Fisher Edith H. Fisher Phyllis Moorman Goode Lisa Hoitsma Gerri Kay Ron Lindblom Cathy Lewis Long

Jeffrey L. Morby Henry Reese Elizabeth Reiss Janet L. Sarbaugh Tom Sokolowski Andrew Swensen Lawrence Tamburri Nita Wadhwani Maranne Welch

Real Estate Committee Ira J. Gumberg, Chair David M. Matter, Vice Chair Henry Beukema Floyd A. Cephas Mary Conturo George Davidson Stephen Feinstein Robert Glimcher Courtland Gould Harold Miller David Onorato Robert Pease The Honorable Luke Ravenstahl, Mayor Janet L. Sarbaugh Robert C. Stephenson Frank Zappala III

Shared Services Oversight Committee Kenneth R. Melani, Chair George A. Davidson, Jr. Harris N. Ferris Joseph C. Guyaux Van Kaplan Maxwell King J. Kevin McMahon Leroy L. Metz II Stuart M. Miller Ted Pappas Janet L. Sarbaugh Richard P. Simmons Lawrence J. Tamburri John E. Traina Mark J. Weinstein

Technology Committee Jared L. Cohon, Chair Bill Blair Suzanne W. Broadhurst Steven G. Elliot M. Christina Gabriel Angela Kennedy James Stadler Frederick Winter

Evan and Tracy Segal, event sponsors and Trust donors, with comedian Lewis Black, after Black’s performance at the Benedum Center in November

Executive Office

Programming

Theater Operations

Technicians: Benedum Center

J. Kevin McMahon, President Ann M. Ungar, Executive Assistant

Paul J. Organisak, Vice President of Programming and Executive Director, Pittsburgh Dance Council Christopher Hearn, Programming Assistant Darcy C. Kucenic, Programming Manager

Eugene F. Ciavarra, Vice President, Theaters and District Amenities Bruce Anderson, Volunteer Services Manager Jacob B. Bacharach, Assistant to Vice President Bernard M. Bloom, Director of Production Garrett Bryan Briggs, Associate Production Manager Diane Hines, Production Manager Michael R. Janicky, Food & Beverage Services Manager Randall Kirk, Cabaret Manager Joshua Maszle, Cabaret Stage Technician John Mumper, Facilities Manager Leah Price, Assistant to the Cabaret Manager K. Susan Sternberger, Theater Services Director Ann Urwin, Operations Manager Danielle L. Wojtowicz, Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

Kenneth R. Brannigan, Jr. Technician, Carpenter William E. Dennis, Technician, Electrical Christopher M. Evans, Technician, Sound

Education & Community Engagement Janis Burley Wilson, Vice President, Education & Community Engagement Tracy L. Edmunds, Senior Manager Kathryn Heidemann, Program Manager Allison Wagner, Administrative Program Associate

Finance & Trust Administration Rona L. Nesbit, Senior Vice President, Finance & Administration Benjamin Boggio, Staff Accountant Sharon E. Bonner, Accounting Assistant MaryAnne Culleiton, Payroll & Benefits Manager Mary Ellen DiPasquale, Office Manager & Finance Support Specialist Michael Eckert, Staff Accountant Casey Gnage, Finance Manager Rebecca K. Spina, Controller

Visual Arts Programming Murray D. Horne, Curator, Wood Street Galleries George R. Dun, Gallery Attendant/Installer Kathryn Little, Curatorial Assistant

Information Systems Jonathan M. Edmonds, Chief Information Officer Richard Burns, Application Developer Douglas Diamond, Systems Administrator Brian Hathaway, Business Technology Manager Michael Tiernan Jr., Systems Administrator

Engineers: Benedum Center General Administration

Shared Services

Elaine Blye, Receptionist Wanda Durham, Receptionist

Erin Ehrlich, Administrative Manager Janice Markewinski, Program Advertising Sales Administrator Gloria Rayman, Program Advertising Sales Manager

Institutional Development Lorene Vinski, Vice President, Institutional Development Sara Eckelberry, Development Associate Leslie Fleisher, Assistant Manager, Special Projects Fundraising Shirley A. Gaudette, Manager, Annual Giving Nicholas Gigante, Director, Major Gifts Jocelyn Malik, Manager, Foundation and Corporate Giving Heather Masterson, Individual Giving Coordinator

Marketing & Communications Marc L. Fleming, Vice President, Marketing and Communications Sarah E. Beitler, Multimedia Specialist Veronica Corpuz, Public Relations Director Dinah M. Denmark, Publications Manager Judith F. Rau, Show Marketing Manager Zachary Stevenson, Show Marketing Manager Diana Roth Strong, Marketing Projects Coordinator

Theater Operations & Real Estate Development David R. DeSimone Senior Vice President, Operations & General Counsel Kimberly Cook, Administrative Assistant Rebecca J. White, Director, Real Estate Development

Dennis P. Curry, Chief Engineer Robert P. Flowers, Engineer Rick Jordan, Engineer Brett Melisko, Engineer

Engineers: Byham, Harris & O’Reilly Theaters Ronald R. Robison, Chief Engineer Melvin T. Garland, Engineer Jeffrey S. O'Laughlin, Engineer Robert B. Petty, Engineer Bryan Smith, Engineer

Technicians: Byham, Harris & O’Reilly Theaters Gregory Brooks, Technical, Sound Steven Schultz, Technical, Carpenter

Ticketing Operations Albert C. Rodibaugh, Director, Ticketing Services Joi C. Brook, Group Sales Manager Pamela J. Cain, Assistant Group Sales Manager Sally Cain, Subscriptions Supervisor Rhonda Jones, Subscriptions Supervisor Angela Messina, Customer Service Supervisor Ruth Anne Mewhirter, Subscriptions Manager Sharlene Mitchell-Pennington, Customer Service Supervisor James Parise, Ticketing Operations Coordinator Rebecca L. Stoken, Ticketing Operations Manager Eric Thomas, Customer Service Manager Patricia Winters, Customer Service Supervisor

Box Office Lawrence L. Doyle, Box Office Personnel James F. Meigel, Box Office Personnel Ronald J. Salera, Box Office Personnel Andrew Stowell, Box Office Personnel

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90% of the Trust’s staff participated in the Trust’s 2007 annual giving campaign, a record percentage for employee giving since its inception.

Daniel Hoffer, Director Rebecca Harriman, Development Associate Bonita Kwolek, Support Specialist Joseph Naperatz, SQL Data Analyst Nancy Sheleheda, Applications Administrator

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The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust STAFF LISTING

“In every city, there is an organization that moves and directs energy in the arts community to affect positive change, and that is why I am a proud supporter of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s vital work.”

Richard Parsakian Pittsburgh Dance Council Board Member and arts patron

Visitors to First Night® Pittsburgh ring in the new year and celebrate Pittsburgh 250 in the Cultural District.

The Trust is grateful for the support and services of more than 700 volunteers, including The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Board of Trustees, community volunteers and First Night® Pittsburgh volunteers.

“Volunteering for The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has been an amazing experience. I’m addicted to the variety of programming in the Cultural District and I get to enjoy a lot of great entertainment in return for my services. Since my wife died four years ago, volunteering with the Trust has been my salvation and I’m going to keep volunteering as long as I’m standing.”

Sam Bass Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Volunteer for 19 years

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Benedum Center for the Performing Arts 201 Seventh Street

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Byham Theater 101 Sixth Street Cabaret at Theater Square 655 Penn Avenue Harris Theater 809 Liberty Avenue Heinz Hall 600 Penn Avenue O’Reilly Theater 621 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh Playwrights Theater 542 Penn Avenue

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The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust 2007 Annual Report © Copyright 2008 The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

COVER PHOTOS Main image: Circus Oz photo: Ponch Hawkes

Photography David Bachman Jim Burrell, JMB Images Pittsburgh Jason Cohn Kevin R. Cooke – Graule Studios Ric Evans Melissa A. Franko John Polyak Rieder Photography Larry Rippel Renee Rosensteel Hugh Twyman Armand Wright

Inset photos: Left: Jevon Rushton, musician Center: Children at a student matinee in the Cultural District Right: Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District BACK COVER PHOTOS Left: Agnes R. Katz Plaza Right: Backstage Bar at Theater Square Bottom: MY FAIR LADY photo: Joan Marcus

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