2018–2019 Annual Report

Fiscal Year September 1, 2018 – August 31, 2019

1 GUTHRIE THEATER ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018–2019 1 The Great Leap The Season in Pictures

Noises Off

Guys and Dolls

Metamorphoses

Floyd's

Frankenstein – Playing With Fire

2 GUTHRIE THEATER The Great Leap As You Like It

Cyrano de Bergerac

Metamorphoses Inside

2018–2019 At A Glance • 4

Theater Governance • 6

From the Artistic Director • 7

2018–2019 Season • 8

Financials • 10

Donors • 12

Guthrie Staff • 18

EDITOR Johanna Buch GRAPHIC DESIGNER Akemi Graves 818 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415 CONTRIBUTORS Martha Goldberg Aronson, ADMINISTRATION 612.225.6000 Janet E. Balej, Joseph Haj, James Haskins, Trisha Kirk BOX OFFICE 612.377.2224 or 1.877.44.STAGE (toll-free) guthrietheater.org • Joseph Haj, artistic director PHOTOS: COVER: JAY O. SANDERS, JENNIE GREENBERRY AND ROBERT LENZI IN CYRANO de BERGERAC (T CHARLES ERICKSON); PAGE TWO: SALLY WINGERT, REMY AUBERJONOIS, JOHNNY WU AND LAURA JORDAN IN NOISES OFF (DAN NORMAN); LAWRENCE KAO AND KURT KWAN IN The Guthrie creates transformative theater experiences that ignite the imagination, THE GREAT LEAP (DAN NORMAN); THE CAST OF GUYS AND DOLLS stir the heart, open the mind and build community through the illumination of our (T CHARLES ERICKSON); FELICITY JONES LATTA AND SANGO TAJIMA IN common humanity. METAMORPHOSES (DAN NORMAN); JOHANNA DAY AND JOHN EARL JELKS IN FLOYD’S (T CHARLES ERICKSON); RYAN COLBERT, AMELIA PEDLOW AND ELIJAH ALEXANDER IN FRANKENSTEIN – PLAYING WITH FIRE Tax ID: 41-0854160 (DAN NORMAN); THIS PAGE: THE CAST OF AS YOU LIKE IT (DAN NORMAN); THE CAST OF CYRANO de BERGERAC (T CHARLES ERICKSON)

2 GUTHRIE THEATER ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018–2019 3 2018–2019 At A Glance

World-Class Theater

528 performances of 29 productions graced our stages

353,392 patrons joined us this season

70% of our actors were from the Twin Cities

1 world premiere of Floyd's by Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage

Donor Impact Local and National Reach 6,591 We welcomed patrons from generous donors contributed 36% of our budget 86 out of all states 87 & 50 Minnesota counties

an 8% increase over last season

4 GUTHRIE THEATER Accessibility Community Our range of ticket pricing helped Engagement more patrons experience live theater Happenings in $ Ticket Opportunity Program 5 response to 2 current events $ Gateway Program 5 Indigenous-led $ 3 performances of 9 Level Nine Stories From the Drum featuring an $ Preview 15 Performances all-Native cast teen apprentices 2 from Juxtaposition ASL-interpreted, audio-described Arts designed and open-captioned tickets Luminous Current, 2,861 sold at a discount a light-based art installation on patrons attended our first-ever relaxed performance of Level Nine 827 A Christmas Carol

Education for the Next Generation

295 youth attended a summer camp or intensive Sustainability

33,345 students from Our work with 218 schools attended a show Ameresco to create a greener facility will yield

12 Guthrie teaching artists spent 10% 9 3 2,500 hours in in energy savings 6 10 Minnesota public schools per year

4 GUTHRIE THEATER ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018–2019 5 Theater Governance

It has been a privilege to look back on the Board of 2018–2019 Season and Directors observe the many ways our artistry, programming Chair and organizational health Martha Goldberg Aronson reflect our four core values of Artistic Excellence; Vice Chair James L. Chosy Community; Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; and Fiscal Director Responsibility. Our staff, Joseph Haj artists, volunteers, board members and donors live out these values every single day, Treasurer and any success documented within these pages is due in large David Dines part to their unwavering commitment to the art we create.

Secretary While the season’s onstage highlights were many, I want to Jamie Wilson focus on the incredible work that happened offstage through our education, access and community engagement programs. Directors Thousands of students attended matinees and our Guthrie Nima Ahmadi, Susan Allen, Abdhish Bhavsar, Education Network continued to place teaching artists in Jennifer Reedstrom Bishop, Stacy Bogart, Peter Brew, Priscilla Brewster, Terry Clark, public schools across Minnesota. In November 2018, we held Senator Richard J. Cohen, Jane Confer, our first-ever relaxed performance and invited the community Linda N. Hanson, Todd Hartman, to join us for A Christmas Carol — an event so impactful that Diane Hofstede, Timothy A. Huebsch, we are offering four relaxed performances in the 2019–2020 David Hurrell, Garry W. Jenkins, Season. As part of the Level Nine Initiative, we hosted five free Lisa A. Johnson, John Junek, Christine Kalla, Happening events that covered topics from gun violence to Paul Keel, Patrick S. Kennedy, Jay Kiedrowski, Islamophobia to survivorship. A particularly notable highlight John A. Knapp, Suzanne Kubach, for me this year was seeing our donors raise more than Brad Lerman, David M. Lilly, Jr., Audrey Lucas, $1.2 million at our annual fundraising gala to help continue Michael McCormick, W. Thomas McEnery, these programs. Antone Melton-Meaux, Helen Meyer, David Moore, Jr., Karin Nelsen, Wendy Nelson, I am beyond grateful for the generous support of our tireless Todd Noteboom, Anne Paape, Lisa Saul Paylor, Brian Pietsch, Irene Quarshie, Ann Rainhart, and dedicated board, and we are so appreciative of our Senator Julie A. Rosen, Robert A. Rosenbaum, committed donors, subscribers and patrons who enable Ronald Schutz, Tim Scott, Lee Skold, the Guthrie to make a positive impact in the community. As Michael Solberg, James P. Stephenson, I conclude my tenure as board chair, I want to share how Steven J. Thompson, Steven C. Webster, honored I have been to serve this theater and our community. I Heidi Wilson, Wayne Zink wish my successor, James L. Chosy, all the best as he leads the theater forward. Lifetime Directors Martha Atwater, Karen Bachman, On behalf of the board, I want to congratulate Joseph Haj and David C. Cox, William George, everyone who helped make this outstanding season possible. Pierson M. Grieve, Polly Grose, Stephen W. Sanger, Douglas M. Steenland, With gratitude, Mary W. Vaughan, Irving Weiser, Margaret Wurtele, Charles A. Zelle

AS OF NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Martha Goldberg Aronson Chair, Guthrie Board of Directors

6 GUTHRIE THEATER From the Artistic Director

I believe the In our third and final year of the Level Nine Guthrie is at its Initiative made possible by The Andrew W. Mellon best when we are Foundation, we invited audiences into the Dowling many things to Studio to experience everything from New Orleans’ many people, and Jazz and Walt Whitman’s poetry to climate change the strides we and a celebration of queer artistry. As we look made during our ahead to future seasons, we remain committed to 2018–2019 Season ensuring our top floor is a creative hub for artists to enhance our devoted to breaking boundaries in theater. artistry, reflect our values and Beyond the art on our stages, we also developed connect with strong community relationships, including the the community installation of Luminous Current on Level Nine were remarkable. This steadfast commitment to created by young artists at Juxtaposition Arts; growth in these areas makes me proud to lead this the Indigenous-led Stories From the Drum incredible organization and serve our community. performances; and a Floyd’s-inspired partnership with All Square, a Minneapolis restaurant that Being many things to many people is a challenging employs and empowers returning citizens. This is but deeply rewarding formula. By juxtaposing meaningful, fulfilling work that I look forward to classics with contemporary works and bolstering continuing in the seasons to come. them with thoughtful education, access and community engagement programs, we help people At the top of the season, we had three open see themselves at the Guthrie, both on and off positions on the senior management team. During the stage. this period of transition, many people worked outside their standard scope to ensure the This season, we featured several quintessential quality work of the Guthrie continued. This is a favorites, new plays by two of the most prolific testament to the dedication and professionalism playwrights in American theater, six female of the Guthrie staff. After conducting nationwide directors and diverse casts who expanded searches, we welcomed Rebecca Cribbin, director our storytelling through unique voices and of production, Mollie Alexander Hogan, director perspectives. We opened our mainstage season of development, and James Haskins, managing with Frankenstein – Playing With Fire, which director. By the end of the season, we not only celebrated the 30th anniversary of Barbara Field’s had a complete team, but a larger one with the Guthrie-commissioned script and the 200th addition of Trisha Kirk, director of marketing and anniversary of Mary Shelley’s iconic novel. This communications. I look forward to upholding the haunting tale was followed by the laugh-out-loud mission, vision and values of the Guthrie together. farce Noises Off and our 44th production of A Christmas Carol. I am beyond grateful to everyone who helped contribute to the success of our 2018–2019 At the top of 2019, we witnessed an East-West Season. Because of your passion and dedication, collision of cultures in Lauren Yee’s The Great Leap, we were able to create exceptional work, widen and director Lavina Jadhwani put an inclusive our community reach and achieve our revenue spin on the romantic pairings in Shakespeare’s As goal. May we continue to see ourselves and our You Like It. Then, we returned to the classics with neighbors in our work and never stop striving my own adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac, which toward greater artistry and access for all. was a joy to direct, Mary Zimmerman’s stunning Metamorphoses and the toe-tapping sensation Yours, Guys and Dolls. We concluded with the world premiere of Floyd’s, a Guthrie commission by two- time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, which was extended one week due to the terrific interest and Joseph Haj support by the community. Artistic Director

6 GUTHRIE THEATER ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018–2019 7 Mainstage Productions

WORLD Frankenstein – The Great Leap Metamorphoses Floyd’s PREMIERE Playing With Fire by LAUREN YEE based on the myths of OVID by LYNN NOTTAGE by BARBARA FIELD (from the directed by DESDEMONA CHIANG written and directed by directed by KATE WHORISKEY novel by MARY SHELLEY) January 12 – February 10, 2019 MARY ZIMMERMAN July 27 – August 31, 2019 directed by ROB MELROSE from the translation by Sponsored by Ameriprise Financial September 15 – October 27, 2018 As You Like It DAVID R. SLAVITT and National Endowment April 13 – May 19, 2019 for the Arts by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Noises Off directed by LAVINA JADHWANI by MICHAEL FRAYN February 9 – March 17, 2019 Guys and Dolls directed by Sponsored by U.S. Bank and Arts based on a story and MEREDITH McDONOUGH Midwest/Shakespeare in American characters of DAMON RUNYON October 27 – December 16, 2018 Communities music and lyrics by FRANK LOESSER Bell Bank presents Cyrano de Bergerac book by JO SWERLING and ABE BURROWS A Christmas Carol by EDMOND ROSTAND directed by KENT GASH by CHARLES DICKENS adapted and directed by June 22 – August 25, 2019 adapted by CRISPIN WHITTELL JOSEPH HAJ Sponsored by RBC Wealth directed by LAUREN KEATING March 16 – May 5, 2019 Management November 13 – December 29, 2018

Level Nine Series Made possible by the generous support of

The Guthrie Theater presents The Guthrie Theater presents The Guthrie Theater presents PRIME Productions’ Full Circle Theater’s Get Used To It: A Celebration of Martha Graham Cracker’s Two Degrees production of Queer Artistry Lashed But by TIRA PALMQUIST Caught Not Leashed directed by SHELLI PLACE by CHRISTOPHER CHEN In the early 1990s, a bold songs by October 5–21, 2018 directed by RICK SHIOMI slogan united the gay DITO van REIGERSBERG, May 17 – June 2, 2019 community and simultaneously DAVID SWEENY, The Guthrie Theater presents demanded acceptance: “We’re ELIZA HARDY JONES Interact Theater’s The Guthrie Theater presents here. We’re queer. Get used and VINCE FEDERICI production of to it.” The Guthrie Theater Leaves of Grass – directed by JOANNA SETTLE celebrated queer voices Hot Funky Illuminated February 14–16, 2019 from around the globe with Butt Jazz written and performed by three acclaimed pieces that created by the PATRICK SCULLY challenged traditional notions The Guthrie Theater presents INTERACT ENSEMBLE from the text by of gender and sexuality. directed by WALT WHITMAN Hi, Are You Single? written and performed by JEANNE CALVIT July 12–14, 2019 RYAN J. HADDAD music and lyrics by The Guthrie Theater presents directed by LAURA SAVIA AARON GABRIEL a Split Britches production of February 21–24, 2019 in collaboration with Unexploded New Orleans’ musicians Ordnances (UXO) ZENA MOSES, performed by LOIS WEAVER and JEREMY PHIPPS and PEGGY SHAW EUGENE HARDING written by LOIS WEAVER, PEGGY November 2–18, 2018 SHAW and HANNAH MAXWELL

January 25 – February 10, 2019

8 GUTHRIE THEATER Additional Programming

In Conversation With Lynn UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA/ Nottage and Joseph Haj GUTHRIE THEATER B.F.A. ACTOR A discussion with the Pulitzer Prize-winning TRAINING PROGRAM playwright about her creative process and the Guthrie commission that led to the world Boudica premiere of Floyd’s. by TRISTAN BERNAYS directed by TIFFANY NICHOLE GREENE July 22, 2019 April 19–27, 2019 A Performance for All Square LIVE AT THE GUTHRIE An invited dress rehearsal performance of IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DAKOTA

PHOTO: JESS MARTIN Floyd’s to benefit All Square, a professional institute and grilled cheese restaurant that Herb Alpert and Lani Hall Tales From the Charred educates and empowers people impacted by September 24, 2018 Underbelly of the Yule Log the criminal justice system. Leo Kottke written and performed by KEVIN KLING July 26, 2019 November 26, 2018 December 10, 2018

Stories From the Drum Davina and The Vagabonds August 5, 2019 An Indigenous-led performance born from the hearts and minds of the Native community that celebrated the significance of the drum.

June 1–2, 2019

Amber Sanctuary The Laramie Project: A A communal gathering in response to Reading and Conversation the tragic mass shootings at Tree of Life featuring RECLAIM synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, directed by LEIGH FONDAKOWSKI and Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks, California. A reading and conversation exploring November 19, 2018 how The Laramie Project impacted queer culture and youth for the past two decades. body fail body March 3, 2019 featuring the work of LISA MARIE BRIMMER, PEDRO PABLO LANDER, A Response to PHOTO: NATHAN DALE STUDIOS MARCELA MICHELLE, KAT PURCELL, Islamophobia KEILA ANALI SAUCEDO, YONI TAMANG An evening of education, discussion,

Happenings and TAJA WILL food and friendship in solidarity with our Muslim neighbors, co-hosted with the In our final year of the Level Nine A performance from the producers Council on American-Islamic Relations. Initiative, we invited the community of Lightning Rod — a local theater June 12, 2019 to join us for Happenings — free, initiative that produces of-the-moment periodic events prompted by current performance art and celebrates queer and trans artistry. headlines, social issues or themes The Art of Surviving being explored on our stages. February 27, 2019 An evening of community dialogue and coalition-building inspired by stories of survivorship that encompassed themes of generational trauma, war, immigration and sexual abuse.

August 19, 2019

8 GUTHRIE THEATER ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018–2019 9 Financials

I was honored to join rate to students, teachers and other community members. Artistic Director Joseph Contributed revenues from generous individuals, Haj as a member of the corporations, foundations and government sources senior management team totaled $9,869,285, including gifts from 6,591 unique halfway through the season, donors, which was an 8% increase over last year. In and it gives me great addition, we drew $2,270,365 in operating support pleasure to report that we from our $53 million endowment in accordance with ended the fiscal year with our endowment draw policy. a $23,984 surplus on an annual operating budget We invested $845,555 in maintenance and additional of $27,803,949. In addition capital expenditures for our now 13-year-old building to our operating surplus, we transferred $250,000 into our and associated operations. Working with Ameresco, plant fund for future capital expenditures. This is only due our efforts to create a greener facility through energy to the extraordinary efforts of our tireless staff and board efficiencies were completed in August. We have already to pursue the Guthrie’s mission and uphold our four core seen a reduction in energy use and anticipate future values of Artistic Excellence; Community; Equity, Diversity energy savings of at least 10% per year. and Inclusion; and Fiscal Responsibility. I look forward to continuing my work with Joseph Haj, While our overall FY 2019 budget was lower than FY 2018, the Guthrie’s board, staff and volunteers and all invested this reduction was planned, as we chose to program a stakeholders to ensure financial stability in my first full mainstage season of nine plays compared to 10 plays in season and beyond. The Guthrie leads the national nonprofit the previous season. This translated to a 13% reduction in theater field as a shining example of excellence in artistry as the total number of performances and a corresponding well as sound capitalization and financial sustainability. 11% reduction in total attendance. In FY 2020, we have programmed 10 plays and expect our budget size and Sincerely, attendance to increase accordingly.

Our earned revenues through ticket sales totaled $13,177,554, representing attendance of 353,392. Of those James Haskins tickets, 24% were provided free or at a highly subsidized Managing Director

September 1, 2018 – August 31, 2019

PRODUCTIONS Thrust/Proscenium/Studio...... 16 Additional Programming...... 12 Actor Training...... 1

TOTAL PRODUCTIONS 29 TOTAL PERFORMANCES 528

ATTENDANCE Single and Season Tickets...... 290,703 Children, Student and Educator Tickets...... 54,853 Actor Training and Additional Programming...... 7,836

TOTAL ATTENDANCE 353,392* *This number includes 84,770 free and subsidized tickets

SUBSCRIBERS 17,922

DONORS 6,591

10 GUTHRIE THEATER Statement of Financial Position August 31, 2019 & August 31, 2018 INCOME BY SOURCE TOTAL 18/19 TOTAL 17/18 income Cash and cash equivalents...... 6,372,747...... 7,282,256 Ticket sales, concerts and other receivables...... 32,190...... 89,763 Contributions receivable...... 8,627,945...... 12,348,608 Prepaid expenses...... 746,232...... 996,722 Gift shop inventory...... 157,039...... 147,153 Investments, at fair value...... 53,023,645...... 52,105,389 Performances Property and equipment, net...... 86,309,978...... 88,199,783 Contributions 47.4% 35.5% TOTAL ASSETS 155,269,776 161,169,674

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued expenses...... 1,777,328...... 1,373,094 Deferred revenue — advance ticket sales...... 4,638,805...... 4,271,472 Bonds payable...... 7,917,783...... 7,905,504 income TOTAL LIABILITIES...... 14,333,916...... 13,550,070

Net assets Undesignated...... 1,634,263...... 1,610,278 Board designated...... 1,528,028...... 1,437,314 Designated for investment in property and equipment...... 2,011,543...... 3,645,759 Net investment in plant...... 78,392,195...... 80,294,280 Income From Restricted for specific programs...... 3,902,577...... 5,318,376 Investments Restricted for future theater seasons...... 250,090...... 614,924 8.2% Other Earned Endowment...... 53,217,164...... 54,698,673 9% TOTAL NET ASSETS...... 140,935,860...... 147,619,604

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS 155,269,776 161,169,674

Statement of Activities — Operating Fund EXPENSE BY ACTIVITY August 31, 2019 & August 31, 2018

18/19 OPERATING 17/18 OPERATING REVENUES, GAINS AND OTHER SUPPORT Facilities Performances...... 13,177,554...... 14,888,417 8.4% Artistic/Production Concerts...... 146,439...... 170,845 53.3% Education and community programs...... 334,037...... 326,104 Communications Concessions, gift shop and rentals...... 1,117,389...... 1,419,853 10.6% Other...... 912,864...... 1,136,339 TOTAL REVENUES, GAINS AND OTHER SUPPORT...... 15,688,283...... 17,941,558

CONTRIBUTIONS TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS...... 9,869,285...... 9,326,039 expense

INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS TOTAL INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS...... 2,270,365...... 2,324,935

TOTAL REVENUES, GAINS AND OTHER SUPPORT 27,827,933 29,592,532

EXPENSES

Artistic...... 7,229,091...... 7,620,320 Production...... 7,401,501...... 8,040,902 Patron Concerts...... 111,141...... 128,827 Services Education and community programs...... 879,408...... 621,495 7.8% Concessions...... 361,497...... 390,143 Administration Patron services...... 2,130,883...... 2,155,401 Other 10.9% expense Administration...... 2,980,388...... 3,323,087 4.9% Development...... 1,165,214...... 1,325,770 Communications...... 2,915,250...... 3,017,866 Development 4.2% Facilities...... 2,294,576...... 2,336,019

TOTAL EXPENSES 27,468,949 28,959,830

Change in net assets before transfers...... 358,984...... 632,702 Transfer from (to) plant fund for capital expense...... (250,000)...... (450,489) Transfer from (to) board-designated fund...... (85,000)...... (160,000)

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS AFTER TRANSFERS 23,984 22,213 A copy of the financial report and auditor’s statement is available upon request.

10 GUTHRIE THEATER ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018–2019 11 Corporate, Foundation and Public Support Vital support from our corporate, foundation and government partners allows community members of all ages and abilities to access internationally renowned theater and celebrated artists. Grants from state and federal agencies and local and national foundations provide crucial operating support as well as key funding for new and ongoing programs. To learn more, contact the Development Department at 612.225.6166. For information about sponsorship opportunities and corporate benefits, contact us at [email protected].

$250,000 and above

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

$100,000 – $249,999

David & Janis Larson Foundation

$50,000 – $99,999

The Emerald Foundation

Theatre Forward’s Advancing Strong Theatre Program

$25,000 – $49,999

Shakespeare in American Communities is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.

Fred C. & Katherine B. Andersen Foundation; Laurents/Hatcher Foundation; The Harold & Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust

$15,000 – $24,999

The Edward R. Bazinet Foundation

$5,000 – $14,999 Hugh J. Andersen Foundation; Bernstein Global Wealth Management; Blythe Brenden-Mann Foundation; Boss Foundation; The Carlson Family Foundation; Emerson; Gray Plant Mooty; Jani-King; Jefferson Lines; Jones Day; Marbrook Foundation; Meristem Family Wealth; Mutual of America; Piper Jaffray, Inc.; Rahr Corporation; Margaret Rivers Fund; Robins Kaplan LLP; Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner, P.A.; The Scrooby Foundation; Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community; Sherman Associates; Stinson LLP; Tennant Foundation; Wenger Foundation

$2,500 – $4,999 Dellwood Foundation; Hunt Electric Corporation; KPMG LLP; Mayo Clinic; McGough Construction Co.; Palisade Asset Management; Pentair Foundation; Quality Furniture Rental; The Elizabeth C. Quinlan Foundation; Sit Investment Associates Foundation

$1,000 – $2,499 Alliiance; Federated Insurance; Art & Martha Kaemmer Fund of HRK Foundation; National Checking Company; Northland Aluminum Products, Inc. (Nordic Ware); Shapco Printing, Inc; The Alice & Fred Wall Family Foundation

In-kind support 3M; Bauhaus Brew Labs; Soderberg’s Floral & Gift

12 GUTHRIE THEATER PRODUCERS Dr. & Mrs. David Dahlgren Charles & Julie Zelle Mary Ash Lazarus & Barry Individual $15,000 – $24,999 Dave & Pat Drew Wayne Zink & Lazarus Fund of The Susan & Richard Anderson Gerald A. & Kay Erickson Christopher Schout Minneapolis Foundation Giving Family Fund Richard & Beverly Fink Kathleen F. & David W. Martha Goldberg Aronson N. Bud & Beverly Grossman MacLennan Fund of The & Daniel Aronson Foundation DESIGNERS Minneapolis Foundation PLATINUM PRODUCERS Stacy & Matt Bogart Joseph & Deirdre Haj $5,000 – $9,999 Steve & Kathi Austin Mahle $100,000 and above Priscilla Brewster Todd & Amy Hartman Anonymous (5) Margery H. Martin & The Martha & Bruce Atwater Jim & Julie Chosy Timothy A. Huebsch Pete & Margie Ankeny Daniel Feidt Fund Terry & Sarah Clark David & Stacey Hurrell Peter & Sally Anson E. C. Mason Fund of The William & Penny George & The Margie & David Dines Garry W. Jenkins & Jon J. Lee Dale & Ruth Bachman Duluth Superior Area George Family Foundation William & Janice Dircks Lisa A. Johnson Laura & Jon Bloomberg Community Foundation Benjamin Y. H. & Helen C. Liu Polly Brown Grose Fund Christine Kucera Kalla & John L. Burbidge McVay Foundation W. Duncan & Nivin MacMillan of The Minneapolis Mark Kalla Michael V. & Ann C. Ciresi Katherine Murphy Foundation Foundation Paul & Suzanne Keel Ellie Crosby – The Longview Jay & Jennifer Novak Margaret Wurtele Douglas R. Heidenreich Patrick S. Kennedy Foundation Dr. David H. & Karen Olson Diane & Tony Hofstede Iris & Jay Kiedrowski John Dayton Steve & Tamrah Schaller Margee V. Kinney John & Maureen Knapp Mary C. Dolan – The Longview O’Neil EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Peter & Patricia Kitchak Audrey & Jim Lucas Foundation Timothy J. Pabst & Dana $50,000 – $99,999 David & Diane Lilly Whitney & Elizabeth Charles & Barbara Donatelle Lindsay Allen & Kathy Lenzmeier Marilyn Carlson Nelson MacMillan Dr. Mary Anne Ebert & Paul Paradis Family Fund of The The Sanger Family Jay Nibbe Kathy M. Marsh in memory of Stembler Minnesota Community Foundation Louise W. Otten Wayne G. Marsh Ted Ferrara Foundation Lee & Peg Skold Dr. Mitchell & Katherine* Susan & Edwin McCarthy Thomas Flavin Katherine Payne Steve Thompson & Ron Frey Pincus Richard McCarthy Jr. & Vicki & Si Ford Nick & Judy Priadka Robert Rosenbaum & The C.A. Weyerhaeuser Myron I. Frisch in memory of Veronique & Maurice Sarano Maggie Gilbert Memorial Foundation Delores Arlean Lutz Kay Savik & Joe Tashjian LEADING PRODUCERS Steven & Catherine R. Michael & Donna McCormick Andrew Gaillard & Megan Baci Fund/Rachael Scherer $25,000 – $49,999 Webster Antone & Genevieve Melton- Newstrom Gaillard & Stephen Imholte of The Katherine A. Harris & The Meaux Paul Gertenbach & Minneapolis Foundation Hegardt Foundation Helen Meyer Katherine Reed Miriam A. Seim John & Kathy Junek ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS Anne W. & Eldon C. Miller Lynn Glesne Anne Larsen Simonson/ Brad Lerman & Rita Conroy $10,000 – $14,999 Jim & Linda Milow Dr. Stanley M. & Luella G. Larsen Fund Bill Lurton Nima Ahmadi & Mia Divecha Mary & Ray Mithun Goldberg Steven Snyder & Sherry Stern Jennifer Melin Miller & David Dr. Tadashi & Susan Allen Todd Noteboom & Nancy Mike & Barbara Goldner Carol & Doug Steenland Miller Debra & David* Andreas Brasel Mary & Peter Gove Marcia Townley David & Leni Moore Family Elizabeth Cook Atwater Anne Paape Grinnell Family Fund of The Kinder Vealitzek Family Foundation Karen Bachman Lisa Saul Paylor & Marc Paylor Minneapolis Foundation Fund of The Minneapolis Wendy Nelson Marc & Alicia Belton Brian Pietsch & Christopher Daniel & Ruth Haggerty Foundation Richard & Annette Sattler Sue A. Bennett Hermann Philip & Janet Hallaway Joyce & Dennis Wahr Mary W. Vaughan Abdhish & Mary Bhavsar Mary & Tom Racciatti The Head Family Foundation Cornie & Betty Ann Wiens Weiser Family Foundation on Jennifer Reedstrom Bishop & Michael & Char Solberg Marla J. Kinney David A. Wilson & Michael J. behalf of Irving & Marjorie Jon Bishop Ken & Sally Spence John S. Knapp Peterman Weiser Jane Robertson Blanch Fund Janis & James Stephenson Helen & Don Knutzen Karen & John Winkelman Peter & Maura Brew Dr. & Mrs. Paul L. Trump Chad M. & Rafina Larsen/ Barbara A. Zell Tyrone & Delia Bujold Joanne & Philip* Von Blon Larsen Fund Honey & Larry Zelle Buuck Family Foundation Frances & Frank Wilkinson Jane & Ogden Confer Heidi & Michael Wilson

DONOR PROFILE: Ben and Helen Liu The Guthrie Theater opened its its inception in 2000 and have doors on May 7, 1963, and we set up a scholarship fund at saw the opening play, Hamlet, the University of Minnesota to the following weekend. Since provide financial support for then, we have attended Guthrie future generations of students. productions every season except for 1969 and 1984 when we were We are pleased to see that away on foreign travels. the Guthrie has evolved from staging chiefly classical plays The University of Minnesota/ to including new, experimental Guthrie Theater B.F.A. Actor works and a musical each year. It Training Program has been is exciting to see the increasing our favorite project. We attendance and diversity of supported the program from patrons at these performances.

12 GUTHRIE THEATER ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018–2019 13 DONOR PROFILE: Susan and Tadashi Allen

I [Susan] attended my first Whether it’s the accessibility Guthrie Theater performance initiatives with local schools, in 2002 when I moved to the ASL interpretation and Twin Cities with my then- relaxed performances or the fiance, Tadashi. We lived just strides made in community across the river with a view of engagement to bring the the land that currently houses theater’s work to the most the Guthrie, and we wanted to relevant audiences and experience firsthand the arts partners, the Guthrie is at the and culture of the city. forefront, ensuring this great organization is accessible to everyone. The Guthrie provides world- class performances that Finally, the financial impact the entertain while also inspiring Guthrie has on the Minneapolis relevant conversations about and riverfront communities as topics that are of interest an anchor positively impacts to this generation. Through the local economy every day. amazing partnerships, such as Minneapolis Public Schools, the Guthrie adds value to thousands of high school students annually by inviting them to experience the power of theater.

ARTISTS Michael & Edith-Nicole Todd Hess & Lee Tricker Tom Lanqueteau & Paula Jeffrey H. J. Nipper, MD & $2,500 – $4,999 Cameron Jayne & Al Hilde, Jr. Masko Teri Drake Anonymous (3) Richard & Jennie Carlson Ian & Karla Hillier John & Heather Leiviska Valdemar & Marilyn Olson Steven & Beverly Aanenson Douglas & Renee Christensen Jack & Linda Hoeschler James & Susan Lenfestey Fund Peggy Steif Abram & Helen Cleveland Family Fund Ilo & Margaret Leppik Carla Paulson Jon Abram Stephen & Sylvia Cook Orville C. Hognander, Jr. Mac & Mary Lewis Tad & Cindy Piper Fund of The Rick & Joan Ahmann Benjamin & Laura Cooper J. Andrew & Gary S. George M. Logan & Minneapolis Foundation Mollie Alexander & Gisela Corbett & Peter Hyman Whitford-Holey Susan H. Holman Pleasant & Toni Radford Frank Hogan Jeanne Corwin Char Hovi Dave & Peggy Lucas E. Thomas Binger & Rebecca The Joseph Allen Fund of Jay & Page Cowles Penny Hunt Pat & Sara Mack Rand Fund of The The Saint Paul Foundation Doug & Kate Donaldson Mary Ingebrand-Pohlad Joan MacLin Minneapolis Foundation William & Suzanne Charles Edge Kate Johansen Anita Makar Lawrence M. Redmond Ammerman Hugh & Joyce Edmondson Lori Johnson & Jim MacKay Jim & Dr. Katie McClarty Remele Family Fund of The Steven & Kathy Anderson Sean & Meghan Elliott Ryan & Denise Johnson Dr. Robert & Virginia Minneapolis Foundation The Gregory & Lauren M. Vaughn Emerson & Bruce R. Jones McCollister Robin Ritter & Ben Emmons Anthony Fund Katie Haag Lucy Rosenberry Jones Robert & Polly McCrea Family Jeannine Rivet & Warren G. Susan & Lloyd Armstrong John J. & Debra E. Erhart Winton Jones Foundation Fund of The Minneapolis Herreid II Allen & Andi Barnard Todd Joseph Ferrara Lori & Jay Jorgenson Foundation Thomas & Nancy Rohde Keith & Mary Bednarowski Mitch Finne & Sara Van Suzanne Joyce Dr. William W. & Nadine M. Jack & Marty Rossmann Drs. Ellen & Michael Bendel- Kempen Jacky & Paul Junek McGuire Carol Rueppel Stenzel Fullerton Family Fund of The Samuel L. & Sylvia Kaplan Larry & Mary McIntyre Jody & Tom Ryan Michael J. Blum & Abigail Minneapolis Foundation Ivars & Gloria Kauls Robert & Laurie McNeill George Saad in memory of Rose Jerry* & Ellen Gallagher Lynda Kauls & Geoffrey Mersky Family Foundation Fouad V. Saad Boren Family Fund of The Nathan George Emerson Charles & Carolyn Meyer Jo Ellen & H. L. Saylor Minneapolis Foundation Heidi & Howard Gilbert David Kirkland Dr. Jan Meyer & Roger Thomas L. & Lynn M. Schaefer Jeffrey D. Bores & Michael Good Fund of The Steven & Karen Kittay Jorgenson Peter Scherf Hawkins Minneapolis Foundation Thomas Knabel & Kent Allin Jim & Sheila Moar Michael Schmaltz Lynn & Julie Boyd Bob & Julie Guelich Ann Kools Todd & Brittany Moitz in Nancy Schwalm Will Bracken Family Sandra & Barnard Hall Jodee & Nick Kozlak memory of Moitz & Nelson Nina & Frederick Schwenk Foundation Emily & Jed Harris Drs. Kimberly Krohn & Families Kenneth & Katie Searl Steve & Gail Brand Lorraine R. Hart John Fishpaw Alfred P. & Ann M. Moore Allen Sever Michael & Carol Bromer Sally Hart Maureen Kucera-Walsh & Brianna Mooty & Nick Rebecca & Mark Shavlik Sara Brown James Haskins & Mike Walsh Manderfeld Craig & Mariana Shulstad Robert & Janet Calander Mike Whistler Anita Kunin Paul & Jane Mortell Lawrence J. Sinak & Anne Thane & Blanche Hawkins Erik & Karen Nelson Black-Sinak

14 GUTHRIE THEATER Eileen M. Smith Cy & Paula DeCosse Fund Eric J. & Larry J. Alice & Fred Wall Family Pat Gavan-Gordon Julie Snortland of The Minneapolis Loyer-Trosdahl Foundation Allan & Evelyn Gebhard Nikki Sorum & Simon Foster Foundation Laraine MacKenzie Meg Walters & Per Hong Gary & Nancy Geiger Margaret Spear John & Bette DeMars Sharon Marx & Frederick & Dorothy Waltz Thomas Geisen & Joan Prairie Robert J. Spikings & Charles M. Denny, Jr. & Carol Timothy Crimmins Judy L. Wertheimer Mark L. Gilberstadt Jeffery P. Perkey E. Denny Fund of The Joseph Matula Dave Westrum Wendy Goldberg Peter Spokes Minneapolis Foundation Sam & Patty McCullough Nedra & John Wicks Arlene Goter Jim & Mimi Stake Tom & Mary Lou Detwiler Sheila & Bernard McDonagh Ginger & Dodd Wilson Richard & Marsha Gould Steven & Gwen Starr Mark & Janet Ditter Dick & Joyce H. McFarland Mary P. Wuest William Gould Sulasalmi Fund of The John & Maureen Drewitz Family Fund of The Mary & Tim Gray Minneapolis Foundation in memory of Arlene B. Minneapolis Foundation Cliff & Kim Greene Cheryl Sullivan-Little Bryant Karen & John Meslow ASSOCIATES Greg & Carol Gross Catherine A. Taylor David & Mary Jo Eide Charitable Fund $500 – $999 Arthur & Jean Ann Guetter Joseph & Kaimay Terry Jennifer & Sean Faeth Craig R. Miller Anonymous (11) Clayton & Sandra Haapala Tim & Alice Thornton Kathy & Bill Farley Dr. Harry & Christina Miller Lilah E. Aas Clifford & Charlene Hall Charitable Trust Tim & Noreen Farrell Lucy C. Mitchell – The Paul & Christina Ablack Ken & Suanne Hallberg Larry & Nancy Tschaekofske Brad & Arlene Forrest Longview Foundation Tom & Ilene Adam Joe & Janet Hamernick Lou & Colleen Tschudy B. J. French Jack L. & Chris Morrison Marlene & Carl Adams Rebecca L. Harris Ruth & David Waterbury Philip & Phyllis Garon Lynn & Anders Myhran Heather A. Adel Cynthia Hasselbusch & Larry Steve & Melissa Wehrle Leland & Beverly Gehrke NaLa Fund of The Minneapolis Margret Anderson Espel Ellen M. Wells Tim Grady & Catherine Allan Foundation Neil Anderson & Johanna Rian Hasselquist Fund of The Patrick & Vera Whelan Fund of The Minneapolis Ron & Toni Noah Dr. Howard Ansel Minneapolis Foundation Jan & Linda Willette Foundation John & Joan Nolan Mary Kay Arthur Bob & Kim Hayes Tom & Nancy Willette Nina & Matthew Graham Kevin Nordby & Leslie William B. Ashenmacher Susan Hein Marion & Dave Williams Shirley M. Graham Hanna-Nordby Kay C. & Ronald J. Bach David & Kris Henderson Georgia & Peter Windhorst Joan Growe Linda Odegard & Janet E. Balej Marylee A. Hendricks John Windhorst Sengdara V. Grue Harlan Cavert Richard & Mary Lyn Ballantine Carrie & Richard Higgins Penny Rand Winton Peggy Hall & Lee Barry Sandra Okinow Thomas & Jill Barland David R. Hilden & Julie Sri & Aks Zaheer Dr. Roger Hallgren Benedict & Rita Olk Jane & Walter Barry Railsback Dr. Alvin S. & Sue Zelickson Brita Hansen & Eric Hazen Joan & David Olson Carol & Judson Bemis, Jr. Allen & Joanne Hinderaker Jack Hansen & Joan LeGare- Ahmad & Ruth Orandi Fund of The Minneapolis Sandra Hitch Hansen Lawrence M. O’Shaughnessy Foundation Sue Hjerpe ADVOCATES Leah Harrison Stich Fund Charitable Annuity Trust Marcy & Randy Betcher Cynthia & Russell Hobbie $1,000 – $2,499 Alfred & Ingrid Lenz Harrison Drs. Anita M. Pampusch & Gary & Bonnie Birnbaum Karen & Chris Hodgson An Anonymous Fund of The Marguerite & Donald L. Frank J. Indihar John & Audry Blair Burt & Sandy Hoverson Minneapolis Foundation Harvey Family Fund of The Charles & JoAnne Parsons Susan & Janis* Blumentals James A. & Ann Howard Anonymous (6) Minneapolis Foundation Diana J. Pauling Marjorie Boening Chuck Huff & Almut Furchert Alden* & Elizabeth Abraham Hugh, Pam, Nick & Toni Chip & Amy Pearson Patricia Bordewich Melissa & Clifton Hull Kevin D. Abrahamson Heinecke Linda & Lee Petersen Mary S. Bowman Karen & David Huse Kathleen R. Adix Les & Judy Heinen Ron & Kathy Peterson Jim & Marge Brasel Dr. Steven Inman Lucille Hamer Amis Peter & Carolyn Hendrixson The Pickhardt Resnick Beth Brill John Isch Mike & Peggy Anderson Nancy & Dean Heng Family Fund Dave & Lonnie Broden Robert & Barbara Johnson Elizabeth Andrus Fund of The The Julianna Marie Hillmer Sarah Pillsbury Elizabeth Buckingham & Sponberg Family Foundation Minneapolis Foundation Memorial Fund Bill Pinegar John Owens Sanjay & Manju Kalra Tim & Nancy Bakalakos Jon & Carole Holcombe Patricia L. Ploetz Tim & Jennifer Buechele Jack & Marilyn Kemme Andrew & Peggy Baker David & Marjorie Hols Lorraine A. Potuzak Daniel Bulver Brad & Linda Kennedy Carole & Douglas Baker, Sr. Steve Horan Ann Rainhart & Jason Digman Karen Chaussee Robin Keyworth & Steven Haasl Grace & David Bartholet Carlton Hunke & Kate Haugen Emily Gene Reed Mark Clancy Albert Khasky Faith Basten The John & Ruth Huss Fund Kurt & Suzanne Retzler Christine E. Clifford Hugh Klein Family Fund Margaret & J. R. Beahrs Suzanne & Thomas Inman Wayne & Ann Rice Janet Coenen John & Maureen Knoedler Cindy & Dave Berg Keith & Kristi Johnson Denise R. Rutherford & David Colwell Stephen & Marilyn Koepcke Julian Bernick & Paul A. & Renee Johnson Maurice Kuypers Mary E. Condon Daryl Kosiak in memory of Jennifer Linde Richard & Bonnie Johnson Peggy Ryan Sheila Coombs Colleen Peterson Kosiak Beth Bird Ellen Jones & Robert Fred & Ruth Sauer Constance & Fuller Cowles Sue Kotila David & Shari Boehnen McKlveen Lili H. & Andrea Scarpa Douglas Craven Susan & Hart Kuller Mark & Mary Boorsma Gail & Tom Jones Bernie & Jane Schmitt Tom E. Davis Susan K. Kunz Verna Kay Bormann Drs. Charles R. & Gail See Jo Debruycker Ida Lano Breyer Family Fund of The Sally B. Jorgensen Charles & Lorraine Sewich Melvin Dennis & Marsha Baer Marcia Leatham, MD Minneapolis Foundation Dr. Michael & Cynthia Mary Sheehy Pamela Desnick Joe & Kristy Lenartz Suzanne & Richard Bross Jorgenson David Simpson Ariel Dickerman Beth & Todd Leonard Mary Lou & Allan Burdick Jane & Jim Kaufman Fund Richard & Mary Jo Skaggs Marcia & Allen L. Dollerschell Christopher Leville Martha & Ronald Caldwell of The Minneapolis Helene & Jeff Slocum Ernest F. & Mary L. Dorn Natalie Levin & Stephen Anne Campbell Foundation Eleanor & Chris Smith William & Kareen Ecklund Gilberstadt Gary T. & Joan Capen Pamela & Ronald Kaufman Dr. James & Joanne Smith Ed & Toni Egan Peter Lin Dr. Thomas C. & Anne Carrier Marie N. King Curt & Louise Speller Doris Engibous & Cathy Ryan Gay Ann Louiselle Darlene J. & Richard P. Trisha Kirk & Sara J. Fenlason Sara & Henry Stokman John J. Erickson Pat A. Lyon Carroll Family Fund of The Drs. James & Kelsey Klaas Jim & Candi Storm Bruce & Eileen Evans William Maass & Bonnie Minneapolis Foundation Daniel & Constance Kunin Nancy & John Strom Charles & Anne Ferrell Stewart Tim Carter & Sally Wahman Kathleen M. Lamb David Swanson in memory of John & Mary Finch Joan Madden Charitable Fund Marilyn & Gerald Cathcart Kirk & Jane Landman Penny Sweitzer Joyce & Dennis Findley of The U.S. Charitable Gift Cecil & Penny Chally Wendy Willson Legge & Marsha & Gary Tankenoff Donald Finlayson Trust Richard W. & Jean Illsley Gordon E. Legge Carolyn Taylor Steve & Mimi Fisher Family Thomas F. Madison Clarke Fund of The LeJeune Family Foundation The Thayer Family Foundation Fund of The Minneapolis Kelly E. Mark Minneapolis Foundation Voigt & Mary Lenmark in of The Minnesota Foundation Paula & John McClung Clay Family Fund of The loving memory of Dr. S. Community Foundation Kyle Fitzwater & Steven Roberta Megard Minneapolis Foundation Scott Nicholas Gregg Thomas & Rosnow James & Sharon Meisnitzer Cinda Collins Dr. Ron Linde & Rob Carol Downie Clayton Forester James & Judith Mellinger Katie & Kevin Conneely Ostrander Michael & Gloria Thurmes Katherine Simon Frank & Russ & Jan Michaletz David & Vicki Cox Stephen Litton Gerald & Susan Timm Richard Kain Lavonne Michaud & Gregg Barb Davis Cherryl Lofgren & Bill & Deb Tomczyk Sally French Bloom Michael Zender Lynn & Carol Truesdell Daniel & Carol Frenning Michael L. Miller

14 GUTHRIE THEATER ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018–2019 15 Carolyne Bisson & David C. Warner Dr. Mary Anne Ebert & Paul Benjamin & Helen Liu Timothy J. Thorson Richard Miller Fritz Wehrenberg & Richard Stembler Sheila Livingston Julia Colman Timm Sonny & Amy Miller Jennie LeGates Mildred A. Eckert* Jon Michael Logue Emily Anne Staples Tuttle Chris Moen & Snow Ledbetter Brenda Weigel & Ross Bartels Pat Edwards Remembering Betsy Maitland* Thyrza Tyrrell* Moen Gerald & Dorothea Weisman Robert E. & Audrey* Englund Anita Makar Dr. Peter H. Ullrich The Moosehorn Fund of The Denise Weitala David & Sheryl Evelo Nancy & James Manske Mary W. Vaughan Minneapolis Foundation David & Anne-Lise Robert Farlow* Wayne* & Kathy Marsh Roman & Alice* Verostko Nancy Morden & Ethan Berke Whitescarver Todd Joseph Ferrara Maureen A. Mashek* Philip* & Joanne Von Blon Janet Morgan Joseph & Desiree Whitney Marilyn Fetter* Robin McDougal Susan Walz* Larry & Tamara Morrissey John & Susan Wiik Katherine Price Fink William & Nadine McGuire Marilee Ward* Nancy Ballsrud & Jim Nelson Michael Williams Clarence G. Frame* Wade McLaughlin Irving & Marjorie Weiser David & Colleen Ness Carole Wilson Pamela A. & Gary M. Marguerite S. McNally* David P. Welle & Rosemary Pamela Neuenfeldt & Don Paul Woodard & Jan Burandt Fredrickson Sheila J. McNally* Reinhardt Williams Shay & Brenda Wyley Sally French Robert & Roberta Megard J. Andrew & Gary S. Mark Niemer & Yasyn Lee Lindsey Yock Daniel & Carol Frenning Jennifer Melin Miller Whitford Holey Brock D. Noland Jeffrey A. Zack Annette Garceau* Kendrick B. Melrose Robert E. & Barbara A.* Will Byron & Janet Nordstrom Amy Sue Zakaib Pat Gavan-Gordon William Messer Barbara S. Willits* Scott & Sandra Nygaard Shirley Zimmerman Robert E. Gilbert Dr. Janice A. Meyer Susan Wolf Mike & Barbara O’Connell Gregory Giles Susan Molder* C. Angus* & Margaret Wurtele Eugene & Julie Ollila Gary L. Gliem* David Munn Charles A. Zelle Beatrice & Melvin Orenstein GUTHRIE HERITAGE Judith Moore Goff Vivian Jenkins Nelsen Steven Zellmer* Michael & Connie O’Sullivan SOCIETY Joan Freese Grant Rodney L. Nelson Elizabeth & Joseph Zetah James M. Pace Anonymous (25) Charlotte Grantier Jay Nibbe Mr. Richard A. Zgodava* Greg & Susan Path Dennis Albrecht Anne Gray & George Jean Nudell* Keith A. Peacock Patrice Alkire Jacobsen Donald Schoenbaum & Dorothy & Mike Perry Donald S. Andersen* Karen & John Gray Patricia Nygaard GALA FUND-A-NEED Kate C. Perry Barbara T. Anderson Pierson & Florence* Grieve Susan Mary Shuman Okie* DONORS Jane Persoon Dr. Rolf L. Andreassen* & Joseph F. & Marjorie V. Joan & David Olson The Guthrie is proud to Jane M. Pierce Norma Neumann Grinnell Louise Otten acknowledge the donors Ralph & Deborah Powell Albert Andrews, Jr. George Grizzard* Fern E. Pachel* who made a special gift of Nylce Prada Myers John & Dr. Virginia Lupo Polly Grose Judi McLean Parks $1,000 or more to support Nancy & James Proman Ankeny Alpha M. Gustafson* Keith A. Peacock our education, access and Linda & Brad Quarderer Tess E. Armstrong* Sandra J. Hale* Deane G. Peters* community engagement Dwight & Kate Raatz Marcia J. Aubineau Rosalie Heffelfinger Hall* Sally & George* Pillsbury programs during our Rockin’ Laura Rathe Mr. & Mrs. E. P. Babcock Norma J. Halter* Carl N. & Susan Platou* the Boat! fundraising gala on Sig & Marti Reckdahl Karen Bachman William H. Halverson Ms. Cynthia Pope June 29, 2019. Tracy & John Rode Ruth G. & Dale Bachman William N. Handsaker* Ken* & Pat Puffer Sandra Bemis Roe Michael* & Rosalyn Baker Arlene Haug* Roger Ramthun Anonymous (4) Arlene & Jerold Roth Judson & Barbara Bemis* Lloyd H.* & Ruth M. Heir* E. Thomas Binger* & Peggy Steif Abram & Dr. David A. & Kathleen S. Judson & Carol Bemis David & Kristine Henderson Rebecca Rand Jon Abram Rothenberger Catherine Benson Fredrick J. Hey, Jr.* Verna Louise Rausch* Dr. Tadashi & Susan Allen The Susan & John Ryan Marilyn C. Benson* Susan Fey Hoffe* Darwin & Geri Reedy The Joseph Allen Fund Charitable Fund Carol J. Bergeson Diane & Tony Hofstede Heck & Marguerite Remington* Martha Goldberg Aronson & Diva Salomao & Todd Bruce & Arline Beutel Dana W. House* Virginia Riser Daniel Aronson Swenson E. Thomas Binger* Bradley A. Hoyt Jack & Marty Rossmann Karen Bachman Charles Sanvik Susan J. Blumentals Hella Mears Hueg Arlene & Jerold Roth Corie & Marty Barry Marilyn Savage Emily & Charles Boigenzahn Marian V. Hughes Berneen Rudolph Patricia A. Beithon Mary E. Savina Richard & Judy Borgen Suzanne Fermaud Inman & William Boss Sandberg* Marc & Alicia Belton Carol Schirmers Edward H. Borkon Thomas Inman H. L. & Jo Ellen Saylor Matt & MacKenzie Bilunas Jamie Schlichting Richard M. Bosard* D. M. Jensen* Michael Schmaltz Jennifer Reedstrom Bishop & Ione Schloegel Stella D. Brefka* Dr. Einar O. & Mary E. Cheryl & Dennis Schneider Jon Bishop Richard & Judith Schmidt Tyrone & Delia Bujold Johnson* Bob & Shirley Schon Sally & Maurice Blanks John Schomaker C. T. Bundy 2d Frank & Beryl Johnson* Robert & Linda Schreiner Stacy & Matt Bogart Paul L. Schumann Michael & Edith-Nicole Dennis R. Johnson & Mary Jo Ann Schroeder Peter & Maura Brew Karen & David Scott Cameron Katynski-Johnson Arthur & Nancy Schwalm Priscilla Brewster Robert & Belle Scott Joan & Gary Capen Barbara J. Johnston Henry* & Gail See The Carlson Family Bruce & Julianne Seiber June* & Katherine* Carlson Drs. Charles R. & Sally B. Ruth Shipley* Foundation Dr. Sheldon G. & Mrs. Pneena Kenn Carlson & John Stofko Jorgensen Melissa Cohen Silberman & Michael & Nancy Casey P. Sheps Jean E. Carlstrom* Mary L. Josefson Sheldon Silberman Charlotte & Julian Chase Morris & Judith Sherman Darlene J. & Richard P. Carroll William* & Suzanne Joyce David & Deborah Sjoberg Jim & Julie Chosy Bonita Sindelir & Kenneth Gerald Cavanaugh Margaret M. Kane* Mary L. Smith Alexandra T. Clyde Keller Judith A. Christensen Ivars & Gloria Kauls Nikki Sorum & Simon Foster Jane & Ogden Confer Graham T. Smith Ruth Confer* Tim Kellar & Joe Polonski John Spokes & Casey Stangl Jay & Page Cowles Charles Sorenson Edward & Suzanne Robin Keyworth & Steven Richard & Carol Stahl Margie & David Dines Gary Specker Constantini Haasl Susan M. Stan Karla Ekdahl & Peter Sharron & Oren Steinfeldt Elizabeth Cook Ruth Kincaid* David Stearns* Hutchinson Pamela L. Stewart Barbara Corbusier Janet K. Kinzler* Drew Stewart Jane Emison & Mike Tierney Phyllis & Glenn Stimler James Patton Corson* Peter & Patricia Kitchak John Stielow* Kittie Fahey Marcia Sullivan Margaret Pierson Cost* J. Harold Kittleson* Walter E. Stremel* Drs. Kimberly Krohn & John Ann & Steve Sundberg Gift Page Knudsen Cowles & Jay John S. Knapp Glenda & Richard Struthers Fishpaw Fund of The Fidelity Cowles III Sue Kotila Cynthia & Charles* Stuck Richard C. Gage Charitable Gift Fund John* & Sage* Cowles Jodee & Nick Kozlak Betty Sullivan* William & Penny George & The Jean Taylor Kay Cram* Harriette & Michael Krasnoff Christine Sullivan* George Family Foundation Kevin J. Thomsen Hume Cronyn* Joan Kriegler* Edward O. Swanson* Dr. Stanley M. & Luella G. Jennifer Tipton Dr. & Mrs. David Dahlgren Maureen Kucera-Walsh & Ron & Margaret Tabar Goldberg Dr. & Mrs. Richard Tompkins John & Mary Lou Dasburg Michael Walsh Robert S. Takaichi* David Goldstein & Donald Paula J. Vesely Jo DeBruycker in memory of Kay Kulp Carolyn Talmage* Pastor John Wald & Marianne Meghan DeBruycker Carol A. Larson Joseph Tashjian & Kay Savik Joseph & Deirdre Haj Remedios Janna P. DeLue James & Susan Lenfestey Margaret J. Thomas James Haskins & Mike Stacy & Michael Walters Judy Driscoll* Kathy & Al Lenzmeier Gregory Thomas & Carol Whistler David M. & Mary Ann B. Wark Archibald & Edith Leyasmeyer Downie Ken & Karen Heithoff

16 GUTHRIE THEATER CORPORATE SPONSOR: Wells Fargo and Abbot Downing

The Guthrie is nationally known sits majestically above the for providing top-of-the-line Mississippi River and is an theater that challenges audiences architectural masterpiece. It is and encourages the community truly a Minnesota to think through issues currently landmark institution. impacting society. Wells Fargo and Abbot Downing From sets to costumes to are proud to support the Guthrie design, the Guthrie is one of not only because of their high- the few theaters in the country quality theater productions, but that does all its work in-house. also because of their outreach to The Guthrie’s contemporary the greater community. Michael Casey, Abbot Downing structure, which is also unique, regional managing director

Tom Hoch & Mark Addicks II W. Thomas & Jeanne & Paul Ravich Brent & Catherine Thies Recognizing gifts made Diane & Tony Hofstede Christine B. McEnery Mindy Rechelbacher Steve Thompson & Ron Frey between September 1, 2018, Timothy A. Huebsch Helen Meyer & Bill Bieber Lewis & Connie Remele Grace & Ensor Transveldt and August 31, 2019. We do David & Stacey Hurrell Bill & Katie Miller Paul & Mary P. Reyelts Meredith & Sam Tutterow our best to ensure that all James Johnson & Kita McVay Jennifer Melin Miller & Anna Richo Jane & Gary Tygesson donor listings are current John & Kathy Junek David Miller Robert Rosenbaum & Joyce & Dennis Wahr and correct. To update your Christine Kucera Kalla & Mark Shawn Monaghan & Greg Maggie Gilbert Weiser Family Foundation on listing, please contact Kalla Plotnikoff Richard & Annette Sattler behalf of Irving & Marjorie Vera Jane Lochtefeld Steven & Mary Kennedy David & Leni Moore Family Peter Scherf Weiser at 612.225.6165 or John & Piljo Kidd Foundation Mary H. & Christian G. Schrock Frances & Frank Wilkinson veralguthrietheater.org. Miriam Kim & Matt Feldkamp Cindy & Jim Murphy Lee & Peg Skold Jamie Wilson & David Ericson John & Maureen Knapp Todd Noteboom & Andrew Slothower & Robert & Carolyn Wollan Dr. Andrew W. & Christl Hutter Nancy Brasel Molly Rice Margaret Wurtele Larson Kathy & John Orner Ken & Sally Spence Vicki Wyard Allen & Kathy Lenzmeier Cathy Paper & Tom Bottern Robert & Sheilah Stewart Charles & Julie Zelle David & Diane Lilly Lisa Saul Paylor & Marc Paylor Cass & Andy Stillman Wayne Zink & Audrey & Jim Lucas John & Carla Pfeifer Larry & Lynn Stranghoener Christopher Schout Andrew & Ellen Luger Irene Quarshie & Linda Svitak & David Feroe Susan & Edwin McCarthy Latoya Dennis Dana Swindler & Greg Walsh *In remembrance Michael & Donna McCormick Kate Quinn John & Laura D. Taft Carla & Bradley Ratgen Carolyn Taylor

16 GUTHRIE THEATER ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018–2019 17 DEVELOPMENT Assistant Company Manager Dan Dondelinger, Sandra Costume Rentals Assistants Guthrie Director of Institutional Jeff Anderson Graves, H. Adam Harris, David Julia Acton, Polly Bilski Giving Associate Director of Larson, Dylan Nicole Martin, Costume Rentals Clerks Staff Nina Graham Marketing Kemi Ojelade, Jeffery Perkey Dawn Edwards, Doc Director of Corporate Giving Elizabeth Deacon Front of House and Grauberger, Zoe Koenig, SENIOR MANAGEMENT Emily Essert Marketing Manager Visitor Services Director Miriam Samuels-Schwartz, Artistic Director Director of Individual Giving Kaitlin Schlick Sue Kotila Mena Xiong Joseph Haj Matt Haar Senior Graphic Designer Visitor and Volunteer Managing Director Annual Fund Coordinator Brian Bressler Services Manager PRODUCTION James Haskins Vera Jane Lochtefeld Graphic Designer Savannah McKnight Production Manager Associate Artistic Director Development Database Akemi Graves House Managers Joel Krause Jeffrey Meanza Specialist Writer and Publications Thurston Johansson, Production Stage Manager Director of Development Andrew Buckholtz Editor James Toetschinger Tree O’Halloran Mollie Alexander Hogan Development Coordinator Johanna Buch House Supervisors Events Production Manager Director of Marketing and Jennifer Faeth Video Content Producer Maggie Gallagher, Toua Moua, Mitch Baird Communications Development Assistant Ryan Melling Brittany Pooladian, Ole Ryan Assistant Production Trisha Kirk Teri Schafer Senior Communications Ushers Manager Director of Production Lead Kitchak Lounge Host Manager Tullio Alessi, Patricia Arnold, Sara L’Heureux Rebecca Cribbin Kevin Drew Marita Meinerts Albinson Tony Artym, Malika Baker, Interim Events Production Kitchak Lounge Hosts Communications Coordinator Berto Borroto, Andrew Brown, Manager ARTISTIC Megan Brennhofer, Lewis Allie McCurnin Jon Bushee, Seth Campbell, Merritt Rodriguez Executive Assistant to the Levesque, Alex Soukup Communications Associate Malinda Champs, Colleen 2019–2020 Stage Managers Director Tosaka Thao Collins, Pat Collins, Ann Jason Clusman, Katie Alise Hansen MANAGEMENT Accessibility Manager Conroy, Ona Conroy, Justin Hawkinson, Jane E. Heer, Associate Producer General Manager Hunter Gullickson Cooke, Mary Crawford, Kathryn Sam Houkam, Lauren Keating Brooke Hajinian American Sign Language Dan Culhane, Laini Devin, Todd Kalina, Jamie J. Kranz, Associate Producer, Dowling General Management Interpreters Lucy Farrell, Evelyn Flaherty, Timothy Markus, Stacy Studio Assistant Elizabeth Bonderson, Maggie Gallagher, Patti McIntosh, Matthew Meeks, Michael Perlman Rachel Smoka-Richardson Mary Catherine, Sara Corliss, Gaurkee, Chris Greba, Jake Olivia Plath, Nate Stanger Director of Professional Assistant to the Managing Erin Gardner, James Gardner, Griffith, Melissa Gubrud, Technical Director Training Director Patty Gordon, Jesse Koon, Cathy Hanson, Sharon Jim Gängl Maija García Kurt Engh Lauri Krouse, Susan Masters, Hanson, Liz Holst, Leif Hove, Associate Technical Director Training Programs Manager Director of Finance Nina Nusse, Janice Radatz, Kenny Johnson, Mycah Latiana (LT) Gourzong Jeremy Jones Janet E. Balej Charlette Reiner, Bridget Judy, Melissa Kim, Lewis Assistant Technical Director Artistic Associate/ Accounting Manager Sabatke, Abby Turner, Tracy Levesque, Mitchell Levesque, Sarah Schniepp Resident Casting Director Rose Block Villinski Ellie Lockman, Sean Lynch, Scene Shop Supervisor Jennifer Liestman Accounts Payable Specialist Audio Describers Savannah Moore, Toua Moua, Jesse Delaney Artistic Assistant Michelle Connealy Elana Centor, Connie Fullmer, Ginny Nemec, Nathan Noel, Shopper/Buyer Morgan Holmes Accounting Specialist Laura Wiebers, Jean Wolff George Norman, Jessica Alissa Gold New York Casting Consultant Margaret Schuelke Open Captioning Oakes, Evan Peterson, Master Carpenter McCorkle Casting, Ltd. Accounts Receivable c2 inc, Hunter Gullickson Brittany Pooladian, Arlis Christopher Sibilia Resident Dramaturg Associate Box Office Manager Prescott, Bradley Prom, Lead Carpenters Carla Steen Bill Bertram Kate Roarty Jeffrey Quatier, Kyra Rahn, Matthew A. Gilbertson, Resident Voice Coach Director of Facilities Associate Box Office Em Rode, Sequoia Rogers, Eric Kiekhaefer, Kristin Larsen Jill Walmsley Zager Bryce Wasiloski Managers Ole Ryan, Filsan Said, Staff Carpenters Director of Community Building Engineers Judy Anderson, Todd Hughes Susan Schaaf, Bill Schaub, Mike Larson, Madelyn Smith Engagement Angel Bustamante, Oriel Box Office Supervisor Madeline Schulz, Don Shuler, Carpenters Rebecca Noon Flores, Dave Sargent Chris Weiland Joshua Simpson, Alex Peter Artley, William Community Engagement Director of Information Box Office and Soukup, Simone Spruce, Bankhead, Jackson Boever, Assistant Technology and Services Season Ticket Supervisor Kris Stapleton, Lisa Torrez, Margot de Larminat Koefod, Daisuke Kawachi Ross Anderson Amy Hom Madeline Wall, Michael Alicia Dvorak, Matt Flaherty- Director of Education Database Administrator Assistant Box Office Wesely Joyce, Bridget Gustafson, Jason Brown Chris Jensen Supervisor Stage Door Receptionists Jessica Kelley, Allison Osberg, Education Program Managers Systems Administrators Tor Chavarria Jan Bruncati, Laini Rocky Rosga, Jason Quick Lauren Anderson, Kimberly Eyvindsson, Bret Box Office Assistant Devin, Kevin Drew, Lewis Lead Scenic Artist Siddeeqah Shabazz Pasek Alissa Rutherford Levesque, Stuart Levesque, Michael Hoover Education Coordinator Systems Support Specialist Senior Box Office Specialists Toua Moua, Nathan Noel, Assistant Lead Scenic Artist Madeline Achen Amy Van Patten Kevin Drew, Matthew Everett, Christina Perault-Boughton, Denise Dooley Guthrie Teaching Artists Director of Human Resources Liz Jensen, Kendra Plant, Karen Prince, Bradley Staff Scenic Artist Alex Goebel, Alex Hathaway, Kyle Fitzwater Teri Schafer Prom, Madeline Schulz, Kathleen Carlson Theo Langason, Marci Human Resources Generalist Season Ticket Specialists Anna Fenoglio Tift Scenic Artists Lucht, Suzy Messerole, Sadie Ward Kathy Gyro, Kevin Hansen, Day Staff Lydia Francis, Laura Katherine Pardue Human Resources Associate Marian Hughes, Kyle Kepulis, Tony Artym, Laini Devin, Hohanshelt, Rebecca Instructors Olivia Snortland Johari King, Michelle Lutz, Cathy Hanson, Sean Lynch, Pavlenko, Dietrich Poppen Ansa Akyea, Candace Barrett Manager of Safety and Dawn Tessmer Bradley Prom Costume Director Birk, Betsy Benjamin, Rush Security Reservationists Director of Retail and Amy Schmidt Benson, Brian Bose, Shinah Steve Brown Christine Choi, Devin Merchandising Costume Workroom Manager Brashears, James Cada, Security Officers Dolquist, Amirah Ellison, Kay McGuire T. Tyler Stumpf Chris Carlson, Shanan Custer, Tucker Adams, Colleen Claire Frederick, Eva Gemlo, Store Sales Manager Costume Design Assistant Laura Esping, Stuart Gates, Barrett, David Bordwell, Alex Goebel, Suzanna Jack, Mitra Asbaghi Lisa Jones H. Adam Harris, Michelle Rachel Canning, Derek Dixon, Jane Krentz, Kaija Pellinen, Store Associate Drapers and Tailors Hutchison, Lamar Jefferson, Kyle Hasse, Shaun Johnson, Hannah Pierce, Karen Prince, Kevin Drew Juliann Benson, dj gramann Mira Kehoe, Aaron Preusse, Ted Marth, Ambyr Pruitt, Sophia Swenson, PattiJo Store Sales Associates ii, Annie Rupprecht, Douglas James Robinson, C. Ryan Kristen Reinke, Joy Showalter, Verdeja Isabel Harding, Kimberly John Stetz Shipley, Dario Tangelson, Francis Sieg, Jodi Stoffel, Group Sales and Tour Johnson, Bryce Koenigs, First Hands Shirley Venard, Suzanne Marc Zale Coordinator David Landskroener, Shaniya Denee Anderson, Clare Warmanen Company Manager Kemi Ojelade Payton, Miles Scroggins, Brauch, Jeanie Jordan, Cindy R. Berg Tour Guides Mena Xiong Mary Linda Chloé Bell, Ursula Bowden, Director of Costume Rentals Lukas Brasher-Fons, Alicia Wold

18 GUTHRIE THEATER Stitchers Lighting and Projection Lead Light Board Operator Master Sound Technicians Staff Stage Hands Teresa Davich, Heidi Keil, Supervisor Stephanie Richards Paul Estby, Alex Ritter John Kirk, Ryan Volna Tina Robinson, Dana Shepard Tom Mays Light Board Operator Lead Sound Board Operator Stage Hands Costume Crafts Associate Lighting Supervisor Angelina Vyushkova Brandon Smith Pete Artley, Jessica Kelley, Vanessa J. Lopez, Michaela Ryan Connealy Props Manager Sound Board Operator Dave Salmonson, Savage Master Electrician Sarah Gullickson Matthew Koch Robin Wilcox Wig Assistants Andrew Sullivan Associate Props Manager Sound Technicians Andrea L. Moriarity, Jessica Master Video Technician Genoveva Castañeda Lea Brucker, Ted Greenbaum, AS OF NOVEMBER 18, 2019 Rau Owen Moldow Master Props Artisan Joe Kokal, Jason Miller, Zaneta Wardrobe Supervisor Production Electrician Stacey Schwebach Ogar, Phillip O’Toole, Tom Lauren E. Noyes Megan Winter Prop Buyer/Artisan Prestin, Rocky Rosga, Joshua Wardrobe Assistant Electricians Rebecca Jo Malmström Savoie, Kevin Springer, John Carrie Monroe Brent Anderson, Erin Staff Props Artisan Steitz, Roni Strain, Nik Tranby, Wig and Wardrobe Belpedio, Tiff Clem, Jackson Erin Brandt Mike Whitney, Julie Zumsteg Technicians Cobb, James Eischen, Paul Props Artisan Stage Operations Supervisor Clara Cavins-Wolford, Molly Epton, Mike Grogan, Matt Corinna Knepper Troth MJ Leffler Fox, Ananda Frey, Jenny Gross, Jack Hinz, Jerry Hsaio, Props Artisan Emeritus Props Liaison Gants-Moen, Laura Hughes, Kurt Jung, Andy Kedl, Mark John “Linus” Vlatkovich Matt Dawson Jennifer James, Jessica Kieffer, Jon Kirchhofer, Jake Sound Supervisor Master Stage Hands Procopio, Kristen Sauter Otto, Dave Salmonson, Carl Reid Rejsa Robert Barnwell, Craig Schoenborn, Mary Shabatura Rognholt

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Our Mission

The Guthrie Theater engages exceptional theater artists in the exploration of both classic and contemporary plays, connecting the community we serve to one another and to the world. Through its extraordinary artists, staff and facility, the Guthrie is committed to the people of Minnesota and, from its place rooted deeply in the Twin Cities, influences the field as a leading 21st-century arts organization.

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