UPAF'S
PRESIDENT & CEO
Dear Friends and Supporters,
As we look back on another extraordinary year of artistic achievement and community impact, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your invaluable support of the 2024 UPAF Community Campaign, which made these successes possible. Since stepping into the role of President & CEO in September, I have clearly seen the resilience, dedication and generosity that propelled the Campaign. It is an honor to take on this leadership role at UPAF. I am inspired by the leaders who have come before me, and I am intent on collaborating across sectors to ensure that UPAF’s legacy of strength and impact continues.
The past year presented unique challenges, including a transitional period during which UPAF was without a CEO for six months. This time of change could have been a hurdle, but instead, it became a testament to the strength of UPAF’s mission and the extraordinary commitment of our Board of Directors, led by Board Chair Scott Beightol, the UPAF staff and our many volunteers. Their unwavering commitment ensured that our work continued seamlessly, enabling us to fulfill our promises to our Members and to the community. Their guidance and tenacity are deeply appreciated, and I am grateful for their leadership.
Throughout 2024, UPAF was proud to raise $9.2 million to support our Members and Affiliates. These dollars empower them to create art that inspires, educates and uplifts. They not only keep the doors open and the stages lit but also allow for exceptional arts education programs and outreach efforts. Your contributions ensure that these organizations can impact more lives and broaden access to the performing arts for everyone, regardless of circumstances.
As we look to the future, I am filled with optimism. Together, we will continue to champion the performing arts as essential to our community’s vibrancy and well-being. On behalf of everyone at UPAF, thank you for your steadfast support and belief in our mission.
ANNEMARIE SCOBEY-POLACHECK
UPAF PRESIDENT & CEO
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3-8 CELEBRATING THE PERFORMING ARTS
Members and Affiliates
2023-24 Season Accomplishments
9-20 SUSTAINING THE PERFORMING ARTS
Financial Statements
2024 UPAF Revenue by Numbers
UPAF Ride for the Arts, presented by Miller Lite
Allocation of Funds
21-28 TRANSFORMING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS
UPAF Bright Minds, presented by We Energies Foundation
Kasey’s Fund, presented by MGIC
UPAF Notable Women, presented by BMO
Next Generation UPAF, presented by Johnson Controls
29-46 YOU HAVE OUR THANKS
Donor Spotlight
Workplace Giving In-Kind Donations
UPAF Board and Committees
UPAF Chorus Line, presented by ManpowerGroup
in Southeastern Wisconsin
CELEBRATING PERFORMING
SINCE 1967, the United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF) has been setting the stage by securing community resources, promoting the performing arts as a regional asset and improving the quality of life through responsible investment and financial support of the arts in Southeastern Wisconsin.
CELEBRATING THE PERFORMING ARTS
MEMBERS & AFFILIATES
UPAF's Members and Affiliates delivered the best in music, dance and theater to Southeastern Wisconsin during the 2023-24 season. From world premieres to timeless classics to performances that pushed boundaries and sparked meaningful dialogue, these organizations continue to uphold our region’s reputation of world-class entertainment, arts education and community outreach.
UPAF MEMBERS
UPAF AFFILIATES
Above The Clouds, Inc.
Bembé Drum and Dance
Festival City Symphony
Frankly Music, Inc.
Kettle Moraine Symphony
Kids from Wisconsin
Latino Arts, Inc.
Marcus Performing Arts Center
Milwaukee Jazz Institute
Milwaukee Opera Theatre
Milwaukee Youth Theatre
Optimist Theatre
PianoArts of Wisconsin
Racine Symphony Orchestra
Salsabrositas
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center
Signature Dance Company
Studio K Flamenco
Summit Players Theatre
Sunset Playhouse
TBEY Arts Center, Inc.
Waukesha Civic Theatre
Wild Space Dance Company
Wisconsin Conservatory of Music
Xalaat Africa Drum and Dance for Life Inc.
UPAF does not charge membership fees or annual dues to its Members or Affiliates in order for them to receive funding.
THROUGHOUT THE
SUSTAINING PERFORMING
Fundraising and Allocation
SUSTAINING THE PERFORMING ARTS
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Following are the audited United Performing Arts Fund 2024 and 2023 Statements of Financial Position and Statements of Activities for the years ended August 31, 2024 and 2023. The complete audit report and Form 990 are available at UPAF.org.
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AUGUST 31, 2024 AND 2023
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (cont.)
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2024
2024 UPAF REVENUE BY NUMBERS
2024 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN REVENUE 0.4% Other (Investment Income) allocated to
39.0% Businesses and Matching Gifts 30.0% Workplace Giving Campaigns 21.4% Individual Giving 4.2% Foundations
5.0% UPAF Ride for the Arts, presented by Miller Lite
$7,109,000 39 MEMBERS and AFFILIATES
$9,217,213 RAISED IN THE 2024 COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN
RIDE FOR THE ARTS
PRESENTED BY
The UPAF Ride for the Arts, presented by Miller Lite, remains as UPAF’s signature fundraising event, bringing community members together to enjoy a morning on the lakefront while supporting the arts in the community.
THE 44TH ANNUAL UPAF RIDE FOR THE ARTS, presented by Miller Lite, saw:
3,220 Participants $461,230 Raised
OF FUNDS
MEMBER ALLOCATION
UPAF has allocated a total of $7,109,000 for the 2024-25 performance season to its Members and Affiliates. UPAF’s allocation is determined by a panel of UPAF Board representatives from various industries.
UPAF AFFILIATE PROGRAM
UPAF allocates funds to non-member performing arts organizations through the UPAF Affiliate Program, an annual grant program. Organizations that meet the eligibility requirements may apply for UPAF Affiliate status and applications are reviewed to identify those organizations that will reflect the performing arts
excellence serving Southeastern Wisconsin. Organizations receiving UPAF funding through this program are required to use the dollars during the fiscal year for which the funds are granted. Affiliates can earn additional funding for their participation in and support of the annual UPAF Campaign.
TRANSFORMING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PERFORMING
SUPPORT OF UPAF does more than ensure entertainment excellence – it makes our community a better place to live, work and play. From setting up young people for success through arts education to ensuring all have access to the arts, the UPAF Community Impact Programs and Resonate Grant Program builds a stronger Southeastern Wisconsin through the arts.
TRANSFORMING COMMUNITY
THE PERFORMING ARTS
COLLECTIVELY, UPAF’S 14 MEMBER GROUPS IMPACT THE LIVES OF OVER 95,000 CHILDREN
THROUGH OVER 10,000 HOURS OF IN-CLASSROOM AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING
Arts education plays a critical role in fostering creativity and self-expression in students. They develop essential skills like communication, teamwork and problem-solving which will be transferable to all areas of their lives. They ensure a well-rounded education that empowers future generations to be more innovative, empathetic and more culturally aware.
UPAF BRIGHT MINDS
presented by We Energies Foundation,
delivers high-quality arts education programming, preparing students with the tools to be successful in work and life. Bright Minds supports UPAF Member programs that lead the nation in quality and innovation.
In 2024, $277,200 was designated to UPAF Members through UPAF Bright Minds.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT: MILWAUKEE BALLET RELEVÉ PROGRAM
Milwaukee Ballet’s Community Engagement program, Relevé, has been providing accessible ballet education and training for students of three Milwaukee Public School partners for many years. This program addresses the misperception that ballet is only for the lucky few and changes the narrative to ensure that dance is for everyone.
Relevé classes are free and held during the school day for 2nd -4th graders from October to May. Each year, Relevé serves 225 students.
Beyond the Relevé years, dedicated students also have the opportunity to receive generous scholarships to Milwaukee Ballet School & Academy (MBSA). As MBSA students, they perform in professionally staged School & Academy showcases and are eligible to audition for student casts of productions like The Nutcracker, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty, dancing alongside Milwaukee Ballet’s Company of world-class artists.
Minds presented by
Danceworks Mad Hot Rhythm
First Stage Theater Academy
THE STORIES, MOVEMENT AND MUSIC OF THE PERFORMING ARTS SUSTAIN AND INSPIRE US ALL
THEY HAVE THE ABILITY TO FOSTER INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES, ENSURING THAT PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND ABILITIES CAN ENGAGE WITH CULTURAL EXPERIENCES
By making the arts more accessible, we promote equity and offer everyone the opportunity to benefit from the educational and emotional value of the arts.
KASEY’S FUND
presented by MGIC
UPAF believes that the power of the performing arts should be accessible to all who wish to experience them. Kasey’s Fund, presented by MGIC, was created to ensure the accessibility of the arts by eliminating barriers imposed by disability, special needs, geography and other physical and mental considerations.
In 2024, $60,000 was designated to UPAF Members through Kasey’s Fund.
MILWAUKEE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SENSORY FRIENDLY CONCERT
The 2023-24 season saw the third annual Sensory Friendly Concert with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Over 280 reduced-cost tickets were sold and nearly 300 complimentary tickets were shared for this year’s performance, Orchestra
Concert goers arrived early to enjoy the many preconcert activities offered at the Bradley Symphony Center prior to the performance, including a new mini-resource fair which hosted eight local organizations sharing information about their sensory inclusive programming with attendees.
MSO staff, ambassadors and volunteers then directed attendees into Allen-Bradley Hall to ensure a comfortable transition to the in-hall concert experience, which featured on-stage actors guiding the audience through the performance and engagement with Assistant Conductor Ryan Tani and MSO musicians. Additionally, audiences were supported with subtitles and visual cues displayed on a large screen and ASL interpreters. Audiences had access to resources and accommodations available year-round at all MSO performances such as noise-cancelling headphones, fidgets, quiet spaces and more.
Skylight Music Theatre Spring Awakening
Milwaukee Ballet Tour de Force
UPAF AFFINITY PROGRAMS
UPAF NOTABLE WOMEN
presented by BMO
UPAF Notable Women, presented by BMO, brings together a powerful group of women dedicated to improving our community through philanthropy, service and advocacy.
UPAF Notable Women make a difference through:
• Uplifting proactive arts education solutions
• Engaging in performing arts service
Women may join by making a new or increased donation of $1,200 to UPAF. Men may also show their support by contributing on behalf of a notable woman in their lives. Joining Notable Women directly supports participatory arts education
• Elevating women’s leadership in the community
programs with lasting impacts on students. With each UPAF Notable Women gift, $200 is designated to UPAF Bright Minds, presented by We Energies Foundation, funding in- and after-school arts education experiences.
NEXT GENERATION UPAF
presented by Johnson Controls
Next Generation UPAF, presented by Johnson Controls, connects our region’s best and brightest to advance the performing arts through participation, engagement and service. Members are dedicated to making our community a better place to live, work and play by uplifting the role of the performing arts for new audiences.
A portion of every gift from Next Generation UPAF Members supports the Resonate Grant Program, which funds UPAF Member projects aimed at drawing new audiences to the arts.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT:
The Next Generation UPAF Leadership Council selects the projects to be backed by this funding opportunity. Through new, experimental works, partnerships with local schools and universities and events that engage and educate beyond the stage, Resonate-funded programs are providing unique opportunities for new patrons and growing the audience for local arts organizations.
In 2024, $54,000 was awarded to UPAF Members through the Resonate Grant Program.
MILWAUKEE CHAMBER THEATRE’S HERE2PLAY SERIES
Established in the 2021-22 season, Here2Play is a unique and personalized event that provides sneak previews of Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT)’s productions coupled with additional programming, such as exhibits or panel discussions, that explores the themes of the play in connection with the in connection with programming at an offsite venue.
Here2Play connects Milwaukeeans more closely to one another and to their community by spotlighting partner organizations and their programs that are connected to themes of MCT productions while introducing the constituencies
of each organization to the other. While rooted in MCT’s season productions, Here2Play is the foundation for long-term multigenerational, multicultural audience development that will allow audiences to create a conversation and institution truly reflective of our community.
In the 2023-24 season, Here2Play events were held in conjunction with La Gente Art Gallery, Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, Mo’s Irish Pub and the Cactus Club.
YOU HAVE OUR THANKS
HAVE THANKS
OUR GENEROUS DONORS AND DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS
are essential to the growth of the performing arts in Southeastern Wisconsin. Their steadfast support not only enhances the lives of many, but also helps preserve the vitality of our region’s performing arts community. We celebrate their contributions and the significant impact they have on advancing UPAF’s mission.
2024 DONOR SPOTLIGHT
We are grateful to the over 12,000 donors who supported the performing arts in 2024 through a donation to UPAF. This year, more than 950 individuals, foundations and companies gave at the Director level of $1,200 or more. Please join UPAF in thanking these donors for their tremendous generosity to the 2024 Campaign, and in thanking all our donors who are vital to the support of the performing arts.
COMPANY & FOUNDATION DONORS
$500,000 – $899,999
$200,000 – $499,999
$100,000 – $199,999
$50,000 – $99,999
MELITTA S. & JOAN M. PICK CHARITABLE TRUST
TED & MARY KELLNER AND THE KELBEN FOUNDATION*
COMPANY & FOUNDATION DONORS (CONT.)
$25,000 – $49,999
ANONYMOUS FOUR-FOUR FOUNDATION*
$10,000 – $24,999
ANON CHARITABLE TRUST*
GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION WILLIAM A. & MARY BONFIELD JR. FUND
GJS FOUNDATION
ALVIN & MARION BIRNSCHEIN FOUNDATION
GEBHARDT FAMILY FOUNDATION*
FRIEDA & WILLIAM HUNT MEMORIAL TRUST
LASKIN FAMILY FOUNDATION
MEIER FAMILY FOUNDATION
RUTH FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS (RUTH ARTS)*
BERT L. & PATRICIA S. STEIGLEDER CHARITABLE TRUST
HAUSKE FAMILY FOUNDATION*
RALPH EVINRUDE FOUNDATION INC.
GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION SENN FAMILY FUND
EVAN & MARION HELFAER FOUNDATION
MARY ANN & CHARLES P. LABAHN
DANIEL M. SOREF CHARITABLE TRUST
ZIEGLER FAMILY FOUNDATION*
LEADERSHIP SOCIETY
$5,000-$9,999
Anonymous
Balzer Family Donation Program
Joan & Fred Brengel Family Foundation*
Chapman Foundation*
Cherchian Family Foundation*
Davidson & Harley Fund, Inc.
Delta Dental of Wisconsin
Eppstein Uhen Architects
Foley & Lardner LLP
Green Bay Packers Give Back
Heil Family Foundation*
Interstate Parking
J. W. Speaker Corporation
Richard G. Jacobus Family Foundation*
Kapur & Associates, Inc.
Knight Barry Title, Inc.
Korb Architecture
Krause Family Foundation*
Kriete Group
Joyce M. Kuehl
Camille A. Lonstorf Trust
M E Dey & Co. Inc.
M3 Insurance
Elizabeth Meyer & Sam Hope*
Milwaukee Bucks
Mortenson Construction
Old National Bank
Peck Foundation, Milwaukee LTD*
Parking Management Company (PMC)
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
William R. Puchner Fund
Oscar C. & Augusta Schlegel Foundation
The Other Stratton Foundation*
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Bessie A. & Harold M. Stratton Fund
Tri City National Bank
von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
$3,000-$4,999
Anonymous
Branigan Communications
Briohn Building
Direct Supply
E. C. Styberg Foundation, Inc.
Albert J. & Flora H. Ellinger Foundation
First Supply Milwaukee
Charles D. Jacobus Family Foundation
Greater Milwaukee Foundation's Journal Foundation/Roxy & Bud
Heyse Fund
Kahler Slater
Kolaga Family Charitable Trust*
Milwaukee Valve
New Land Enterprises
NOG
INDIVIDUAL DONORS
$50,000+
Steve & Melanie Booth*
$25,000-$49,999
Anonymous*†
Clair & Mary Baum*
Jim & Lisa Borris*
Madeleine & David Lubar*
Martin Family Foundation*
Blake & Cheryl Moret*
George & Karen Oliver*
Allan H. & Suzanne L. Selig Family Foundation*
$10,000-$24,999
Donna & Donald Baumgartner*
Richard & JoAnn Beightol *
Scott & Desiree Beightol*
Bladen & Julia Burns*†
Chris & Kelly Calvelli*†
Pieper Electric, Inc./Ideal
Mechanical
Professional Fiduciary Services
sweetgreen
W.T. Walker Group
$1,200-$2,999
Anonymous (2)
A.B. Data, Ltd.
Ascension Logistics
Black Cap Halcyon
Bridgewood Advisors Inc.
Catholic Financial Life
CBRE, Inc.
Cedar Crest Ice Cream
Chase
Colton Charitable Fund
Derse, Inc
Duet Resource Group
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Dr. Carl W. Eberbach & Elisabeth Falk Eberbach Fund
Electronic Theatre
Controls, Inc.
Elliott Family Foundation
FIS
Forward TS
Founders 3 Real Estate Services
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Henry C., Eva M., Robert H., & Jack J. Gillo Charitable Fund
Hansen Reynolds
Michael G. Carter*
Sue & Curt Culver*
George & Sandy Dionisopoulos*
Brian & Heather Dunn*†
Fitzsimonds Charitable Trust
Sue & Tim Frautschi*
Bill & Cheryl Guc*
Bill & Sandy Haack*
Betsy & Charlie Hoke*
J.F. Ahern Company
Jim Bern Company
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
George F. & Janet M. Kasten
Family Fund
Kikkoman Foods Foundation
Lauber Business Partners
Monarch Creative
New Berlin Plastics
Ogden & Company
Gene & Ruth Posner Foundation
Rite-Hite Foundation
Robertson Ryan Insurance
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Mildred L. Roehr & Herbert W. Roehr Fund
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Cornelia & Randall Ross Family Fund
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
David C. Scott Foundation Fund
Sentry Equipment Corp
Shorewest Realtors
Strang, Inc
Studio Gear*
TMB Development
Wenthe-Davidson Engineering
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek
Charitable Fund
West Bend Community Foundation's Ziegler Family Foundation Fund
Katy Hook*
Howard & Susan Hopwood*
Susan & Mark Irgens
Susie Kasten*
Stanley Kritzik*
Sharon & Bill La Macchia
Jeff & Trish Lane*
Sheldon & Marianne Lubar
Charitable Fund*
Gerald & Elaine Mainman*
$10,000-$24,999 (Cont.)
Robert H. (Rob) & Carol Manegold*
Raymond & Dawne Manista*†
Nate & Sara Manning†
Stephen & Janice Marcus*
Keith Mardak & Mary Vandenberg*
Catherine & Tim Mattke*†
Justin & Susanna Mortara*
Patrick Mutsune & Brett
Timmerman†
Greg & Rhonda Oberland*
Drs. Alan & Carol Pohl
Ildy & Skip Poliner*
Heather & Austin Ramirez†
John & Maggie Raymond*
Sara & Jay Schwister*
Scott & Mary Ellen Stanek*
LEADERSHIP SOCIETY
$5,000-$9,999
Anonymous (2)
Bob Balderson
Ryan & Denise Barbieri
Jeff & Kate Behring*†
Jane Bell
Natalie Black & Herbert V
Kohler Charitable Giving
Danielle Bly*†
Brian & Laura Brewer†
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Joan & Peter W. Bruce Fund*
Tony & Andrea Bryant*
Elaine Burke*
Bob Buttermore†
Patty Cadorin
Thomas & Deborah Degnan
Sharon & Jim deGuzman*†
Drs. Peter Drescher & Karin
Madsen Drescher*
Howard & Eileen Dubner*
John & Tamara Dunn
Jane & Dave Durment*
Jonathan & Debra Eder*
Ryan Engelhardt†
Franklyn Esenberg
Stephen M. & Nancy H. Fisher
Four-Four Foundation*
Rob Gardenier & Lori Morse
Nannette Gardetto*
Tim & Sandy Gerend†
Mike Gousha & Lynn Sprangers*
Charles Groeschell
Reed & Nancy Groethe*
Stephen & Karen Guy*†
Ann & Jon Hammes
Peter & Sarah Hammond
Margarete & David Harvey*
Pat & Melissa Horne*
Brenda L. Hutchinson*†
Matthew & Kathryn Kamm*
Judith A. Keyes*
John & Debra Kissinger*
Cathy Krawitz
Dave & Jean Lauer
Joan Lubar*
Susan A. Lubar*
Stephanie Lyons & Jack Haensel*†
Ann Ross MacIver*
Geoffrey & Katite Mackey*†
Eileen & Barry Mandel*
Greg & Linda Marcus*
Terrance Maxwell
Duane McAllister
Maureen McCabe
Patti & Jack McKeithan
Northwoods Fund*
Rich & Maribeth Meeusen
George Meyer & Sallie Ornst
Meyer*
Christian Mitchell†
Tessa & Christopher Myers*†
Bruce Osgood
Warren & Ann Pierson*
Candy & Bruce Pindyck*
Jonas & Sylvia Prising*
Cathy Procton
Shawn Puechner†
Steven & Stacey Radke
Tony Reese†
Gayle G. Rosemann & Paul E. McElwee*
Mason & Julie Ross
Steve Russ
Annemarie & Bill ScobeyPolacheck*†
Bob & Judy Scott*
Genie & Tom Smith
Ann & Rich Teerlink*
Julia & David Uihlein
Jon & Karen Van Drisse
Mark Wallace
Tom & Anne Wamser*
Dr. Evonne M. Winston
Wilfred Wollner
The Yabuki Family Foundation *
Tom & Sally Zale*
Sharon Ziegler
Carlton D. Stansbury
Brenda & Jim Stugelmeyer*†
Tim & Vivian Sullivan
Bruce & Maria Tammi
Martin & Janet Tierney†
Kyle Tomlinson
Gloria Tracy
Nick & Kathy Turkal
Andy & Lisa Vedder†
Sue E. Wells
Kamilah Williams-Kemp*†
Hillary & J.R. Wucherer*†
Nick & Mary Pat Zarcone
$3,000-$4,999
Gina Alberts Peter
Anonymous (3)
Laura & Mike Arnow*
Gary & Mithra Ballesteros*
Paul & Ellen Benson
Jeb & Maija Bentley*†
Sally & Peter H. Blommer
Mark Blutstein
Jim Bors
Kristine Brown†
Timothy Brown
Jeff Cady
Clarence P. Chou
Craig Cook
Reverend David E. Cooper
Amy & Frederick Croen*
Richard D. Cudahy, Jr.
Meg & Matthew Dean†
Julie Doneis*†
Linda Edelstein*†
John Florsheim & Linda Yeager*
Tom & Jennifer Florsheim*
Lisa A. Froemming
William & Carol Gehl*
Greg Gernert
Adam & Carole Glass*
Jonathan Good†
Jeffrey Green
Rich Grunke & Bill Grasch
Paul & Linda Hanson†
Katie Heil
Ken & Kelly Hemauer
Heidi Hesser†
Regan & Lauren Hindman†
Becky & Bryan House*
Mark & Peg Humphrey*
Susan M. Jackson-Afong & Roger Afong*†
Bonnie Jacob*†
Cathy & Eric Jacobson*
Hannah & Jason Jahn*†
Susan & Leander R. Jennings
Steve & Lynn Johnson*
Amy & Tom Junker*†
Mark & Ginny Kannenberg
Peggy Kelsey & Michael Teich*
Eric Kent†
Mark Kishler & Patricia Acha
Gale & Judi Klappa
Jason Klawonn
Mike & Maureen Klein†
Bill & Linda Koenig
David Koning†
Terrance & Kristie Kurtenbach
Mary Pauly Lacy
Erika Luckow†
Wayne & Kristine Lueders
Pam & Jeff Lueken
Scott & Jodi Lurie*†
Melinda Mahdasian*†
Joe & Laura Mantoan
Dave & Melina Marcus
Skip & Amy McConeghy*
Mary A. McEllistrem
James McFarland & Jaime Andres†
Bernhard Metz
Howard & Sara Miller*
Bill & Maribeth Naleid
David & Abigail Nash*
Chad Navis
Jim & Betty Jo Nelsen
Chris & Anne Noyes
Laurie Ocepek
Joe Packee†
Richard & Lois Pauls*
Craig & Mary Robyn Peotter†
Jim Phillips
Suzanne & Richard Pieper, Sr.*
Adrienne Pollack-Sender
Anoop Prakash
Jim Ramsey
Walter Reichelt
Dan & Nicole Renouard*†
Craig Rigby & Anna Timms*†
Jodi Ristau*†
Lynn Rix
John Roberts†
Joe & Sarah Rock*
Rodd & Andrea Schneider
Deborah Schultz*†
John Shannon & Jan Serr
Lyn Slater*
Alexander & Kathryn Smith
Lois Smith
Mark & Amy Sobczak
Jason Steigman & Dori Frankel Steigman
Jeffrey & Jody Steren
Tim Stewart & Kelly ReillyStewart*†
Mara & Craig Swan*
Fred & Leigh Tabak
Laura & Jason Thurow†
Brent & Melissa Tischler*
Julie Tolan & Mark Wiesman
Ann Tylenda
Lauren Vollrath†
Kyle Walster
Elizabeth M. Wellenstein
Kevin Wheeler
Jay & Madonna Williams*
Peggy Williams-Smith & Tim Smith†
Tamara Woodbury†
Isaac Woods†
Carla Wynter & Mary Jo
Sajdowitz*
Stephen & Julie Wypiszynski
Paul & Sandy Wysocki*
Rick & Rose Zehner
$1,200-$2,999
Annette Adams
Brad Ancelet†
Keith & Paula Anderson
Sara Anderson†
Anonymous (15)
Chad & Katie Anthony†
Adam & Rachel Arndt†
Glen & Celeste Arnold
Cameron & Julie Art
Lindsey Ashenden†
Richard & Patsy Aster*
Christopher Austin†
Thomas S. Barber
Jane Barr Mowad*†
Ann Barrett*†
Steve & Renee Bartelt
Kimber Bartosiak*
Rochelle H. Bast
Todd Battle
Chad Bauman & Justin Dunleavy †
Christopher Bausch
Melissa Baxter
Ken Beckman & Marilyn Juraska
Mark Belling
Kristin Bergstrom & Lloyd Dickinson*
Kris & Ken Best
Richard S. & Kay Bibler
Derin Bjugstad & David Paris
Rachel & Jeremy Blackwood†
Art Blair
Rick Blattner
Bruce & Melissa Block
Mark Blumenberg†
Jonathan & Cristin Bock
Barbara & William Boles
Tom & Lisa Bolger*
Charlotte Bouche†
John & Blanche Brandser
Diane & Ed Braza
Marilyn & John Breidster
John & Suzy Brennan
Amanda Brooks†
Patrick & Kathryn Brown†
Betsy Brown Wyatt*
Karen Brunow†
Jennifer Buchanan†
Joseph & Linda Buday
Susan Bunker
Mary Burgoon
Lawrence Burnett
Mike & Ericka Burzynski†
Tim Byrne*†
Mike Byrnes†
Susan & Liam Callanan†
Bruce & Marsha Camitta
Cathy & Thomas Campbell
Kathie Campbell*†
Jennifer Carli*†
Teri Carpenter
Cheryl & Stuart Carron
David Caruso, Jr. & Adam Steffan
Rajiv Castellino
Janis Cava
Bennett Choice†
Brian Cole†
Patty Compton
Mary & James Mark Connelly
Rachael Conrad*
Anthony Consiglio
Patricia Contreras*†
Jack & Nicole Cook†
Julieane Cook*
Jeffrey & Debbie Costakos*
John Cremer†
Mark Cribb
Lisa & Aaron Cross†
Margaret & Bill Crowley
Penny & Chuck Cruse*
Toni Czajka*
Mark Czarnecki
Joseph Czechowicz†
Joanne Danforth & Stewart
Edwards
John Daniels†
Jane Dauffenbach*
Don & Sallie Davis
Brett Dawsey†
Larry & Eileen Dean
Edward Defrance
Katherine Dennert
Kate Destinon†
Deanna Dewey*
Patrick & Sara Dhein
Cathy Dills
Ellen Dizard*
Carol Z. Dolphin
Matt Domski*†
Art & Rhonda Downey
Marcia & Moustapha Drame†
Brandon Drusch†
Michelle Ebben*†
Margaret Edmunds*†
Ted Eidukas
Stephen & Nancy Einhorn
Joshua Erickson†
Randall J. Erickson
Caryn & Jim Esten*†
Michael Evans
Tom & Teresa Fadden
Tina Fanselow
Drew Feller†
Bob Ferriday & Barbara
McMath
Suzan & Jeffrey Fete
David Fiegel
Mary Lou Findley
Scott & Jodi Fischer†
Andrew Flack & Deirdre
McHugh
Kevin & Tammy Fletcher*
George Forish
Quentin Forrer†
M'Johno Foster*
Jessica Franken
Becky Frankiewicz
Kristin & Alec Fraser†
Steven Freigang
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Frisinger†
Tony Fuerst†
Kevin & Mary Sue Gallagher
Dan & Molly Gallegos†
Joyce Garbaciak & Bernard Bobber*
David & Jackie Gay†
Tom Gebhardt
Jason & Laura Gerke*†
Joseph Gessner
Gordon Giampietro
Steve & Valerie Gigot†
Larry & Darcy Gill
Brian & Julie Gilpin
Joshua Gimbel
Cindy & John Gnadinger
Stuart Gock
Dustin Godsey†
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Christopher & Amy Goller*
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Goode Family Charitable Fund
Marion & Mitchell Gottschalk
Laura & Tom Gough*
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Kelly & Michael Grebe
Rebecca & Nicholas Greene*†
Joe Griffin†
Loyal D. Grinker Restricted Endowment Fund
Michael & Sharon Grinker
Virginia D. Grossman *
Helen Gurholt
Richard C. Hack & Susan BenPoorat*
Tara Haley
Laura Halfmann†
Mike Halloran†
Winnie Hammermeister*
Mr. George A. Hanneman
Susan Hansen
Harbeck Family Foundation
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Leesley B. & Joan J. Hardy Fund*
Christine Harris*
John & Susan Harrits
David Hartmann†
Gregory & Amy Hartwig†
Joel Haubrich & Brenda Wood†
Kristine Havlik*†
Thomas & Mary Hawley
Allyson Hayden*†
Robert & Vicki Heideman
Eric Heise
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Edward J. and Doris H. Heiser Fund*
Ravenna A. Helson & Randolph J. Lipchik
Tom Herbstreith & Barb Odin
Dianna Higgins
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Richard & Sarah Kimball*
Mr. & Mrs. Mark A. Kindler
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Mike King†
Thomas Kissinger
Christopher Kitzke
Mike Kleber
Donna Kleczka
Robert & Lorraine Klemm
Connie Kling
Michael & Martha Klinker*
Mike & Candy Kluiber
Tressa & Matt Knutson
Bruggink†
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Keith Kopplin
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Luella Kortendick
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Martin J. Krebs
Kathryn Krehnovi
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Pam Kriger
Rosanne Kropp
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Matt Kulasa†
Anne Kumor*
David & Camille Kundert
Margie Kupsik
Jane & Tom Lacy†
Shelley Lambert
Cheryl Lang*†
Scott Larson
Scott Lauber
Kaye Laud*
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David Lee
Linda LeMahieu
Mark LeMahieu
Colleen Lese*
Christine Lesniewski
Patti & Doug Levy
Mary Lewis
Sally Lewis & Kathleen Rivera
Kyle & Kimberly Lindberg
Kristin & Todd Lindblom*
Amy Lindner & Jason Kleist
Allan & Diane Lindsay
Chal Little†
Xia Liu*
Jessie Lochmann & Jason
Allen*†
Lola & Bob Loepfe
Richard & Roberta London
Kevin Long
Iris & Ken Lowery
Margaret & Michael Lund
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Alfred Lustig & Janice Watson
John J. & Jennifer Luy
Erica Lythjohan†
Melanie Maddux†
P. Michael & Laurie Mahoney*
John Mahony & Evelyn Burdick
Lois Malawsky
Lynn Malec
Michael & Jane Malone
Jonathan & Marjorie Margolies
Andrew Maroo†
Amy & Paul Marquardt
Dr. Brent & Susan Martin
Steve Martin
Vicki & Larry J. Martin*
Tina Matic*†
Michelle Mattson & Matthew
Sirinek†
Mary McBride
Hazelyn & Harrold McComas
Charitable Trust
Mark & Rachel McDonald
Michael & Ann McDonald
Jill & Patrick McGuire†
Rick McKenna
William McNamara
Andrew McQuide
Sandra & Marc McSweeney
Arthur Mees†
Eric Meier*
Bill Meindl Jr
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Daryl & Rita Melzer
Michael Melzer
Dan & Kate Meyer*
Stacey Meyer†
Dr. & Mrs. Alfred Meyers
Bruce & Marianne Miller
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Kerryann Minton*
Salvatore & Laura Miosi*
Christina Misiti-Eskritt & Mark
Eskritt*
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Karen Molloy
Bob & Barbara Monnat
Kevin & Melissa Moran
Edward & Linda Mordy
Wayne & Lori Morgan
Mary Moritz
Lynda Moser
Lisa Mosier & Michael
Krukowski
John & Julie Mossberg
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John Nesbitt
Danna & Stan Nesler
Carrie Neumann
Sarah Nichols
Mark Niehaus
Jesse Oberloh
Andy & Lisa O'Connell†
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David Olson
Kate & Thomas O'Mara
David & Maggey Oplinger†
Albert & Laura Orr
Suzanne Osetek
Timothy Otto
William Otto
Claudia & Jim Paetsch
Elaine Pagedas
Sarah & Jesse Pagels
Mr. & Mrs. David Palay
Angela Palmer
Jon Peccarelli†
Riverwater Partners*†
John J. Peterburs, Ph.D. & Jill
M. Miller*
Jeffrey Peterson
Daniel Pfeiffer†
Jaya Phookan
Katie & Joe Pickart
Randall Pielsnik
Nicole & John Pienkos†
Jan Pirozzolo-Mellowes
Karen W. Plunkett - Plunkett
Family Foundation*
Janet Porte
Beth Powers
Corrie Prunuske†
Abhi Pulakanti†
Patrick & Brenda Quick
Susan & Stephen Ragatz
Julie Ragland & Russell
Grabczyk†
Kathy Ramsey*†
James & Kristine Rappé
Timothy & Ann Reardon
Donna Recht
Jackie Reilly†
Paul J. Renard
The Rich Family
Steve & Fran Richman
Michael Riecica†
Sean Rierdon†
Julia Rivas
Lizbeth Ropella
Sonia & Thomas Rosenthal†
George & Dotty Roth
Dottie Rotter
Lynn Rowicki
Luna Rudd*†
Dale Rudow
John & Audra Rumpf*
Tammy Sacharski*†
Tom & Judy Saeger
Peter & Elizabeth Saiia
Matt & Betsy Sauer†
Cal & Kelly Schattschneider†
Wilbert & Genevieve Schauer Foundation
Roger & Cindy Schaus*
Michael Schilling
Erik & Marissa Schleicher
Andrea & James Schloemer
Brad & Holly Schlossmann*
Heidi & Brad Schneider*†
Sarah & James Schneider*†
David Schroeder
The Scott & Amy Schubert
Family
Betty J. Schuett
Jason & Meagan Schultz†
Paul Schultz
Sean Scullen
Andy Selep
Nancy & John Sennett
Chuck & Kristin Severson
Tim & Liz Sheehy
Greg Shell
Ann Sherwood*
Dan & Beth Sievers*†
Jason Sikora†
Claudine & Bob Simi
Pamela & Carter Simmons†
David & Angela Simon
Jack Simpson
Clark & Diane Slipher
Joshua Smith†
Mark & Minna Smith
Walter Smith
Gregory Smrz & Lorinda
Liongson
Ray Snisky
Amy & Jud Snyder*†
Sarah Sobeck†
Andrew J. & Nikki Sohm De
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Katy & Justin Sommer*†
Maria Soto
Deborah & Ian Spanic†
Jamie & Christine Speaker
Joan Spector*
Randal & Anne Sprecher*
Suzanne Staniszewski
Jonathan Stark
Stephanie Stearns & Tim Ottman*
Aaron Stehling†
Florence Steinberger
Bonnie L. Steindorf*
Kevin & Linda Steiner*
Derek Stettner
Jeff Stewart
Laura Strain*
Richard & Susan Strait
Beth Straka*†
Theodore H. Strupp & Marybeth T. Jacobson
Liz Stueck-Mullane
Charlie & Katie Sweet†
Renita Switzer*
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Steven Tietz
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Deanna & Eric Tillisch*
Brian & Carolyn Timmis†
Linda & Dan Topp
Mark Toth
Haruki Toyama
Greg Treichel†
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Mary Jo & Matt Trotter
Dean Trout
Amber Turner†
Scott Turner
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Benson
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Andy & Marti Wronski
Jeff & JoEllyn Young
Michael & JoAnn Youngman*
Claudia & Jim Youngquist
Adam & Jessica Zaiger
Trudy Zauner
Herbert Zien & Elizabeth
Levins*
Susan Zimmer
Peter Zingelman
WORKPLACE GIVING CAMPAIGNS DESERVE A ROUND OF APPLAUSE
UPAF is proud to partner with over 100 companies to host Workplace Giving Campaigns. To learn about hosting a Workplace Giving Campaign, please call 414-273-UPAF (8723) or visit UPAF.org.
Recognition includes all Workplace Giving Campaigns raising $100+.
$700,000+
$400,000-$699,999
$200,000-$399,999
$100,000 – $199,999
$50,000 – $99,999
$30,000-$49,999
Froedtert Health
MGIC Investment Corporation
Zilber
$20,000-$29,999
City of Milwaukee
Godfrey & Kahn
ManpowerGroup
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren
West Bend Insurance Company
$10,000-$19,999
A.O. Smith
Advocate Aurora Health
Associated Bank
Children's Hospital and Health System
DeWitt LLP
EY
Marquette University
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee Public Schools
State Employees Combined Campaign
STRATTEC Security
Corporation
United Performing Arts Fund
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County
versiti
von Briesen & Roper
Weyco Group
$5,000-$9,999
CliftonLarsonAllen
Deloitte
FIS
GRAEF
Husch Blackwell
Kahler Slater
KPMG
Lauber Business Partners
M3 Insurance
Marcus Investments
Milwaukee County
Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO)
North Shore Bank
Old National Bank
Sikich
VISIT Milwaukee
$1,000-$4,999
BizTimes Milwaukee
Branigan Communications
Bridgewood Advisors Inc.
Catholic Financial Life
Danceworks
Engberg Anderson Architects
First Business BankMilwaukee
First Stage
Florentine Opera Company
Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Hansen Reynolds
Johnson Financial Group
The Lowe Group
Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce
Milwaukee Ballet
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD)
Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Mueller Communications
Next Act Theatre
Ogletree Deakins
O'Neil Cannon Hollman
DeJong & Laing, S C
Plunkett Raysich Architects
Renaissance Theaterworks
RitzHolman CPAs
Robertson Ryan Insurance
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts
Shorewest Realtors
United Community Center
Warshafsky, Rotter, Tarnoff & Bloch
$100-$999
American Red CrossWisconsin Region
Black Arts MKE
Borgelt, Powell, Peterson & Frauen
CBRE, Inc.
Employ Milwaukee
Fox, O'Neill & Shannon
Hal Leonard
Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee
Hunger Task Force
Life Navigators
Marcus Performing Arts Center
Milwaukee Art Museum
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
Milwaukee Public Museum
Plum Media
Present Music
Shepherd Express Strang, Inc
Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories
Ziegler Capital Management
Waukesha County
THANK YOU TO OUR TOP IN-KIND DONORS
Recognition includes all individual and corporate in-kind donors whose total giving is valued at $1,000+.
Ace Hardware Wauwatosa
BMO Bank
Bublr Bikes
Carma Laboratories
Elite Sports Clubs
Festival Foods
Jilly's Car Wash
Kesslers Diamond Center
Koss Foundation Inc
M3 Insurance
Milwaukee Airwaves
Milwaukee Athletic Club
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Pepsi Beverages Company
Sargento Foods sweetgreen Wheel & Sprocket
PNC
Zilber
ENCORE SOCIETY
Individuals who include UPAF in their estate plan become part of the UPAF Encore Society. Donors who share this common bond of philanthropy and vision collectively stand as an enduring tribute to the needs of a valuable performing arts sector for future generations.
Susan L. Allen
Joyce Altman
Betty Croen
Geraldine Geischer
We at UPAF continue to remember the thoughtful donors who have included UPAF in their estate planning. Creating a legacy in support of Southeastern Wisconsin’s vibrant performing arts scene helps maintain the continued health of our community as a better place to live, work and play.
Christine A. Plath
Dr. Thomas C. Schneider
Charles & Dorothy Aring Charitable
Remainder
Nancy H. Balcer
Randall Bednar
Chester H. Berne Charitable
Remainder
Lieselott Buettner
Eleanor J. Hoehn Revocable Trust
Mary Ellen Johnson
Mary Elaine Johnson
Katherine P. Marrs
Joyce O'Brien
Shirley M Patzke
Karen L. Schwabe
Carol L. Schwartz
Alice M. Treder
John & Jennie Walker
Arles M. Volkmann
Bettie Zillman
UPAF VOLUNTEERS
Each year, UPAF depends on hundreds of champions charged with advocating for and soliciting on behalf of UPAF. It is because of their dedication that we are introduced to countless new donors, produce our signature events and continue to position the performing arts as a vital piece of our community.
UPAF 2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Scott Beightol* Board Chair
Partner
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Ryan L. Barbieri
Executive Vice President M3 Insurance
Steve Booth
Chairman & CEO
Robert W. Baird
Jim Borris* President & CEO Zilber, LTD
Jeff Cady Senior Vice President Wealth Management Advisor U.S. Bancorp Investments
Andrew Flack Chief Commercial Officer Marcus Hotels and Resorts
Dan Gallegos West Bend Insurance Company VP Information Technology
Dustin Godsey Chief Marketing Officer Milwaukee Bucks/Fiserv Forum
Chris Goller*
Executive Vice President & Head of Corporate Banking Midwest Region
The PNC Financial Services Group
Bill Guc
Vice President & Controller WEC Energy Group, Inc.
Brent Tischler* Treasurer CEO, Community Banking Old National Bank
Katy Hook Partner PwC
C. Greer Jordan Ph.D.
VP Anchor Partnerships Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Assistant Professor Institute for Health and Equity Medical College of Wisconsin
Juliet Kersten Community Volunteer
Dr. Phyllis King Bader Leadership Institute Professor Emerita University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Melanie Maddux Vice President, Strategic Initiatives ManpowerGroup
Tim Mattke* CEO MGIC Investment Corporation
Daniel (Skip) McConeghy VP, Chief Accounting & Tax Officer Johnson Controls
George Meyer CEO Emeritus Kahler Slater
Rebecca Mitich
Office Managing Partner Husch Blackwell LLP
Stephanie Lyons*
Secretary Chief Audit Executive Northwestern Mutual
Dr. Jaya Phookan
Chief Medical Officer Aurora Medical Center Mount Pleasant
Heather Ramirez* Attorney Adjunct Professor, Marquette University
Joe Rock* Managing Partner KPMG
Amy Schubert
Senior Vice President Wisconsin Market Leader US Bank Private Wealth Management
Ray Snisky
Group President, Distribution Apple Leisure Group
Deborah Spanic VP & Chief Ethics Compliance Officer Clarios
Tim Stewart President & Managing Partner DeWitt Law Firm
Natacha Velez
Senior Director of Quality Molson Coors
Gary Witt
CEO/Co-Owner
The Pabst Theater Group
UPAF COMMITTEES
Audit & Finance Committee
Brent Tischler, Chair
Laura Gough
Bill Guc
Glen Hackmann
Katy Hook
Stephanie Lyons
Skip McConeghy
Joe Rock
Amy Schubert
Fundraising Committee
Jim Borris, Chair
Jeff Cady
Dan Gallegos
Dustin Godsey
Melanie Maddux
Dr. Jaya Phookan
Natacha Valez
Governance Committee
Heather Ramirez, Chair
Ryan Barbieri
Andrew Flack
Dr. Phyllis King
George Meyer
Marketing Committee
Andrew Flack
Dustin Godsey
Anoop Prakash
Gary Witt
Allocation Committee
Chris Goller, Chair
Dr. Greer Jordan
Juliet Kersten
Rebecca Mitich
Anoop Prakash
Deborah Spanic
Tim Stewart
Affiliate Grant Review Panel
Vanessa Armstrong
Derin Bjugstad
Alex Craig
Carolyn Culea
Julie Doneis
Cedric Gardner
Vania Jurkiewicz
Lauren Klika
Jill Maertz
Katelyn Paider
Herb Reichelt
Joelle Worm
UPAF Bright Minds
Grant Review Panel
Tameka Haynes
April Heding
Juliet Kersten
Mary Reinders
Kasey’s Fund Review Panel
Derrick Cainion
Hannah Chin
Mary Stone
Deanna Tillisch
Next Generation UPAF Council
Lindsey Ashenden, Co-Chair
Natalie LaCrosse, Co-Chair
Kristin Brey
Margaret Edmunds
Caryn Esten
Joe Fadness
Karen Gamroth
Mike King
Emily Shircel
Kaitlin Vaughn
Zac Wolff
Resonate Grant Review Panel
Lindsay Ashenden
Margaret Edmunds
Joe Fadness
Karen Gamroth
Natalie LaCrosse
Kaitlyn Vaughn
Zac Wolff
The UPAF Chorus Line is an alliance of community leaders dedicated to advancing the performing arts in Southeastern Wisconsin. Members serve as ambassadors and volunteer solicitors for UPAF, leveraging their networks and expertise to encourage philanthropic support from individuals and organizations, standing united in their belief of the inherent value of the performing arts.
CHORUS LINE LEADS
Andrew Megow Meg Strobel Anne Temple Brian Tobiczyk
Terri Alioto
Nicole Allard
Dave Anderson
Kelly Andrew
Nicole Angresano
Laura Arnow
Eric Conley
Cathy Costantini
Alexandria Craig
Carolyn Culea
Jim Culea
Janine Dickens
Michael Gauger
Shannon Gehringer
Kelly Gerlach
Pamela Gliatis
Dustin Godsey
NEWSLETTER
Greg Asmus
Ryan Barbieri
Chad Bauman
Joanna Beamon
Sue Bechtel
Kelly Beck
Scott Beightol
Brooke Billick
Danielle Bly
Steve Booth
Jim Borris
Jeff Brandenburg
Wendy Burke
Mike Burzynski
Jeff Cady
Mark Cameli
Hannah Chin
Sam Cichanowicz
Kristen DiNinno Bate
George Dionisopoulos
Ellen Dizard
Heidi Dondlinger
Julie Doneis
Amy Dorman
Dana Dossett
Teresa Drews
Linda Edelstein
Suzan Fete
Andrew Flack
Jeff Frank
Jessica Franken
Alec Fraser
Tim Frautschi
Sue Frautschi
Layla Freckmann
Dan Gallegos
Christopher Goller
Kirk Gramoll
Joanna Grosshans
Bill Guc
Dan Hanson
Heather Hastings
Tameka Haynes
Christel Henke
Calie Herbst
Dan Hoffmann
Katy Hook
Pat Horne
Megan Huse
Rick Hynson
Christine Irgens
Tom Irgens
C. Greer Jordan, Ph.D.
Alyce Katayama
Juliet Kersten
Phyllis King
John Kissinger
Bill Koenig
Amber Koenigs
Debbie Koepsel
Frank Krejci
Marina Krejci
Chip Kubly
Emma Kunz
Libby Lailer
Manny Lara
Sarah Laughlin
Will Loder
Wayne Lueders
Kris Lueders
Sue Lueger
Stephanie Lyons
Melanie Maddux
James Madlom
Terri Mahoney-Ogden
Karen Maisa
Pat Martin
Susan Martin
Jennifer Mattes
Tim Mattke
Maureen McCabe
Cara McCarthy
Shannon McClellan
Skip McConeghy
Monica Meyer Beale
George Meyer
Elizabeth Meyer
Howard Miller
Rebecca Mitich
Jessie Moffat
Laurel Montag
Jennifer Moran
Dwight Morgan
Melissa Muller
Tracy Murn
Cory Nettles
Carole Nicksin
Anne Noyes
Maggey Oplinger
Rebecca Owen
Claudia Paetsch
David Paris
Tai Pauls
Adam Peck
Jason Peregoy
Christine Peters
Daniel Petry
Jaya Phookan
Joe Pieper
Jennifer Pieper
Anoop Prakash
Corrie Prunuske
Bunny Raasch-Hooten
Lorraine Radtke
Jason Rae
Heather Ramirez
Michael Rampolla
Lisa Rasmussen
Fran Richman
Jodi Ristau
Susie Robinson
Joe Rock
Chuck Rozewicz
John Rumpf
Andy Sajdak
Amy Schubert
Wes Schultz
Maggie Seer
Eric Segnitz
Shantanu Singh
Clark Slipher
Lois Smith
Ray Snisky
Deborah Spanic
Anne Sprecher
Dirk Stallmann
Tim Stewart
Renita Switzer
Chad Tessmer
Brent Tischler
Gail Valenti
Natacha Velez
Kerri Warner
Les Weil
Greg Wesley
Dan Westrope
Cathy Wille
Gary Witt
Jane Wochos
Maddy Wysocky
Steven Zimmerman
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Skylight Music Theatre, Camara Stampley, Mamma Mia, Photo by Mark Frohna; Florentine Opera, La Bohème, Photo by Traveling Lemur Productions; Skylight Music Theatre, Spring Awakening, Photo by Mark Frohna; Renaissance Theaterworks, Witch, Photo by Ross Zentner; Skylight Music Theatre, Susie Robinson, Candide, Photo by Mark Frohna; Milwaukee Ballet, Marie Harrison-Collins, Dracula, Photo by Rachel Malehorn; First Stage, Dream, Quickie! Dream!, Photo by Paul Ruffolo; Milwaukee Rep, Photo by Michael Brosilow; Skylight Music Theatre, School of Rock, Photo by Mark Frohna; UPAF Ride for the Arts, Photos by Meg Strobel; Skylight Music Theatre, Spring Awakening, Photo by Mark Frohna; Milwaukee Rep, Bethany Thomas, Marie and Rosetta, Photo by Michael Brosilow; Danceworks, Mad Hot Rhythm, Photo by Christal Wagner; First Stage Academy, Photo by Paul Ruffolo; Milwaukee Ballet, Releve, Photo by Kaitlyn Powers; Milwaukee Ballet, Discover Dance Camp 2024, Photo by Natalie Dellutri; Next Act Theatre, Scarecrow, Heidi Armbruster, Photo by Michael Brosilow; Skylight Music Theatre, Spring Awakening, Photo by Mark Frohna. Milwaukee Ballet, Tour de Force, Photo by Rachel Malehorn; Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Sensory Friendly Performance, Photo by Jonathan Kirn; Milwaukee Rep, What the Constitution Means to Me, Photo by Michael Brosilow; Skylight Music Theatre, Xanadu, Photo by Mark Frohna; Milwaukee Chamber Theatre; Brett Ryback, Liberace!, Photo by Michael Brosilow; Renaissance Theaterworks, Marti Gobel, Witch, Photo by Ross Zentner; Next Act Theatre, The Mousetrap, Photo by Michael Brosilow; Milwaukee Ballet, Davit Hovhannisyan, Dracula, Photo by Rachel Malehorn; Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Photo by Jonathan Kirn; Milwaukee Ballet, Cinderella, Photo by Rachel Malehorn; Florentine Opera.