The Rivers Don't Know

“I would never have said confluence in my life if we did not live in Pittsburgh.”
--Pops

Defined as both the junction of two rivers and the act or process of merging, the word
confluence could very well be used to describe the development of Jim McManus’s
The Rivers Don’t Know. As Pops, a Somali refugee, father to sixteen-year-old daughter
Khadija, and recent widower points out, confluence is also a word indelibly linked to
Pittsburgh. The play is a celebration of ways immigration shaped and continues to shape
Pittsburgh, and this production is the culmination of collaborations between CityTheatre,
Cornerstone Theater Company, the Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University, years of
alliance with community partners All for All powered by the Global Switchboard, ARYSE,
Global Minds, Literacy Pittsburgh, JFCS Refugee & Immigrant Services, Welcoming
Pittsburgh, and the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, and generous support provided
by a Allegheny Regional Asset District’s RADical Impact Grant.
The project was in fact inspired by several community partnerships the theater had
developed with local immigrant support and advocacy organizations. These rich
collaborations motivated the design of a truly community-engaged project that
brought in national connections with Cornerstone Theater Company Artistic Director
Michael John Garcés, Donora native and playwright Jim McManus, and partnered six
core organizational partners to explore the rich communities present in Pittsburgh
and how present-day experiences compared with those of the city’s historic immigrant
populations.
In December of 2019, work on the project officially launched with a residency for Michael
and Jim. That initial visit included story circles and mapping exercises with Global
Minds and ARYSE high school students, research trips to the Heinz History Center Detre
Archives, meetings with Welcoming Pittsburgh staffers in the office of Mayor Peduto,
pierogi making in the basement of St. Valdimir’s church, conversations with adult ESL
students at Literacy Pittsburgh, discussions with staff members and refugee support
groups at JFCS, an evening with community leaders organized by All for All and the
World Affairs Council, and much more. It was followed by a subsequent visit in the late
winter of 2020 with plans for an intensive to share Cornerstone’s methodology with
Pittsburgh community members. And then of course, the COVID pandemic stopped the
project, theater, and the world in its tracks.
Artists are nothing if not inventive and using a newfound acumen for Zoom, we were
able to continue these conversations and interviews digitally. From there, Jim wrote
an initial draft which was workshopped online and then performed in a series of
readings soliciting community member feedback, involving our partners directly in
the development process. Auditions were held in June, open to community members,
regardless of previous performing experience and a design team was built to realize the
play’s technical elements, including partnerships with local artisans to create props for
the production. Before each performance, the lobby is filled with vendors from across the
city and will feature a performance by a local immigrant artist. The entire development,
rehearsal, and production process has been built to forge new bonds.
Undoubtably a play exploring immigration and migration in Pittsburgh could exist
in a multiple of volumes—there are so many stories in this city and no one work of
fiction can encompass them all. Rather The Rivers Don’t Know is a fictional distillation
of conversations and an invitation for audience members to forge connections with
their neighbors. As guests in this evening’s ESL class, we hope you will recognize the
importance of community in ensuring that the city we live in is welcoming to anyone,
no matter their native tongue or country of origin, who happens to stumble upon this
confluence of three rivers.

MARC MASTERSON JAMES McNEEL
CLARE DROBOT Managing Director
MONTEZE FREELAND CITY THEATRE COMPANY

Co-Artistic Directors in association with

CORNERSTONE THEATER COMPANY
and
POINT PARK UNIVERSITY’S PITTSBURGH PLAYHOUSE

PRESENTS

DTOHNE’RT IKVNEROSW

BY

JAMES McMANUS

STARRING Max Pavel
Farooq Al-Said Michael Shahen
Sahib Alrammahi Grace Shim
Daniela Canche Vela Namrata Tewari
Shravani Lakshmi Charyulu Khara Timsina
Laura Coyt Zavala Jane Tinker
Aweys Mwaliya Serap Uzunoglu
Danielle Obisie-Orlu

Nephelie Andonyadis Cat Wilson Howard Patterson
Scenic/Costume Design Lighting Design Sound Design

Jinah Lee
Stage Manager

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September 10 - 19, 2021
The Rivers Don’t Know is presented with no intermission
Support for The Rivers Don’t Know comes from the Allegheny Regional Asset District’s
RADical ImPAct program, made in honor of RAD’s 25th Anniversary in 2019.

CHARACTERS

CAST

Serap Serap Uzunoglu

Khadija Danielle Obisie-Orlu

Khada Khara Timsina

Debo Max Pavel

Advika Shravani Lakshmi Charyulu

Stash Michael Shahen

Pops Aweys Mwaliya

Ezzy Farooq Al-Said

Zofia Jane Tinker

Nitara Namrata Tewari

Dani Daniela Canche Vela

Charity Grace Shim

Samir Sahib Alrammahi

Laurie Maria Laura Coyt Zavala

SETTING: Pittsburgh, 1949 and 2019.

WHO’S WHO

JAMES McMANUS (Playwright) is the author of ten plays:
Radioman, Love on San Pedro, Dry Bones, The Friendly Tavern, Full
Ride, Dorothy 6, Morning in America, Underground, Cherry Smoke,
and Blood Potato. His plays have been developed and performed
at La Jolla Playhouse, Cornerstone Theater Company, Labyrinth
Theater Company, The Road Theatre, Dell’Arte International,
Working Theater, Apothecary Theatre Company, The Clockwork
Theatre, Glass Umbrella Creative (Sydney), Revolt Theatre (Melbourne), New
Dramatists, The Kennedy Center, Round House Theatre, Pittsburgh Playwrights
Theatre Company, The Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Barebones Productions, Irish
Repertory Theatre, Son of Semele, The Side Project Theatre Company, The Lark
Play Development Center and the August Wilson Center for African American
Culture. James was the recipient of the Princess Grace Award in Playwriting for
Cherry Smoke, which is published by Samuel French. He has also received the
Helen Merrill Playwriting Award and is a proud alumnist of New Dramatists.
MICHAEL JOHN GARCÉS (Director) is the Artistic Director of
Cornerstone Theater Company, a community-engaged
ensemble based in Los Angeles. Directing credits there include
Highland Park is Here by Mark Valdez; Native Nation
(commissioned and presented by ASU Gammage) and Urban
Rez by Larissa FastHorse; and Plumas Negras by Juliette Carrillo.
Recent directing credits at other theaters include Seize the King
by Will Power (The Alliance Theatre); Larissa FastHorse’s The Thanksgiving Play
(The Geffen Playhouse); TheRoyale by Marco Ramirez (ArizonaTheatre Company);
What Happens Next by Naomi Iizuka (La Jolla Playhouse/Cornerstone); Epic by
Ellen Struve (The Great Plains Theatre Commons); the just and the blind by Marc
Bamuthi Joseph and composer Daniel Bernard Roumain (Carnegie Hall and The
Kennedy Center), and Wrestling Jerusalem by Aaron Davidman (The Guthrie
Theatre, Cleveland Public Theatre and Philadelphia Theater Company). Michael
is a recipient of the 2020 Doris Duke Artist Award, the Princess Grace Statue and
the Alan Schneider Director Award. He serves as first vice president of the
executive board of SDC, the theatrical union for stage directors and
choreographers.

WHO’S WHO

FAROOQ AL-SAID (Ezzy) is from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Director of Operations at the national arts and activism
organization, 1Hood Media, Farooq is making his acting debut!
As an MC and professional martial artist, Farooq has performed
in front of crowds virtually his whole life. Multilingual, charming,
and good-looking, Farooq was also an undefeated amateur
boxer. You can find him on Instagram (@SuperVillainSaid) and
every Wednesday as a co-host on 1Hood’s wildly popular political satire podcast,
This Week In White Supremacy.
SAHIB ALRAMMAHI (Samir) is from Baghdad Iraq, a high
school graduate, he studied a course in English at Baghdad
International Airport Civil Aviation Serices Institute as well as
serving as a Custom Clearing Agent at the Finance Institute
Ministry in Baghdad, Iraq. He resides currently in Pittsburgh, PA
and participates in a senior program at the Urban League of
Greater Pittsburgh. He also studies at Literacy Pittsburgh, where
he cleans tables, boards, and makes coffee for students in the evening classes.
He would like to note that his teacher said he is a good coffee maker. He likes
Literacy Pittsburgh and his job. With no prior theatrical experience, he plays the
role of Samir and addresses the audience.
DANIELA CANCHE VELA (Dani) is originally from Cozumel,
Mexico. She is in Pittsburgh on an cultural exchange program
called Au Pair. She is living with a host family and taking care of
four children, learning and practicing English. She studied
tourism management at the University of Quintana Roo, but she
loves being a performer. In Cozumel, she played the role of Jane
in Tarzan, the musical. She would like to say thank you to her
family for supporting in all that she does and to her host family in Pittsburgh.
SHRAVANI LAKSHMI CHARYULU (Advika) is an actor living in
Pittsburgh, PA as a Scrum Master at PNC Bank. She recently
graduated with an MFA in Filmmaking and has previous
experience working in film. She’s an Indian classical dance
student and would like to thank Jaya Aunty, Kamala Aunty, and
Alison Weisgall, along with her Mom, Dad, Sister, Brother in law,
and Brother. Follow her on IG: @shravanicharyulu
LAURA COYT ZAVALA (Laurie Maria) is a Translation Project
Manager from Jiquilpan, Mexico. She immigrated to California
as a preteen. There she fell in love with film and television (it is
how she learned English!). While in college at the University of
the Pacific, she was in several student films and plays. Currently,
she is seeking to use her God-given talents toward social justice
in her adoptive city of Pittsburgh. She lives with her cat, Leslie
Knope, who like her, loves to binge entertainment with complex female
characters.

WHO’S WHO

AWEYS MWALIYA (Pops) Aweys was born in Somalia and now
lives in Pittsburgh. He is currently the Executive Director of the
Somali Bantu Community Association of Pittsburgh and works
as an interpreter for the Allegheny County Court system. Aweys
appeared in the movie Fear of the House and this is his first
theatrical role. He would like to thank his family, his mom, his
wife, his children, and his siblings.
DANIELLE OBISIE-ORLU (Khadija) is American-Nigerian
actress and poet from Johannesburg, South Africa. She is a
trained public speaker, receiving accolades in speech, drama,
and debate. She attends the University of Pittsburgh and is
double majoring in International & Area Studies and Political
Science, minors in Sociology and French. She is the Youth Poet
Laureate of Allegheny County, works with ARSYE to empower
migrant youth and refugee voices, and is a student leader on her campus. She
thanks her family for inspiring her to explore the gift and power of her voice and
words. Follower her on IG: @dandy_danio
MAX PAVEL (Debo) has performed with University of Pittsburgh
Stages, Quantum Theatre, PICT Classic Theatre, and Hatch Arts
Collective. Recent notable roles include ‘Treat’ in Lyle Kessler’s
Orphans, and‘Dean’in Branden Jacob Jenkins’s Gloria. Upcoming
film/tv projects include Showtime’s American Rust, and Melissa
Martin’s feature film Basic Psych.

MICHAEL SHAHEN (Stash) is a local actor. He works at
Point Park University in Procurement. Michael holds a BA in
Theatre, a BFA in Cinema Productions and a Master of Business
Administration. He’s performed in lead and supporting roles for
many years in local community theaters. Some roles include:
The Odd Couple (Oscar), Alone Together (George), The SeaHorse
(Harry) and many others. In 2012, Michael won Best Supporting
Actor in Pittsburgh New Works Festival for his role of Douglas Kendall in the
production of Helping Out. Michael gives thanks to everyone who contributed
and participated in this production, including you.
GRACE WOO SHIM (Charity) was born and grew up in Seoul,
Korea and now lives in Wexford, PA. She is a wife to June and a
mama to three beautiful kids. Passion and courage are the
words of her life, and she seeks to encourage other moms in all
her work. She knows she is not enough for everything but
believes that all things are possible through Jesus who loves us.
She would like to thank her cheerful supporter June, her
husband, the fuel of her life, Clara, Olivia, Violet, and her angel teacher, Dana.

WHO’S WHO

NAMRATA TEWARI (Nitara) came from Delhi, India, five years
ago and now lives in Pittsburgh. Delhi is famous for its rich
traditional history and street foods. A homemaker, Namrata has
a Masters degree in Arts (Specialization - Hindi literature). She is
grateful to her parents for raising her so nicely and her husband
and kids for supporting her always. She would also like to thank
her ESL teachers for helping her to improve her English and give
insight about US culture. Lastly, she wants to thank City Theatre for giving her
this wonderful opportunity to act.

KHARA N. TIMSINA (Khada) is a 50-year-old man from Bhutan
and now lives in Baldwin Borough. He plays the role of a 64-year-
old Khada in The Rivers Don’t Know, as a loquacious jokester. He
runs a community nonprofit as its Executive Director and co-
owns a language translation and interpretation services
business. He received a Diploma in Agriculture from Bhutan and
was a master’s degree in Education student in Nepal before
leaving for the US. He plays a little bit of mouth organ when free at home. Khara
was on stage in 1990 in Bhutan, acting in a short Nepali skit, and that is it. I thank
my parents who sent me to school despite their financial hardships, and now
my wife who is willing to add my family responsibilities on her shoulder and
send me to enjoy the stage.

JANE SCUTIERI TINKER (Zofia) is thrilled to be in The Rivers
Don’t Know, her third City Theatre production. Shows include
City Theatre’s Young Playwright Festival 2017 & 2018, among
others. She is currently on faculty at Carnegie Mellon University’s
Pre-College School of Drama and Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12, Theatre
Department. Many thanks to Michael, Clare, and Sheila, and to
my wonderful family for their unconditional support.

SERAP UZUNOGLU (Serap): is an ESL teacher with 18 years of
experience in Turkey. She is tutoring and interpreting for
immigrants here in Pittsburgh. She had founded Kardelens Fiber
Arts with a group of Turkish women who make embroidered
goods. Shes loves to meet new people and learn new cultures
and is inspired daily by her husband and their two daughters.

WHO’S WHO

SHÀ CAGE (Associate Director) is a renaissance artist/activist
who directs and produces theater and film. Her work has taken
her across the U.S. to Japan, South Africa, England, Bosnia and
Canada. Raised in Mississippi, she splits her time between
Minneapolis and Los Angeles and has been called a change-
maker and one of the leading artists of her generation. She also
writes plays and poetry and has experienced a successful career
as an award winning actor. Recent theater productions she’s directed include:
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Everybody, Joselyn Bioh’s African School Girls, Bob
Marley’s Three Little Birds, adapted by Michael J. Bobbitt. Recent films include:
the feature documentary for PBS/TPT titled Underbelly that spotlights healing
and activism in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death, Kiss the Tiger’s Grown Ass
Woman, horror short, You’re Home Now, and At the Corner of Experimental Doc
series. Seen last on stage as Lady Capulet in Romeo and Juliet at the Guthrie
Theater, she holds Emmy and Ivey awards, TCG and McKnight Fellowships and
is the recent Lloyd Richards New Futures Fellow with Cornerstone Theater based
in LA. She has been called a mover and maker, and has been using Art & Equity
praxis to consult and elevate Black and Brown narratives through Tru Ruts for
over 20 years.

NEPHELIE ANDONYADIS (Scenic and Costume Designer) is a
scenic and costume designer based mostly, lately, in Washington
DC whose recent projects include Seize the King (Alliance
Theater), Topdog/Underdog (WSC Avant Bard, Helen Hayes
Award), The Occupant (Theater J), As You Like It & The Odyssey
(Public Works/Seattle Rep), The Tempest (Pittsburgh Public
Theater), The Children (Studio Theatre), Lost in the Stars (SITI
Company), Pilgrims Musa and Sheri… (Mosaic Theater) and The Juliet Letters
(Urban Arias). With Cornerstone Theater Company, where she is an ensemble
member, Nephelie has worked in collaboration with communities across
California and beyond on A Jordan Downs Illumination, The Cardinal, Magic Fruit,
Jason in Eureka, Los Illegals, Café Vida among others. Regionally, her designs
have been seen at South Coast Repertory, Oregon Shakespeare Festival,
Playmakers Repertory, Center Theatre Group, and many others. Nephelie has
been a professor at the University of Michigan and the University of Redlands.
BS from Cornell University’s School of Architecture. MFA from Yale School of
Drama. NEA/TCG Design Fellowship. Completing her MS in Aging and Health, at
Georgetown University, in December.

CAT WILSON (Lighting Design) is excited to be working with
City Theatre Company again. She is the Assistant Professor of
Lighting Design at Point Park University, as well as a freelance
lighting and projection designer. Credits include work with
Goodman Theatre, Drury Lane Theatre of Chicago, Portland
Stage, TheatreSquared, Li Chiao-Ping Dance Company, Carnegie
Mellon University, 16th Street Theater, Rivendell Theatre
Ensemble, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, TimeLine Theatre, Chicago Symphony
Orchestra, The Joffrey Ballet Academy, Chicago Children’s Theatre, and many
others. She received an MFA from Carnegie Mellon University. CatWilsonDesigns.

WHO’S WHO

HOWARD PATTERSON (Sound Designer) is a Pittsburgh
freelance Sound Designer and a Point Park alumnus with a
bachelor’s degree in Theater Sound Design. He has worked on
many projects in and around Pittsburgh. Some of his local
projects were Homegrown 1 and 2, Dance Nation, Good Grief,
and You on the Moors now. He is happy to finally be back in the
theater making art for a live audience.
JINAH LEE (Stage Manager) has worked with Pittsburgh
Opera, Footlight Players at Indiana University of Pennsylvania,
CMU School of Drama Pre-College, Pittsburgh CLO and many
more. Her recent credits include Alcina, Don Giovanni, Honk Jr.,
Detroit ’67, The Drowsy Chaperone, Mamma Mia!, Newsies, In the
Heights and After the War Blues. She received an MFA in Stage
and Production Management from School of Drama at Carnegie
Mellon University and a BA in theatre from University of California, Berkeley. She
is delighted to collaborate in this production with City Theatre Company.
CLARE DROBOT (Dramaturg) joined the staff at City Theatre in
2015 serving as the Director of New Play Development and
Associate Artistic Director (since March 2020). A dramaturg,
playwright, and producer Clare has worked in various capacities
at Premiere Stages at Kean University, Laura Stancyk Casting,
Williamstown Theatre Festival, The McCarter Theatre, Play Penn,
and New Dramatists. Her work as a writer has been seen in
ArsNova’s ANT Fest and the New Hazlett Theatre’s CSA Series among others. She
serves on the boards of the National New Play Network and Brew House
Association. BA/BFA Carnegie Mellon University. Member of LMDA.
SHEILA McKENNA (Dialect Coach) is honored to work and
learn with friends new and old on this production. Sheila
teaches a variety of theatre courses for the Conservatory and
works as an actor, director, voice-over artist and dialect coach
here in Pittsburgh and online. Please enjoy the beautiful work
of this extraordinary company.

SAMUEL G.C. MUÑOZ (Fight Director) Sam’s work has been seen in Kenneth
Branagh’s THOR, Clint Eastwood’s Invictus, Off Broadway, Tony Award winning
Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Jeff Citation award winning Defiant Theatre,
Queens World Film Festival, Fargo Film Festival, Ravenna Nightmare Film Fest,
North Hollywood Cinefest, Breckenridge Film Festival, Pittsburgh Independent
Film Festival, Action On Film Festival, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Windy City Film
Festival, Second City Skybox, Improv Olympic, Virginia Shakespeare Festival,
Chicago’s Storefront Theatre, About Face Theatre, Circle Theater, Virginia
Shakespeare Festival, and Florida Atlantic Repertory. Muñoz is an Associate
Professor in Point Park University’s Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA),
Theatre Dept. X JMCM, CC, CC.

SPECIAL THANKS

Leslie Aizenman, Barzin Akhavan, Feyisola Alabi, Lais Alexander, Aadey
and Majuma Awad, Deena Aziz, Jason Babinsky, Ebtehal Badawi, Lauren
Bairnsfather, Jenna Baron, Brittany Bellizeare, Elisa Bocanegra, Andres
Chavez, Melessie Clark, Gretchen Costello, Betty Cruz, Nathan Darity,
John Paul Deley, Ananias Dixon, Shannon Donovan, Reg Douglas,
Allegra Ellson, Noorulhaq Fazly, Ryan Ferrebee, Josiah Gilliam, Parag
S. Gobel, Rev. Father John Haluszczak and Pauline from St. Vladimir,
Frankie Harris, Seraji Hassan, Heinz History Center Detre Library and
Archives, Veronica Jenkins, Patti Kelly, Peyton Klein, Miriam Laube,
Eric S. Lidji, Kristen Link, Jamil Mangan, Melissa E. Marinaro, Braxton
McCullum, Alaa Mohamad, Maryam Nadar, Kathleen Newman, Herb
Newsome, Kevin William Paul, Maria Polinsky, the RAD Board and Staff,
Tim Richart, Krystal Rivera, Barbara Rudiak, Yesmina Salib, Markia Nicole
Smith, Patrick J. Ssenjovu, Matthew Strauss, Andrea Syglowski, Tomi
Taiwo, Julie Teixeira, Bishnu Timsina, Sam Turich, Ujamaa Collective, Vic
Walczak, Drew Leigh Williams, Suad Yusuf, Katy Zapanta, Jeff Zeng, all
of the Pittsburghers with the courage to audition, and all of the many
community members who took the time to be interviewed or suggest
potential partners as part of the project’s development process.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

ARYSE began in 2013 as a grassroots effort led by local refugee youth and
college students who realized that the students they were tutoring, low-income
immigrant youth, were falling through the cracks. We organized the only
summer program in the region specifically tailored to the needs of immigrant
youth, which centered literacy development, community building, and
storytelling through the arts. Since then, thanks to the power of a passionate
team of volunteers, we’ve grown from serving 25 youth through one summer
program to reaching nearly 200 youth through 4 programs throughout the
school year. Our vision is for ARYSE to become an international model for
supporting immigrant youth as they transition into their new lives.
THE ALL FOR ALL COALITION POWERED BY THE GLOBAL SWITCHBOARD
is an action-oriented collaborative network that aims to advance immigrant
inclusion to create a welcoming region for all. The coalition’s action framework
is anchored in the ongoing implementation of the Immigrant Community
Blueprint: Helping Immigrants Thrive in Allegheny County and designed to
adapt to new and unanticipated challenges shared by the group.
GLOBAL MINDS INITIATIVE is a for-youth, by-youth organization created to
combat the issues of cultural intolerance and discrimination through an after
school tutoring program between English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) and
Native English Speaking (NES) students. Global Minds serves as an educational
support system for ESL students, while educating NES students about other
cultures, in order to create more globally minded young leaders.
LITERACY PITTSBURGH offers free educational programs for adults and
families in Allegheny County and Beaver County. Each year, we help nearly
5,000 people in the Greater Pittsburgh area improve their reading, writing,
math, English language, digital literacy, and workplace skills. Adult literacy
classes and tutoring move students from learning to earning and help them
succeed as workers, parents, and neighbors.
JFCS REFUGEE & IMMIGRANT SERVICES are known as a leader in providing
innovative and effective social service solutions to problems facing families
and individuals of all ages and walks of life. Services are provided and referrals
are made without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, place
of birth, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, age, handicap or disability.
WELCOMING PITTSBURGH is an immigrant, refugee and asylee integration
strategy launched by Mayor William Peduto in 2014. The Mayor’s Office is
leading implementation of the Welcoming Pittsburgh Roadmap, developed by
the community, through cross-sectoral partnerships. Welcoming Pittsburgh is
rooted in a commitment to ensure a more livable city for all residents
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF PITTSBURGH mission is to provide a pathway
for a more globally minded region, offering students and the community a
learning space that covers key international issues. The Council is a member
of the World Affairs Council of America (WACA), a network of more than 90
nonprofit, nonpartisan member Councils around the country.

PRESENTING PARTNERS

The Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD) in-
vests in Allegheny County’s quality of life through
financial support of libraries, parks and trails, arts
and cultural organizations, regional attractions,
sports and civic facilities, and public transit. With
half of the additional one percent sales and use tax,
RAD has invested more than $2 billion in our region-
al assets since its inception. An additional $2 billion has gone directly to the County and
its 128 municipalities for property tax relief and local government services. RAD is a
time-tested solution that works for the economy, for assets, for citizens, for municipali-
ties – for all. Visit radworkshere.org for more information.

Point Park University’s award-winning
Pittsburgh Playhouse reopened in the fall of
2018 in a new 90,411 square-foot center for arts
and entertainment that serves as an artistic
laboratory for the prestigious Conservatory of
Performing Arts (COPA) and Downtown
Pittsburgh’s newest home for arts and
entertainment. The Pittsburgh Playhouse is designed to be both a learning laboratory
for all Point Park students and a cultural asset for the community.
Cornerstone Theater Company has been
making new plays with and about communities
throughout Los Angeles and beyond since 1986.
Nationally recognized as a leader in community-
engaged theater, our plays celebrate many voices as we strive to include people new to
theater experiences as artists and/or audience. Combining the artistry of people with
many levels of theatrical experience, we act upon the conviction that artistic expression
is civic engagement and that access to a creative forum is essential to the wellness and
health of every individual and community. Our plays are staged in theaters, parking
lots, factories, schools and subway stations. Each venue is specific to its project and
community; audiences pay what they can so our performances are always accessible to
all. Visit Cornerstonetheater.org
Founded in 1975, City Theatre is entering its 47th season as
Pittsburgh’s home for bold new plays. Located in the historic South
Side on its five-building cultural campus, the company produces a
season of regional and world premieres; the renowned Young
Playwrights Festival, celebrating its 21st year; a season-long reading
series of new works in progress; and the annual Momentum Festival.
City Theatre’s mission is to provide an artistic home for the
development and production of contemporary plays that engage and challenge a
diverse audience. With an annual average operating budget of $3 million, City Theatre
is the largest performing arts organization not located in Pittsburgh’s downtown
Cultural District and is a constituent and core member of the League of Resident
Theaters (LORT), Theatre Communications Group (TCG), and the National New Play
Network (NNPN).

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFICERS
Alex Condron, President*
Nancy D. Washington, PhD, Vice President*
K. Scott Baker, Vice President*
Caitlin Green, Treasurer*
Matthew J. Galando, Secretary*

MEMBERS
David Betts*
Steve Carpenter
Judy Cheteyan
Tomé Cousin
Betty Cruz*
Holly Hatcher-Frazier
Kenneth A. Glick, MD
Marc Masterson
Michelle McCreery, Esq*
James McNeel
Delvina L. Morrow
Marcia Morton
Barbara Rudiak, PhD
Susan B. Smerd, PhD
Sandra Solomon
Nancy Traina
Tamara Tunie*
Deepak Wadhwani
Bria Walker

*Member, Executive Committee

HONORARY BOARD
Carol R. Brown

Norbert J. Connors, II
Robert. M. Frankel | In Memoriam

Ira H. Gordon | In Memoriam
Edward H. Harrell
Thomas Hollander
Clyde B. Jones, III

Gerri Kay | In Memoriam
Roslyn Littman | In Memoriam

David E. Massaro
Beth W. Newbold

Dee Jay Oshry
David L. Porges
Iris Amper Walker

PARTNER STAFF

Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University’s Administration
Garfield Lemonius.................Artistic Director, Pittsburgh Playhouse
Drew Martorella.......Assistant Vice President & Managing Director
Kim Martin.....................................................General Manager/Producer
Barbara Houston...............................................Playhouse Administrator

Cornerstone Theater Company Administration
Michael John Garcés.........................................................Artistic Director
Paula Donnelly....................................................Director of Engagement
Megan Wanlass.............................................................Managing Director

CITY THEATRE STAFF

Artistic Staff
Marc Masterson............................................................Co-Artistic Director
Clare Drobot..................................................................Co-Artistic Director
Monteze Freeland.......................................................Co-Artistic Director
Katie Trupiano...........................................................Director of Education

Administrative Staff
James McNeel................................................................Managing Director
Sara Green Williams.....................................................Director of Finance
Ryan Looke..........................................Director of Company Operations
Dianne Duursma..............................................Director of Development
Beth Geatches...........................Development Associate/Grant Writer
Nikki Battestilli..............................................................Marketing Director
Joel Ambrose......................Director of Ticketing and Patron Services
Jenna Wilkin.......................................................Patron Services Manager
Abigail Sarnacki.............................................................Ticketing Manager

Production Staff
Tony Ferrieri.............................................................Director of Production
Rachel D’Amboise.....................................................Production Manager
Brad Peterson................................................Sound and Media Engineer
Greg Messmer..................................................................Master Electrician
Madison Hack.....................................................Costume Shop Manager
Leah Blackwood.........................................................................Scenic Artist
Alexx Jacobs...........................................................Properties Coordinator
Harbour Edney...........................................................Production Assistant
John Brucker....................................................................Technical Director
Sam Karas......................................................Associate Technical Director
Sydney Dobbs.................................................................................Carpenter
Emma Cummings.................................................................Shop Foreman
Bob Follette...............................................................Production Volunteer

For this Production
Associate Director...........................................................................Shá Cage
Dramaturg...................................................................................Clare Drobot
Assistant Director.................................................................Amir Megherhi
Fight Director................................................................Samuel G.C. Muñoz
Dialect Coach......................................................................Sheila McKenna
Stage Manager.................................................................................Jinah Lee
Production Assistants.............Lauren Connolly & Reesha Agarwhal
Carpenters.......................................................Noah Glaister & Brad Keller
Community Engagement Intern....................................Amara Pedroso
Scenic Painter.......................................................................Ebtehal Badawi
Prop Artisans..................................................Kelly Parker & Ricardo Solis
Graphic Design............................................................Landesburg Design

DONORS

CITY THEATRE CIRCLE NEW PLAY CIRCLE Bettyanne & Jim
($15,000 +) ($3,000 - $4,999) Huntington
Carol R. Brown Leslie & K. Scott Baker Susan & Greg Kaminski
Tonja & Alex Condron The Family of Mindy Dolores Kara
Norbert J. Connors, Jr. & Sanjana Arthur J. Kerr, Jr.
Janet Rogala Dianne & Steve Carpenter Joseph Koscinski
David Betts & Dianne & Ron Duursma Patrick & Alice Loughney
Anne Mundell Catherine & Scott Ludwick &
Hayes & Patricia Stover Kenneth A. Glick, MD Mark Crisci
Nancy & John Traina Jean Anne Hattler, PhD Lawrence Martin &
Beth Newbold & Laura Penrod Kronk Matthew Wensel
Pat Winkler Marc Masterson & Mary C. McCormick
Tacy M. Byham, PhD Jenny Ewing Allen Pam & Ken McCrory
Michelle McCreery, Esq Anne & Thomas Medsger
PLAYWRIGHTS CIRCLE K. Oliver Rea Karen & Richard Miller
($10,000 - $14,999) Catherine & Ruthann Molloy
Judy & Michael Cheteyan Deepak Wadhwani Amy B. Morgan
Educational and Susan & James Morris
Charitable Foundation CENTER STAGE Laurie Moser &
The Estate of Robert E. ($1,000 - $2,999) Stewart Barmen
Williams Marellen Aherne Nancy & Stanley Cieslak
Marcia & Tom Morton Jane C. Arkus Family Foundation
Celine & Paul O’Neill Russell & Kathy Ayres The Scott K. Noxon
Kemp Powers Robin J. Bernstein Foundation
Susan & Peter Smerd Dr. Andrew R. Blair Eileen & John Olmsted
Walter Limbach William Bresnahan Elliott S. Oshry
Family Fund Laurie & Frank Bruns Mark T. Phillis
Nancy D. Washington, PhD The Burke Family The Thomas J. Phillis
Annette Calgaro & Family
Terrance Lewis Mark R. Power
DIRECTORS CIRCLE Bahar Bazmi Campbell & Richard Pietroski & Susan
($5,000 - $9,999) Stuart
Dr. Kerry Bron & Dean Campbell Mary & Chris Rawson
Jamini Vincent Davies Lauren & Daniel Resnick
Mr. Robert C. Levin Laura M. Deger Donald & Sylvia
Cooper-Siegel Family Jean Dexheimer
Joy T. Edwards Robinson Family
Foundation Edwin and Kathryn Clarke Foundation
Julie & Lew Gardner Richard Scheines, PhD &
Brian J. Gross Family Foundation Martha Harty, PhD
Thomas H. Hollander Emily Ernst Patricia Schroder
Clyde B. Jones, III Mark F. & Mary Kristi Rogers & Jody R.
Dr. Richard Kasdan Schurman
Ann Masterson McKinney Flaherty Stuart Sheppard
James McNeel Joseph & Kathleen Fox Preston &
Dee Jay Oshry & Bart Rack Matthew J. Galando Annette Shimer
Barbara A. Rudiak, PhD Betsy Graf Thomas & Deborah
John C. Schlotterer George Lowenstein & Stackrow
Sandra & Jeffrey Solomon Donna Harsch M. Ellen Tarpey &
Frederick W. Steinberg Rhoda & David Hartmann John Battaglia
Iris Amper Walker Linda & Brian Heery Mary Lou & John Terreri
Art Wiland Carol K. Henderson Tamara Tunie
David Zeve Mary Ann Hobson
John D. Houston, II

DONORS

Jeremy Wein/ Mary Clare & Howard Laurie Klatscher &
Play Per View Davidson Greg Lehane
Francis M. Vitale Falco DeBenedetti Fund John Kocur
Janet & Chuck Vukotich Barbara DeRiso & Elinor Nathanson &
Nancy F. & Don Newman Peter Kogan
Michael Weissman Ruth Deutsch Roberta & David
Philanthropic Fund Hallie & Joshua Donner Konefal-Shaer
Bruce & Barbara Wiegand John A. Dymun Betty & Bob Kripp
Arlene Carbone-Wiley & Dolly & Curt Ellenberg Prof. Hazel Carr Leroy
Dr. Clayton Wiley, MD Gus Engel & Ellie & Shelly Levine
Woffington Pittsburgh Annie Hanna Engel Elsa Limbach
Theaters Fund Stephanie & Fred Fall Katherine &
Richard Ferro H. Lewis Lobdell
SPOTLIGHT Paula & Bob Fey Dr. Erin M . Lopata
($250 - $999) Laryn & Moses Finder Dr. Paul & Dawn Lorincy
Anonymous - (5) Robert Friday Louise & Michael Malakoff
Viviana Altieri & Ann & Robert Carolyn Mariano
Tayfun Gol Fronduti, MD Janet R. Markel
J.R. Ambrose & Dr. John & Therese Demetria & Brien Marsh
Eliza Swann Gallagher Earla Marshall
Janice Anderson Colleen Geyer Joan & Charles Marstiller
Linda Argote & William & Margaret GhristTimothy S. Martin
Dennis Epple Keren Gilboa Caitlin Green &
Laura Arnold, MD & Sharon & Drew Martorella
George Arnold James Goldberg Cari & David Maslow
Susan Banks & Jamie Earl Barbara Broff Goldman The Karnoff & McDonald
Nancy & Sean Barrett Sue W. Golier Charitable Fund
Raymond N. Baum Jake Goodman & Sean Sheila McKenna
N. Beaumont Beard Shepherd Denise & William McNeel
Benedek Family Fund Dr. & Mrs. Richard L. Janice & Ernie Meade
Richard Berg Green Marilyn Meltzer
Diane L. Berman Joseph Grimes & Betty Minnotte
Bernadette Bishop-Pirollo Kimberly Sachse Sophia Monsour
Paul E. Block Joyce Candi Grove Jerry Morosco &
Pamela Bolkovac Art & Clare Guzzetti Paul Ford, Jr
Kevin Brewer & Ben Haden & Joyce & Clifford Mull
Jose Antonio Licon Dianna Ploof Terrence H. Murphy
Stephanie Bucklew Janice Harrison Shannon Musgrave
William R. Cadwell Lou & Roger Hasket Janice L. Myers-Newbury
Donald Carlson Courtney & Frank Carol & Richard
Sheila & Alvin Catz Horrigan Nathenson
Woody & Joanne Chetlin Robert N. Isacke, Jr. & Jeff Neubauer &
Janis & Kevin Colbert Bonnie Isacke, PhD Kitty Vagley
Estelle Comay & Raymond James Gail K. Neustadt
Bruce Rabin Janis & Jonas Johnson Carol Nichols
Amy & Michael Couch Mary Ellen Johnson Terry O’Reilly
Peter Counihan & Mary Donna Hansen & C. Prentiss & Lulu Orr
Sheeha Counihan Ralph Kemp Dr. William Otto
James A. Craft James Kincaid & Michael Parkinson
Charles Culbertson & Nita Motts Kincaid Richard Parsakian
Nancy Simpronio David Klahr & Louise & John Pavia
Pamela Weiss Laurie A. Phythyon

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Thomas & Frances Dulcie Sylvia Affleck Marilyn & Howard Bruschi
Rohrich Jean & Michael Alexander Gail & John Buchanan
Sally & Ned Ruffin Bonnie Anderson Allison Cahill
Debra & Donald Salvin Marcella Apter Cheryle E. Campbell
Richard Sandow & Wendy Arons & Yvonne Campos
Francine Rose Michael Perdriel Patrick Cannon
Mindy & Zal Sanjana Jay Aronson Christopher Capato
Marty Santalucia Ronna & C. Daniel Askin Julia & Andrew Carlson
Karen L. Scansaroli Earl C. Aussenberg Barbara & Bruce Carney
Joan Scheinholtz Teresa Babyak Christine & Peter Casillo
Karen & George Samuel Clyde Badger Lou Castelli
Schnakenberg Lydia Balogh Joan & Howard Charlson
Diane Schneider & Ulrike & Guy Battestilli Mary Lou Christie
Nancy Foley Bahar Bazmi Mark Cieslewicz
Marnie Schock Edwin H. Beachler, III Jill Russell
Dr. & Mrs. Gary Schurman Vernon Bebout Dr. Vicky A. Clark
Myrna & Lee Silverman Dana & Martin Beck Madelin G. Clements
Helena Ruoti & Dr. Marya Bednerik Tim Cline
Sam Simone Sandi & Peter Behrens Colleen & Tom Cocchi
Stephen Skinner Dolly Bellhouse Rosemary K. Coffey
Mary & Thomas SmolinskiLaura Benninger Sharleen Cohen
Jean Snodgrass Lori Benson & Jay Kuntz Lynne & Alan Colker
Henry Snyder Rosemarie Berman Rachel & Gregory Colker
Robert CT Steele & Patti & Sandy Berman Katherine Colville
Tony Hernandez Judith & Robert Kasey Connors
Mona & EJ Strassburger Bernardini Arlene & Troy Cook
Karin & Ron Talerico Prof. Jane Bernstein Gabrielle Corson
Jane Thompson Nancy Bernstein & Sharon & Jere Cowden
Dr. Edward T. Tomlinson & Dr. Robert Schoen Betty Cruz &
Dr. Carol Wooten Betensky-Kraut Josiah Gilliam
Hilary Tyson & Family Fund Dr. Charles Cullen
Charles Porter Tsiona & Alan Blitstein Rebecca Culyba &
Kellee Van Aken & Jane & Richard Block Barry Ries
Saul Straussman Jillian & Robert Boldin Richard Currie
Janice Wanke Susan Bonello Dona Curti &
Mark Weber Nicholas Bonesso & Alex Hauptmann
David Westrick Kendra McLaughlin Joe D’Alessandro
Marta & Phillip Wilkin Joy Borelli-Edwards Michele D’Angelo
Jon Withrow Tiffany Wilhelm & Nathan Roy Darity
Stephen M. Wolfe Kyle Bostian Jo DeBolt
Thomas Wyse & Bear Brandegee & Anthony DeCaria
Robert Neft Dr. Nir Kossovsky Nick & Judy DeGregorio
Jane Yanosick Jill Brethauer Claire DeMarco
Dr. Samuel A. Yousem Lynette Brooks Charles Denk
Linda Brown Suzanne DeWalt
FRONT ROW Linda S. Brown Adrienne K. Dickos
($100-$249) Sharon & Ken Brown Teodora & Bruce Dietrich
Anonymous (4) T.C. Brown & Ave Maria Dlubak
Carolyn Hess Abraham Victor Capone Steven Doerfler
Sharon & Robert Virginia A. Broz Esther Dormer
Abraham Jan F. Bruno Maxwell Dormer
Reginald L. Douglas

DONORS

Samuel & Judith Douglass Deborah Gordon R. Juneau
Kathleen Downey Pamela Grabowski Nancy Junker
Dr. Rita G. Drapkin Gail Lynne Gratton Dr. Susan Deakin Kabazie
Ellie Duursma Brian M. Gray Sheree Kaiser
Merel Elisabeth Duursma Meredith A. Gray Robert & Vicky Kamin
Ami & Nurit Elis Arnie & Kathie Green Portia Kamons
Marlene H. Ellis Laura Greenawalt Peter Kaplan
Rachael Ellis Barbara & David Katherine & Jon Karraker
Frederique & Adam Ennis Greenberg Rebecca Kasavich
Gloria & Robert Ennis Carol Sikov Gross Moisés Kaufman
Cyrus Erickson & Marvin & Lynne Gross Michele Kearney
Larry Mann Susie & Don Gross Kathy & Reverend
Kristin Erickson Irving and Aaronel deRoy David Keller
Deborah Eutsler Gruber Family Fdtn Peggi Kelley
Mary & Henry Ewalt Norton Gusky Maura & John Kelly
Peggy Lynn Ferber Lana Guttman Patricia Ward Kelly
Robert Ferguson & Barbara Hack Sean Kelly
Elizabeth Evans Ellie Jeffers Hall Michele Kerr
Thomas Ferguson & Jo Ann Haller Stefi Kirschner & Gil
Susan Ryan Ed Harrell Schneider
Lauri Fink & Mike Gable Joel Harris & Gloria Kleiman
Ellen M. Fisher Nancy Hoffman Jeff & Tracy Klink
Mark Fleischer Nancy Hart Lauren Kornick
Stephanie Flom Tracy Hawkins Carolyn & Randy Kakoff
Katherine Flood, MD Nancy Heastings Joni Kristo
Leland Floyd Dr. & Mrs. Fred P. Emily Krull
Elise Ford Heidenreich Patricia & John Kudlac
Harriet & Kenneth FranklinLizz & Eric Helmsen Karen Dorey Kuhar
Eric & Regina Frey Dara & John Henne Carol Hochman &
Sarah & Peter Friedman Mary-Jo Hennessy William Lafe
Michael Friedrich Mary Jo & Eric & Ann Landesberg
Dana Frishkorn Michael Hennessy Elizabeth Lang & Steve
Molly Frounfelter & Evonne & Michael Henry Shapiro
Jeremy Michalek Louise Herrle & Susan & David Laurent
Margaret H. Fuhrman Godfrey Molyneux Dr. Judith R. Lave
Sarah Gaffen Judith & David Herzog Meryl Lazar
Suzanne & Edward Alice & Martin Hickey Brian Edward Leach
Galando James Hieber Dr. Larry Leahy &
Thomas & Terri Galante Steve & Char Higgins John Van De Grift
Kathleen Gallagher Janet Hilderbrand David Lesko
Mark Gasparovic Mary Ellen & Paul Hilko Rita Levine
Alice V. Gelormino Rebecca Himberger Prof. Diane Litman &
Barbara Gengler & Velma & Stuart Hirsch Dr. Mark Kahrs
Randy Weinberg Robert Hoehl Judith & James Longo
Charlotte George Donna Hoffman & Charlotte & Randy Lott
Ryan Geraghty Richard Dum Annie Loub
Marcie Gerson Margie & Gary Hoffman Mary Ann & John Lovasz
Carrie Giest Daisy Jeffries Carol & Paul Love
Caren Glotfelty Dr. Deborah Landen & Kilolo Vera Luckett
Anita & Robert Gold Dr. Carl Johnson Marcia Luek
Carol & Robert Gomola Dr. Barbara Johnstone Janet Lunde
Candice A. Gonzalez Patrick & Eileen Jordan Margaret MacCall

DONORS

Eric MacDonald Dana Mueller Justin Romano
Livia Macedo Amy Myers Judith Roscow &
Nanci Maguire Helen Naimark Stephen Oliphant
Andrea & Glenn Mahone Yvette Nelson Sandra & Gerald
Denise Maiden Fed Noel & Rick Fredin Rosenfeld
Robert & Dow Malnati Molly Northup Bloom Susan J. Rossetti &
Jason & Beverly Manne Alison & Paul Oehler Curtis Woodhead
Beth Marcello Anonymous Cynthia Ross-Katz
David March & Randall Andrew David Ostrowski Mona D. Rush
Kesterson Cori & Dax Parise Christina Sabeh &
Ellen & Lewis March Sunwoo Park Robert Walter
Kathleen Marks Jo Ellen Parker & Stevo & Sal Caito
Elisa Recht Marlin Rick Mansa Carmella Salem
Brien & Demetria Marsh Scott & Kate Parker Merryl & Marc Samuels
Dan J. Martin & Dr. Minaxi Patel Janet Sarbaugh &
Cheryl Pinto Kimberly Patterson & Bill McAllister
Jeffrey & Linda Mates Dena Hofkosh Lisa Scales
Linda A. Mates Olivia Payne & Mathew Schaefer
Bill Maurer & Kirill Kiselyov Evan Schapiro
Carol Jean McKenzie Sigmund Pehel C. Scheftic
Linda Mauro Rev. Dr. Victor & Adina Schiffman
Hadassah Max Janice Peischl Jennifer & Scott Schmidt
David D. Maxwell Cynthia Pennington & Rose Scilla
Emily Mayo Christopher Donohue Kathy Scrabis
Janet McCall Rodney & Nancy Sara & Ken Segel
Kathleen McCann Permigiani Pauline R. Semans
Margot & Clyde McClellan Alex Petti Sister Joyce Serratore
Maureen & Ron McCollum Michael Pogue-Geile Kari Shaffer
Tricia & James McCormick David & Rita Pollock Dr. Anne Shaheen
L.E. McCullough William Powers Mabel Jeanette Shaner
Mark A. McDonald Frances & Mark Prus Elizabeth Shannon
Gale McGloin Mark Puda & Maureen Shannon
Brian & Sandra McInerney Carol Sue Johnston Steve Shapiro
Shirley McIntyre Teri and Antonio Pyle Mary Ellen Shea
Jan McKeag Mary Quigley John Shepard &
Kendra McLaughlin Mason Radkoff Barbara Mings
J. Kevin & Jocelyn Ralutz Hazel Shockey
Kristen McMahon Jessie Ramey & Barbara & Larry Shuman
Nancy & Joel Merenstein John Zimmerman Mary Lisa Siegel
Tracy & Karen Merrick Catherine Raphael Rhoda Sikov
Lauren Meyer Allison Reddick Larry Silverman
Christina & Adeline Rennekamp Larry Simms
David Michelmore Bonnie M. Resinski Noel Slater
Carol F. Miller Rebecca Ridgeway Kathleen Slencak
Linda & Richard Miller Jan Grimes Ripper & Ileane O. Smith
Richard Milstein Doug Ripper Linda Pell & Lindsey Smith
Becky Minich Kelsey Ripper & Lisanne Smith
Eugene Modic & Mike Zimmerman Todd Smith
Adele White Harriette & Dr. Thelma Snyder
Niveditha Mohan Ronald Roadman David Sogg & Lisa Parker
Vickie & Chris Motz Judy & Timothy Robison Marcia & Mel Solomon
Barb & Jim Moyer Andrew M. Roman James & Mary Lou
Southwood

DONORS

Elizabeth & Alma Wisniewski Stephen Ayraud
Jonathan Spatz Kyle & Katie Wolfe Jerad Bachar
Stuart & Mary Staley Gregory Youman James & Bonnie Bacik
Jeremy Stangl-Richardson Lindsay & Jennifer Ronald and Nancy Baime
Richard & Lauren Stern Zaltman Carol Baker
Ruth Still Paula Zawadzki Prof. Susan Balee
Joyce Stuber Marilyn Zawoyski Christine Balsley
Alison & Neil Styler Marla Zimmerman Aenne & Aaron
Harmony Sullivan & Nancy Zionts Barchowskiy
Justin Cummings Ronnie Cook Zuhlke & Steven Barilla
Martha Summerfield Fred Zuhlke Elizabeth Barker
Martha B. Summerfield Mary Barkman
Irene Surmik FRIENDS ( up to $99) Laura J. Barry
Tracey & Mitch Swain Anonymous (4) Sophie Batchelor
Irene & David Tabish Kelly A. Vignale Beth & Keith Battaline
Kathleen & Louis Testoni Mike Abney Nikki Battestilli
Mary C. Thomas Becca Ackner Karen Baum Anger
Tom & Judy Thompson Deborah Adams & Donna J. Bauman
Drs. Donna & Joseph Ravoira Joyce Bauman
Michael Tranovich Keith Adams Barbara Baumann &
John Trupiano Terri Denmom & Howard Aizenstein
Nancy & Gary Tuckfelt Gerald Aquin Jane & Matthew Baumer
Barbara & Malik Tunador Jamie Agnello Ellen Baxter
Marilyn & Joseph Turner Steven Ahlgren Elaine & Adam Becker
Catherine Meyers Tyson Diane Aiken Nancy & Alan Bedell
Thomas Valenza Charles Alcorn Coreen Begg
Malachi Walker Kelly Aldridge Carol Bengston
The Clarke Family Colin Allen Rick Bennett
Foundation Rick Allison Wendy Bennett
Dorothy L. Washington Joel D. Ambrose Susan Beringer
Shirley & James Weber Dr. Joe Ambrosino Joan & Keith Bernard
Elizabeth & James Ann & Paul Amoroso Thomas Bakaitus, Jr. &
Webster Kathleen & Elizabeth
Colleen Wedler Michael Andrews Bershok-Bakaitus
Kim Weild George Androstic Denise Bertetto
Melanie & Steven Karen Anger Francis Bertonaschi
Weisbord Catherine M. Angle Robert Beruh
Patricia M.Weiss Darlene Angle John Bettis, III
Evalynn Welling Shirley & Stanley Angrist Katherine Wilkins
Susan & Ray Werner Jennifer & Bienkowski
Ken Werner & Joshyua Anhalt Alison Bigler
Lynn Swanson Mary & Ken Antol David Blaushild
Alexandra West Aolin Aolin Penny Bloom
Judge R. Stanton Wettick, Vicrtor Aponte Erik Bodow
Jr. & Nancy Hazlett Susan Ardisson Alyson Bonavoqlia &
Joyce & Wayne Wiester Susan Ardison & George Wittenberg
Amy & Brad Wilks Joseph Decker Shannon Book
George & Patty Williams Alexis Argyros Adam N. Boone
Nichole & Travis Williams Andy Arnold Christina Bordini
Nicole Williams Lindsay Austin Lisa Borghesi
Helen F. Wingertzahn Cheryl Avicolli Alec Boright
Miriam & Stanley Winikoff Sharon Axelrod Michele Borkoski

DONORS

Holly Borland Kristy Cherry Amelia DeChicchis
Deborah & James Richard Chesnik Alma DeLucia
Boughner Judith K. Ciesielski Rocklynn &
Barbara Labbie-Bowman Ann Cipriani Edward DeMarco
& Robert Bowman Deborah Clark Louise DeRiso
Robyn & Sean Brady Michele & Garth Clarke Jacqueline Deshpande
Dr. Joshua Breslau Sigrid & Wilfred Cleland Caroline DeWalt
Claudia & Glenn Broman Donna Click Jose Diaz
Erin Brooks Katy Click Alicia DiBacco
Elizabeth Brown Jean Clickner & Ellen DiBiase
Lucille Brown & Jon Pushinsky Allison Diehl
Rochelle Rosen Joan Clites Dallas DiLeo
Stephanie & Peter Brown Diane Cohen Peter & Donna Dinardo
Arthur Kosowsky & Theresa Colecchia Linda Doernberg
Theresa Brown Robert Collins Christine Dolfi
Nicholas Browne Rene Conrad John Dolphin
Michael & Sakina Brunk Barbara Cornibe Colleen Donnelly
Sandra Budd Eryn Correa Alicia Donner
Morgan Bullard Cary Coughlin JoAnn & Lawrence Doran
Rosemary Bunker Anne Countouris Margot Dormer
Edward Burau Bryan & Kate Cox Carol Douglas
William A. Burgunder, Jr. Mary Cox & Lori & Thomas Dowling
Lisa Burke Bridget Quinlan Jane A. Downing
Samuel Burns Mary Coyne Clarence Dozier
Robert Burrows Patricia Coyne Donnella Drewery
Heather & Gary Burtch Dr. Nancy Crago Joyce Driben
Eric Buzard Dr. Brett Ashley Crawford Clare Drobot
Mary Ellen Byers Emeline Crawford Kelly Drum
Michael Byrne Ann Criss Nancy Dubensky
Dione Cahillane Rebecca Crivelli Tamara Dudukovich
Sandra Calgaro Amy Crosson Ryan Dumas
Terry Calloway & Leilani Cudal Nichole Dwyer
Jerry Burden Steve Cuden Dr. Catherine L. Eagon
Megan Campbell & Alison Culyba Steven Echenrode
Mary Serapiglia Lloyd Cunningham Lisa Edmondson
Sara Campbell Mary Pat Curran Janet M. Edwards
Naomi Canella Jeffrey Curry Linda & Lawrence Ehrlich
Frank Carbone Barbara J. Cush Margaret Eichner
Paula & Marco CardamoneMarija G. Cutlip Darla Ann Eisel
Michael Carelli Frances Czak Marilyn Eiss
Judy Caric Anonymous Paul Eiss &
Gina Carl Joyce Dambaugh Michal Friedman
Robin Carson Kathleen Dancho Kimberly El-Harris
Kathy Catalano Danielle D’Andrea Thistle Elias
Daniel Catanzaro & Suzanne & Richard Danks Abraham Elkoni
Craig McDonald Prof. April Daras Lisa Ellis
Laura Caton Diane Davis Paul Epstein
Rachel Cawley Julie Davis Amy Erickson
Charles Ceccarelli Susan Davis Libby Ernharth
Susan Cercone Michele de la Reza & Frank Estes
Joshua Chamberlain Peter J. Kope Bonnie Evans
Aurelia Cheng Arnold DeCarolis Susan & William Evans

DONORS

Frances & David Fall Elaine Gelb Lynda Harasty
Freddie Faraone Devon George Patricia Hargest
Anne Louise Feeny Sarah & William Getty, III Kiah Harrington-Wymer
Barb Feige Anthony Giancola Ann Harris
Janet Ferguson Kathryn L. Gigler Pam & Chris Harris
Ryan Ferrebee & Virginia Giles Mora Harris
Kevin Hanes Josiah Gilliam Shari Harris
Tony & Annette Ferrieri Julienne Giuliani Mahnaz & Ross Harrison
Kathi L. Finch Lisa & Paul Giusti Amanda Hartle
Marian Finegold Sarah Glascom Morris Natalie Hatcher
Leslie Fink Terri Glueck Lara Hayhurst
Paul Fireman Sarah Goeke Rebecca Heaton
Joan Fiset Gretchen & Ralph Goetz Joyce Hebda
Dina & David Fisfis Timothy Goetze Marci Heckler
Betty Fisher Sheila Golding Kathryn Heiser
Elly Fisher Leslie Goldstein & Shelley & Dean Helfer
Tami Fitzkoff Margie Bachman Alan Helgerman &
Jessica Flamholz Elizabeth Gombert
Ann Devlin & Meagen Good & Sandra LaPietra
Bill Flanagan Misti McKeehen Mara S. Hellman
Fleece Dr. Michael Goodhart & Paul Hensler
Dianne Fletcher Dr. Susan Hoppe Christine Herring
Maureen Ford Letitia & John Goodman Susan Hersh
Carrie Bessor & Roslyn Goorin Eleanor &
David Foreman Linda & Alan Gordon
Lisa & Michael Forgas Emanuela Grama Marshall Hershberg
Dave Forman Deborah Grass Monica & Adam
Anne Forrest Bill Graves
Molly Forrest Heather Gray & Hertzman
Mary Fortuna Charles Kannair John Hess &
Elizabeth Foster-Shaner Dr. Christina Greathouse
Linda Fowler Caitlin Green Sharon Beddard
Roseanne Fowler Jennifer Greenfield Nicolas Hess
Alison Francis Susie Gross Valerie Hess
Lynne & Mark Frank Rami Grossberg & Moses Hetfield
Helene Friedberg Monica Vandieren Ginny Hildebrand
Erica Friedman Barbara & Arthur Rebecca Hof
Karen & Jack Friedman Grossman, MD Tom Hoffman
Yael Friedman Hanna Gruen Shanna Hollich
Noreen Friel Natalie Guiler Lisa Holt
Ellen Doyle & Cory Gwin Judith Hoover
Lawrence Frolik Daniel Haas Carole & Stephen Hopey
Kathleen Froncek Suzi Hagen Catherine &
Jill Furman Chuck Half
Kathleen & Paul GabersonMalinda Hallett Thomas Hornstein
Darlene Gaddis Melissa & William Hallett Joan & Ken Horoho
Hallie Galgano Judith Hallinen Angelina Horst
Angeal Garcia Beth Ann Halloran Alan Houser &
Ruth & James Garrett Sarah Hamilton
Sharon Gaus Susan Hamilton Helene Gordon
Jeanette Geary Janel Hanmer LIsa Houser
Kelsey Geary Karen Hannon E. Hovland
Jeannette Hoy
Yvonne Hudson
Davrian Hunt
Mary Helen Hutchins
Elizabeth Hutchinson
David Immonen

DONORS

Joy Isaacson Jennifer P. Kirk Dr. Lawrence T. Lobl
Dr. Carrie Iwema Mary Lynn & Oleain Lockhart
Joann and Jim Jabour Frederick Kitner Marcia Logan
Lonnie Jantsch Amy Kline Meri Long
Frank Jaroneski Michele Klingensmith David & Cheryl
Jon and MaryAnn Jarvik Lauretta Kobasa Longstreet
Kay & J. Richard Jennings Caitlin Koerber Janina Lopez
Rosemary & Eileen Koerber Lindsey &
Walt Jennings Angie Komninos Edmund LoPresti
Kelsie Jepsen John E. Komninos Michael &
Ammie Jergenson Carolyn Kontos Nancy Loughead
Marianne Jew Drs. Hanita & Jane & Michael Louik
David Jobin Ram Kossowsky Kimberlee Love &
C. Denise Johnson Curtis Kovach Mike Seate
Diana R. Johnson Karen Kovach Ryan Lowe
Melinda Johnson Michael Kovach Patrick Lucas
Susan Johnson Anne & Paul Kowatch Robert M. Lucas
Catherine Jones Elaine & Carol Krasik Dennis Lynch &
Camille Jonlin Karen Krieger Barbara Dixon
Roberta Jordan Trent Kugler Cathleen Mack
Daniel Joudrey Adam Kupec Christina Mackeith
Barry Judd Jane & Christopher Lacey Donna Macsuga
Thomas M. Junker Elizabeth Lagnese Meara MacWilliams
Janet Kaiser Heidi & John Lamb Marlene Makstutis
Marya Sea Kaminski Cynthia Lammel Greg Manley
Cheryl Kampert Rebecca Lampert Emily & Kimble Marshall
Brandon Kaploe Karen Landis Kyle Marshall
Joshua Karelitz Jacqueline Lang Clarice Martin
Barbara Karp Corey W. Lankford Kristina Martin
George C. Kasich Brandy LaQuatra Mary Martin
Curtis Katz Suzette & James Large Rick Mary
David Kaye Kim Larsen Alexandra Masterson
Elzbieta Kazmierczak Roberta Lasto Kate Mastronie
Maureen Keane Adele Lawhead Darlene Matey &
Emily Keebler Jill Leahy Francine Matey
Perri Keefe Bobbi Jo & Jeffrey Leber Marita Mathews
Robert Keefer Gary Lefebvre Teresa Goeke-Mathews
Kristen & Matthew Keller William Lefler Patty Matwiczyk
Patti Kelly Joyce Leifer Tammy Maue
Mary Ruth & Ward Kelsey Kevin Lenzo Kaleigh Mauroni
Louise Ketchum & Kathleen Leonard Linda Maus
Even Goodman Julie Leslie Katherine Max
Bushra Khan Regina Levin Angela Mazza
Lisa Kiciekinski Evelyn Levine Todd McBride
Lisa Kicielinski Mary Beth Levrio Denise McCaskill
Patty Kicinski Nicholas Lewandowski Elaine & William
Michelle Kienholz Emily Lewis McCausland
Laura Kieras Joan Kidsker Maggie McDermott &
Ellen Kight & Steve WoodsRon Linden William Bates
Anna Kijanka Patti Lindsey Melissa McDonough
Pam Kilgore Kristen Link & Prof. Carey McDougall
Alex Kintz Konegger Andy Mulkerin Ann M. McHoes &
Bob Kleinmann

DONORS

Dr. Maureen McHugh Alana Moye Anne Parys
Dolores McQuaid Nicole Muise-Kielkucki Kenneth Pash
Karen and Bill McShane Greer & Gary Mulholland Patricia Passeltiner
Elise McVeigh Alexandra Mullins Irette Patterson
Kelly Mednis Chelsea Murphree Julian Payne
Linda Megela Dr. Donna M. Murray Rafiq Payne
Mary Alice Meli Kim Murray Brian Peiritsch
Pierre Melin Kimberly Musial Nicole Penberg
Devan Mercurio Teri Nagel Kathryn Pepper
Jill & Steve Merrill Edward & Noreen Nalitz Deb & Joe Petak
Karen & Brian Merritt Julie Nangle Brad Peterson &
Jane Messmer Linda Napoleon Laura Knouff
Lizanne Meszaros Cassandra Narkevic Kathy Pettibon
Carolyn Metting Torey Naylor & Joanne Phillips
Molly Metzler Richard Beuke Douglas Pickens
Larry Meyers Emily Neff Kate Pieratt-Webb &
Rachel Meyers Luanne Neff Clark Webb
Elizabeth Michael Ross Julia Nesbitt Sharon Pillar
Christopher Michael Harley Nester Anthony Pirollo
Christine Michaels Deborah Nichols Dr. Ruth D. Pisarcik
Josehine Mchnya Judy Noland Barbara Piskor
Katherine Mihm Jennifer Novelli Caroline Poirier
Rebecca & Edward Miller Katherine Nowak Rita & Daniel Poljak
Jeffrey Miller & Mary Patricia & Anthony Polley
David McDougal James Nowalk Beth Pomerantz
Lara Miller Allison Oczko Shay Port
Lisa Miller Paulette ODonnell Marilyn & David Posner
Miranda Miller Ashley Offman Kathryn & Jeffrey Powell
Nanette Miller Mary Ellen Okeefe Susan Powell
David Misch Christine O’Lare Sandra Preuhs
Gemma Mitchell Aradhna & Grant OliphantEllen & Jeffrey Primis
Rboert Mitchell Stuart Olmsted Denise & Edward
Joseph P. Moffitt Jennifer Onofray Prochownik
Carol Mohamed Deirdre C. ORourke Prof. Denise Pullen
Betsy & Bob Monroe Anna Osselborn Holly & Dan Pultz
Prof. Robert Monroe John Robert O’Toole Dr. Richard Purcell
Jamie Moore Martin O’Toole Lynn Purvis-Lund
Gwendolyn Moorer Robert O’Toole John Quattrociocchi
Vanessa & Paul & Peggy Outon Brian Quijada
David Morehouse Amy Overby Patricia Raffaele
Missy Moreno Ipek Ozkaya Dama Railsback
Ayisha Morgan-Lee Dorothy Packer Michele Rawson
Carol Morihlatko Will Page Jack Rearick
Dustin Morris Richard Pagnotta Shannon Reed
Jerome Morris Michele Pahnke Carol Reichbaum
Michele Morris-Donner Dyann & Thomas Bruce Paul Reik
Trudy & Gary Morrison Panepinto John E. Reilly
Mildred E. Morrison David Pankratz Amy Reiss
Madison Morrow Amy & Anthony Pardo Abby Resnick &
Whitney Morse Courtney Pardue Roger Day
Margarte Morycz Christine Parker Michael Rhodes
Therese Moss Paulie R. Parker Molly Rice

DONORS

Linda Richard Jeffrey Schmoyer Cathy T. Speicher
Leila Richards Ronald & Debra Susan Speicher
Cheryl Richardson Schneider Charles Spence
Carol Rigdon Ellie Schoenberger Katherine Kerr Springer
Jo Riley Phillip Schuller Upasana Sridhar
JoAnn Riley Elizabeth Schwartz Christopher St John
James Ritchie Lindsay Scott Patricia Stack
Alison Robertson Mani Scott Kathy Staresinic
Deborah J. Robinson Heidi Secord Cheryl Stauffer &
Lynne & James Robinson Stephen Segal Robert Dantoni
Leah Robinson Madeira Semins Francine Steger
Danette Rocco Gina Seneca Barb & David Steinberg
Andrew Rogers Andrew Sheiner Hanna & Michael Steiner
Ken Rom Barbara Shema Dr. Tim & Dr. Kimberly
Jessica Romanias Stevie Sheridan Steinhauer
Caryn Ronis Rochelle & Aryeh Susan Steving
Francine Rose Sherman Evan Stoddard
William Rose Linda Shink Eloise Stoehr
Deborah Rosen Laura Heberton- John D. Stofcik
Helen Faye Rosenblum Shlomchik & Dr. Mark Ellen Stolpe
Donna Rosenwasser Jay Shlomchik Jennifer Strang
Annmarie Rosland Gregory & Kathy Short Justin Statton
Joyce & Ray Ross Janine Sidoruk Dr. Fay Stricklin
Nancy Ross Harry Sill Alison & William Strome
Roger Rouse Dr. Saul & Barbara Silver Kristin A. Stumm
Dottie Roush Phyllis Silver Elizabeth Style
Betty Rowland Suzanne Silver Peter Su & Karen Dusen
Dr. Zarky S. Rudavsky Melanie Simko Paula Suhrbier
Robin Ruefle Daniel & Susan Simmons Ramona Sulkowski
Carolyn Ruffer Amanda Sinkus Beverly Sullivan
Laura Runnels Sarah Siplak Candace Sullivan
Janet Ruperto Aubrey Sirtautas Deborah Sullivan
Judith Ruszkowski Caitlin Skaff & Peggy Sullivan
Jane Rutkowski Brian Stoots Sarath Suong
Kara Mostowy Dr. Patti Skorupka Mary Sutton
Ina G. Sable Dr. Carol A. Slomski Natalie Sweet
Heather Sage Stella Smetanka & Carol Lynn Tabas
David Saint-Jacques & Kemal Mericli Aaron Tarnow
Kristen Stephen Bruce Smith Edward Tarzia
David Samuel Cotter Smith Tom Tatone
Roberta Sarraf Gail Smith Chris Taylor
Penelope Sayles Holly Coryell Smith Kathleen & Ronald Tekely
Barbara Schaffner Hack Nat Smith Laura & Gregory Teufel
Edward Scheid Nicole Smith Danielle & Noah Theriault
Beverly Harris-Schenz & Gloria W. Snyder Mark Thiel
Michael Schenz W Henry & Franklin Thomas
Leslie Scheunemann Mary Wynn Snider Marsha & Michael Thomas
Charles & Madeline Beth & Randy Soergel Jill Thompson
Schindel Marguerette Sokol Mark Tierno
Joyce A. Schlag John & Ingrid Sonnichsen Frank & Helen Todd
Sheryl Schlendorf Miranda Bartira Sousa Kyle Tomer
Sheila & Ralph Schmeltz Jessica Spears Kathy & Theodore Towns

DONORS

Melissa Trax Doug Eicher
Michael Trimm Jonathan & Elaine Widich
David Trimmer Rachel Wilkinson
Kelly Trumbull Beth Williams, Esq.
Lisa Houser Katie Williams
Patricia Trupiano Odies Williams
Ann Truschel Sara & Craig Williams
Susan Tsu Glenna & Robert Wilson
Gene Tuma Jill Witherell
Debora Turner Nora Wittich
Sandra & John Turner Mary Witul
Ann Ultsch Ellen Wolfe
Deborah Underwood Lily Wolff
Caryl Unseld Sharyn & Herbert
Stewart Urist Wolfson
Ann Urwin Jim Wood
Susan & John Van Cleve Thomas Woods
Patricia Vargo Amie Worley
Rosemarie Varsanik J. Taylor Wright
Paul Vasquez Eileen Yacknin
Claire & Melvin Vatz Sister Rita M. Yeasted
Dr. Elizabeth Venditti Barbara & Marc Yergin
Elizabeth Veri Karen Yost
Colleen Vermillion Cynthia Yount
Angela Vesco Kathleen Zabetakis
Barbara Vilanova Sandra & Howard
Anthony & Betsy Villiotti Zaharoff
David Vinski MaryAnn Zajko
Jon Volkman Susan Zelicoff
Pam Volz Bruce Zewe
Karen Wagner Kristina Zimmerman
Angela & Michael Wagner
Robert & Marilyn Wagner
Deborah Walker &
Paul Floreanciq
Tina Walker
Erin Walsh
Kathleen Walton
Amy Wander
Michele Wang
Anne Marie Warren
Lara E. Washington
Anne & Ronald Watzman
Brenton Weinert
H. Weinraub
Amy Welch
Deborah Wells
Ray Werner
Elaine Wertheim
Chad Wertley
Victoria White
Emily Whitney

AUDIENCE INVITATION

An Invitation to Participate:
By walking through our doors, we invite you to join our
community. You are welcome here.
Part of our mission is to challenge and engage a diverse
audience.
Feel free to laugh. To cry. To react honestly.
This is live theater. Our artists are living and breathing right in
front of you -- They need your reactions, not your distractions.
Bring your full self, but please ensure your actions do not harm
other audience members.
Please be an audience member that joins with others, that has
compassion for the experiences of others.
We’re in the same space. At the same time. This Is community.
2020 taught us that community is a privilege. 2020 also
reinforced that we need to do better. Historically, theater has a
culture of exclusivity.
Part of our anti-racism work at City Theatre is to break down
barriers that limit access to art. We ask you to join us in this
imperative work. We invite you to get to know our core values
and to read our organizational code of conduct.
We want to hold ourselves accountable. If you have a negative
experience in our space, we want to know. There are multiple
ways to call us in. You can:
• Speak to a house manager
• Or any employee present with a City Theatre name tag
• Email the staff EDIA committee at comment@

citytheatrecompany.org
We’re here. We’re listening.
Let’s build a better community together.

DONORS

STEEL GOLD
($100,000 +) ($10,000 - $19,999)
Allegheny Foundation Bloomberg Philanthropies
Allegheny Regional Asset The Anne L. and George H. Clapp

District Charitable and Educational Trust
Anonymous The Fine Foundation
Deloitte Consulting, LLP Giant Eagle Founation
The Heinz Endowments National New Play Network
The Hillman Foundation Opportunity Fund
The Pittsburgh Foundation Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
Massaro Construction PNC Charitable Trusts
PNC Financial Service Group
Group, Inc. James M. and Lucy K.
The Richard King Mellon
Schoonmaker Foundation
Foundation Claude Worthington
DIAMOND
($50,000 - $99,999) Benedum Foundation
The Grable Foundation SILVER
The Shubert Foundation ($2,500 - $9,999)
PLATINUM The Benter Foundation
($20,000 - $49,999) Byham Family Charitable
The Buhl Foundation -
Foundation
Frick Educational Fund Carmella's Plates and Pints
The Huntington National Bank Grantmakers of Western PA
Irene C. Shea Foundation Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
Laurel Foundation Landesberg Design
LUXE Creative The Tides Foundation
National Endowment
(Venturous Theatre Fund)
for the Arts W.I. Patterson Charitable Fund
Pennsylvania Department of BRONZE
(up to $2,499)
Education B Corporation
The Philip Chosky Charitable Carmi's Soul Food
Charities Aid Foundation
and Educational Foundation Citizens for the Arts in
UPMC/UPMC Health Plan
Hilda M. Willis Foundation Pennsylvania
K&L Gates LLP
McGee, Maruca & Associates, P.C.
Pollock, Begg Komar Glasser and
Vertz LLC
Starbucks - South Side
The Vault Taproom