CLAWS OUT: A Holiday Drag Musical

PROGRAM NOTE

A year ago, Shua Potter and I birthed the original bad girl of the North Pole, Mrs. Rachel
Claus in Santa’s Ted Talk. The drag cabaret act included spoof lyrics, a dazzling
costume change, and Christmas trivia that may or may not have been made up for your
comic pleasure. The performance genre of cabaret has soothed the masses during times
of unrest since 1881. Dramaturg Sarah Ollove explains that “Cabarets tend to pop up in
moments of socio-political upheaval. In moments coming out of or directly leading into
crisis... in moments where people need a release or joy.” I can’t think of a more
appropriate time to use this medium to induce joy, laughter, and clutching of the pearls.
Claws Out: A Holiday Drag Musical is born from the world of cabaret, camp, and drag
performance. Co-writer Shua Potter, composer Doug Levine, and I spent much of the
pandemic sending scenes, lyrics, and melodies to one another in a chain of emails that
run longer than 2020 – and when we dared to bring our heads up from the fog of the
world, we had an original musical. On the surface level, they’re simply feuding queens
vying for the title of Mrs. Santa Claus which comes with perks of youthful looks and a
wardrobe to make any “Real Housewife” jealous. Claws Out on the deeper level is a
commentary on what happens when the world we've come to love is turned upside down
and whether we fight or fly. Rachel fights. Roberta flies. And that’s just the beginning of
their shady journey.

When faced with the reality that our stage show had to become a movie, the design
team quickly adapted to our new circumstances as we directed our creativity to the
digital world. With the mighty talents of a fiercely dedicated creative team, green
screens, and story boards replaced the traditional set and director's prompt book. We set
out to create a piece of work that will certainly deviate from your normal holiday fare.
But nothing is normal this year, so why pretend? Prepare to experience familiar
references of Americana mixed with the bawdy humor that lives in drag clubs wrapped
in a Christmas bow. The only thing missing is your palpable energy which we can't wait
to experience when the time is best and safe. Happy Holidays.

Monteze Freeland
Associate Producer of City Theatre Company
Co-writer and co-director of Claws Out
Roberta

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

City Theatre is deeply grateful to the following community of volunteers

who support City Theatre’s mission, programming, and artists by donating their time,
wisdom, financial resources, and public advocacy. The work we do would not be possible
without their ongoing leadership and support.

PRESIDENT MEMBERS Delvina Morrow
Alex Condron† David Betts† Marcia Morton
Tacy M. Byham, PhD Barbara Rudiak, PhD
VICE PRESIDENTS Steve Carpenter Susan B. Smerd, PhD
Judy G. Cheteyan † Betty Cruz † Nancy Traina
Jeffrey D. Solomon† Lewis B. Gardner, Esq. Tamara Tunie
Kenneth A. Glick, MD Deepak Wadhwani
TREASURER Caitlin Green Nancy D. Washington, PhD †
K. Scott Baker† Marc Masterson, ex officio
Michelle McCreery, Esq. † Executive Committee Members
SECRETARY James McNeel, ex officio
Matthew J. Galando †

In 2018, by resolution of the board of the directors, City Theatre created an Honorary Board to
recognize the extraordinary service of previous volunteers and leaders who have been
instrumental to the organization’s continued growth and success.

HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS

Carol R. Brown Thomas Hollander Dee Jay Oshry
David L. Porges
Norbert J. Connors Gerri Kay, in memoriam Iris Amper Walker
Roslyn Litman, in memoriam Florence H. Zeve,
Robert M. Frankel, in memoriam David E. Massaro in memoriam
Ira H. Gordon, in memoriam
Edward H. Harrell Beth W. Newbold

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MARC MASTERSON JAMES McNEEL
Artistic Director Managing Director

CLAWS OUTPRESENTS

A Holiday Drag Musical

BOOK BY

MONTEZE FREELAND & SHUA POTTER

LYRICS BY

SHUA POTTER & DOUGLAS LEVINE

MUSIC BY

DOUGLAS LEVINE

STARRING

Shua Potter
Monteze Freeland

Monteze Freeland & Tony Ferrieri Howard Patterson
Shua Potter
Scenic & Props Designer Sound Designer
Choreographers
Madison Hack Frank Warninsky
Douglas Levine
Costume Designer Lighting Designer
Music Director &
Orchestrations Clare Drobot Human Habit

Caite Hevner Dramaturg & Script Supervisor Videography

Video Designer & Editor Ryan Looke

Production Coordinator

CO-DIRECTORS:
MONTEZE FREELAND & MARC MASTERSON

This New Media Project was created in partnership with

It was filmed at WQED Studios and Steeltown Entertainment Project.

CHARACTERS

CAST Monteze Freeland
Roberta/Blitzen Douglas Levine
Carole Claus Shua Potter
Rachel/Davontay

MONTEZE FREELAND (Roberta/Blitzen/Book/Co-Director) is a

multi- disciplined artist from Baltimore, Maryland and graduate of Point Park
University. In 2017 Monteze was named the Pittsburgh Post Gazette’s Performer of
the Year for his performances in Dreamgirls, A Christmas Story, East Texas Hot
Links, and Wild With Happy. Select acting credits include Audrey II in Little Shop of
Horrors, Kent in King Lear and Evan in Sweat. Monteze has directed for Pittsburgh
Playwrights Theatre Company, Prime Stage, Kuntu Rep, CLO Summer Academy,
Demaskus Theater Collective, Pittsburgh Public’s PlayTime: Online Series and City
Theatre Company. As a playwright his original musical Kalopsia (with Michael Meketa) received funding from
the Heinz Endowments culminating in a staged workshop produced by the New Hazlett’s CSA Performance
Series. Select writing credits include JH: Mechanics of a Legend (with Anya Martin), Santa’s Ted Talk, Fishy Woo
Woo, and the feature film House of Stones (with Maurice Redwood). Monteze is the current Associate Producer
of City Theatre Company. Dedicated to Robert and Roberta, my king and queen of camp.

DOUGLAS LEVINE (Carole Claus/Composer/Co-lyricist/
Orchestrator) is filled with gratitude for the opportunity to return to City

Theatre this year. Previous City shows include POP!, Sam Bendrix at the Bon Soir,
Hearts are Wild, Long Story Short and Intimate Apparel. His original scores have
been premiered by companies including: Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Microscopic
Opera Company, The Warhol, The Playhouse REP, Conservatory and Junior
Companies, Attack Theatre, Pennsylvania Dance Theatre, Pittsburgh Classical
Theatre, Pittsburgh International Children’s Theater Festival, Dreams of Hope,
Gateway to the Arts, Renaissance City Women’s Choir, Junior Mendelssohn Choir, Pittsburgh Musical Theater,
Opera Theatre of Pittsburgh and WQED FM. Heartfelt thanks to his cowriters for their boundless talent and
inspiration, and to City Theatre for their commitment to keeping theatre alive and sleighing! Levinemusic.com

SHUA POTTER (Mrs. Rachel Claus/Davontay/Book/Lyrics) is a joy

enthusiast with a penchant for performing. After graduating with a BFA in musical
theater from Point Park University, Shua performed in dozens of productions across
the United States, including the Broadway production of MARY POPPINS. In 2012,
Shua began working as a professional drag queen named Schwa de Vivre, creating
campy cabaret shows to keep everyone laughing. CLAWS OUT marks the first full-
scale musical Shua has written, bringing together his love of theater, drag, and
music in a way that's never been done before. Dedicated to LMJ. thatdragqueen.com

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WHO'S WHO

TONY FERRIERI (Scenic & Props Designer) Awards and milestones

include: nearly 41 years with City Theatre, The Carol R. Brown Creative Achievement
Award for Established Artist, New Works Festival Lifetime Achievement Award,
“Designer of the Year” by Pittsburgh City Paper and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette,
“Frankel Award,” “Fred Kelly Award for Outstanding Achievement,” “Harry Schwalb
Excellence in the Arts Award,” features in Live Design and Stage Directions, and
nearly 550 designs. Recent CTC designs include: One Night in Miami…, The
Roommate, Pipeline, Citizens Market, A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the
Gynecologic Oncology Unit at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center of New York City, Feeding the Dragon,
Hand to God, Sex With Strangers, Sister’s Easter Catechism, Sunset Baby, The Night Alive, Elemeno Pea, and
the world premieres of Mr. Joy and Smart Blonde. Other recent designs include: Feeding the Dragon for Hartford
Stage in CT and Primary Stages at The Cherry Lane in NYC; Clue, Sweeney Todd, Big Fish, Mary Poppins, Shrek,
The Phantom of the Opera, and The Little Mermaid for Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center; Perfect Wedding,
Pump Boys and Dinettes, The Toxic Avenger, The 39 Steps and First Date for CLO Cabaret; Uncle Tom’s Cabin for
The Pittsburgh Playhouse Conservatory; Miss Julie, Clarissa & John, The Piano Lesson, Dulcy and Fences for
Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company; King Lear, The Master Builder, The Winter’s Tale for Quantum Theatre;
True West, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, A Streetcar Named Desire for barebones; Scared of Sarah and A
Feminine Ending for Off the Wall; Tell it to the Marines for The International Poetry Forum; and You Say Tomato I
Say Shut Up! for Dana Phil Playhouse Productions. Other credits include designs for Bricolage, Jewish Theatre
of Pittsburgh, Carrnivale Theatrics, Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre, Emelin Theatre, Northlight Theatre,
Madison Rep, TheatreWorks, 1812 Productions, Playhouse Rep, Tuesday Musical Club, and Unseam’d.

MADISON HACK (Costume Designer) moved from Texas to Pittsburgh in

2014 after graduating from Oklahoma State University, before joining City Theatre
as a costume shop over-hire. Madison has since moved into the role of Costume
Shop Manager (2017). In January 2018, she made her main season Hamburg
Studio debut designing The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey. Her other credits
at City Theatre include: The Burdens (2019), The Santaland Diaries (2019), & The
Young Playwrights Festival (2016-2019). Outside of the theatre, Madison likes to
spend time with her partner Matt, working on projects in their home, and taking
care of their pets, Piper and Nala. www.madisonhackdesign.com

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CAITE HEVNER (Video Design & Editor) is a New York City based

theatrical designer, specializing in projection and scenic design. Broadway: In
Transit; Derren Brown: SECRET; Harry Connick Jr., A Celebration of Cole Porter. New
York: Bella Bella, Manhattan Theatre Club; Collective Rage, MCC; DISCORD, Primary
Stages; Ugly Lies the Bone, Roundabout Underground; Parade and The Scarlet
Pimpernel, Manhattan Concert Productions/Lincoln Center; My Mother Has 4 Noses,
Duke on 42nd Street; Baghdaddy, St. Luke’s; Triassic Parq, Soho Playhouse; Tail!
Spin!, Lynn Redgrave Theater; The Elephant in Every Room I Enter, New York Theater
Workshop Next Door; Orwell in America, 59E59. Regional: Alabama Shakespeare, Alley, Arena, Alliance,
Baltimore Center Stage, Barrington Stage, Cleveland Play House, Dallas Theater Center, Everyman, Guthrie,
Kennedy Center’s Broadway Center Stage, Long Wharf, Maltz Jupiter, McCarter, MUNY, Pasadena Playhouse,
Playmaker’s Rep, Seattle 5th Avenue, Studio Theatre, Syracuse Stage, Westport Country Playhouse,
Williamstown, Woolly Mammoth. Since 2018, Caite has served as the projection coordinator for Broadway
Bares, which raises funds for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDs, and was video production manager for the
recent Broadway Bares: Zoom In. www.caitedesign.com

HOWARD PATTERSON (Sound Design) is a Point Park Alumni with a BFA

in Theater Design. Originally from Philadelphia, he is now a freelancer sound
designer working around and outside Pittsburgh, Pa. Recent sound design include,
Homegrown (City Theater), Good Grief (Pittsburgh Play House), Inside Passage
(Quantum theatre), You on the Moors now and One Act Festival (Pittsburgh Play
House). When he not freelancing, he is a full-time security supervisor at a
pharmacy.

FRANK WARNINSKY (Lighting Design) has spent his career at WQED-TV.

He has been lighting television since Mary Rawson (Sweenie) and Hilary Bogden
did Summer Fun and WQED covered the Allegheny County Fair. He recreated his
work in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe and Mr. Rogers’ house for the Tom Hanks
movie A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. Other credits include in and outs for
the National Geographic specials and Once Upon a Classic, countless unpicked-up
pilots, and many other shows you’re all too young to remember. Frank is happy to
work with Marc Masterson again after 45 years.

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MARC MASTERSON (Co-Director/Artistic Director) has been a leader

in the American Theatre for over 35 years with a demonstrated track record of
artistic accomplishment, civic engagement, and organizational development. He
previously served as Artistic Director of City Theatre for 20 years and helped to
build the organization and its current facilities on the South Side. In a
distinguished career he has commissioned and developed over 100 world
premieres including Pulitzer finalists, Broadway and Off-Broadway successes and
notable works in the American theatre canon including A Doll’s House, Part 2 by
Lucas Hnath, The Parisian Woman by Beau Willimon, Vietgone by Qui Nguyen, Mr. Wolf by Rajiv Joseph and
Office Hour by Julia Cho. More than 50% of the new plays he has produced were written by women. Previously,
he served as Artistic Director of South Coast Repertory in California where he conceived and launched two
major initiatives for diverse voices in the American theatre, the CrossRoads commissioning program and the
Dialogos bi-lingual site-specific project. He served for 11 years as artistic director of Actors Theatre of
Louisville where he produced more than 200 productions and the Humana Festival of New American Plays.
Plays directed at the Humana Festival include works by Charles Mee, Wendell Berry, Craig Wright, Eric Coble,
Adam Bock, Gina Gionfriddo, Melanie Marnich, and Rick Dresser. Recent directing credits include Shakespeare
in Love, All the Way, Going to a Place where you Already Are, Zealot, Death of a Salesman, Eurydice and
Elemeno Pea at SCR; Cry It Out at Dorset Theatre Festival; Hand to God at the Alliance Theatre; Byhalia,
Mississippi by Evan Linder at the Contemporary American Theatre Festival; As You Like It for the Houston
Shakespeare Festival; and The Kite Runner at Actors Theatre of Louisville and the Cleveland Play House. He is
thrilled to back home in Pittsburgh with many friends and some of the best audiences in the world.

JAMES McNEEL (Managing Director) joined City Theatre as its Managing

Director in January 2015. He came to Pittsburgh after four seasons in the same role
at the Contemporary American Theater Festival in Shepherdstown, West Virginia,
where he was integral in the development and production of 20 new plays
(including 10 world premieres and four commissions). Previously, he served as
Literature Specialist at the National Endowment for the Arts focusing on grants to
nonprofit presses, magazines, and literary organizations, as well as awards to
individual poets, writers, and literary translators. While at the NEA he also worked
on the development of such national initiatives as Operation Homecoming, Shakespeare in American
Communities, Poetry Out Loud, and the National Book Festival. In 2005, James moved to New York City where
he was General Manager and project consultant for the arts management firm, The Center for Creative
Resources. At the Center, he worked with numerous individual artists and arts organization in all facets of
institutional development and was a team leader in the feasibility study, opening, and first year management
and operation of The Times Center, owned by The New York Times Company and designed by Renzo Piano. In
addition, he was Director of Development and Marketing at the historic Cherry Lane Theatre, located in
Greenwich Village. James holds a degree from Shepherd University and studied Arts Management at American
University. He is currently a board member of the South Side Chamber of Commerce and is on the national
board of the League of Resident Theaters (LORT), the largest theatre association if its kind in the United States.

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STAFF

ARTISTIC FOR THIS PROJECT

Marc Masterson Artistic Director Mickey Miller Videographer

Clare Drobot Associate Artistic Director Ryan Looke Production Coordinator

Monteze Freeland Associate Producer Clare Drobot Dramaturg &

Katie Trupiano Director of Education Script Supervisor

ADMINISTRATIVE Ken Karsh Guitarist
Brad Peterson Sound & Media Engineer
James McNeel Managing Director
Madison Hack Costume Shop Manager
Ryan Looke Company Manager
Greg Messmer Master Electrician &
Dianne Duursma,CFRE Director of Development
Prop Assistant

Natalie Hatcher Institutional Grants Manager Noah Glaister Prop Assistant

Kerry Shiller Director of Finance Andrew Homyak Master Carpenter

Nikki Battestilli Marketing Director Angela Baughman Assistant Sound Engineer

Joel Ambrose Director of Ticketing & Cheryl El-Walker Wig Artisan (Roberta)

Patron Services Shua Potter Wig Artisan (Rachel)

Jenna Wilkin Patron Services Manager Tru Verret-Fleming Makeup Artist (Roberta)
Shua Potter Makeup Artist (Rachel)
Kate Abel Box Office Associate

Alec Davis Box Office Associate TEACHING ARTISTS
Justin Gingrich Box Office Associate
Megan Hamm Box Office Associate Annie DiMario
Devan Mercurio Box Office Associate Rita Dorsch
Abigail Sarnacki Ticketing Manager Paul Fields
Amy Ehrenberg House Manager Ali Hoefnagel
Jena Grgurich House Manager Meredith Hoppe
Caitlin Leasure House Manager Tonya Lynn
Maggie Sulka House Manager Monica Stephenson
Noah Welter House Manager Maggie Sulka

PRODUCTION Lindsay Zappala

Tony Ferrieri Director of Production & CONSULTANTS
Resident Scenic Designer
Landesberg Design Graphic Design
Rachel D’Amboise Production Manager
Clayton Slater Design Program Design
Patti Kelly Resident Production
Stage Manager Human Habits Website Development &

David Maslow Associate Technical Director Video

Kristi Jan Hoover Photographer

Leah Blackwood Lead Scenic Artist

John Michael Brucker Scene Shop Foreman

Andrew Homyak Scene Shop Carpenter &

Production Technician

Madison Hack Costume Shop Manager

Brad Peterson Sound & Media Engineer

Greg Messmer Master Electrician &

Light Board Programmer

Harbor Edney Production Assistant

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

SPECIAL THANKS

Paul Byers
Eric Defade, Saxophone

Annette Ferrieri
Christopher Jovanelli
Kyle Leve, Riccardo Schulz: Recording Engineers
Steel Town Entertainment
Recorded at Vlahakis Recording Studio,
School of Music, Carnegie Mellon University

WQED

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Each Live Event for Claws Out will feature a different community partner. We hope you
will take a moment to learn about the important work these organizations are doing in
Pittsburgh.
Proud Haven: Helping LGBTQIA+ youth (ages 18 - 25) and adults experiencing
homelessness and housing instability in the Pittsburgh Region find resources and
housing options. proudhaven.org
PGH Equality Center: We serve as a bridge that promotes education, advocacy, and
social justice for all LGBTQIA+ people and allies in Western Pennsylvania.
pghequalitycenter.org
True T Pittsburgh: True T PGH celebrates queer people of color through creative art,
entertainment, resource sharing, and activism. Although we prioritize queer poc, our
services reach all facets of the LGBTQIA+ individuals. truetpgh.com

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DONOR BENEFITS

Introducing the “(Re)Open The Red Doors” Campaign

A fundraising initiative for City Theatre’s Future.
The Covid-19 pandemic has been devastating to the arts and culture
sector. City Theatre alone has seen a loss of nearly $2 million in revenues
from contributions, ticket sales, and other sources.

The Red Door Campaign – named after City Theatre’s iconic red doors
on Bingham Street – is the organization’s comeback strategy with a
simple goal:

To ensure that when it is safe to re-open to the public with indoor performances, City
Theatre has the funds necessary to do it right.
Established by the board of directors and members of the its Honorary Board, the Red Door
Campaign represents a fight for the future of City Theatre – it will combat this current global
emergency so that it does not serve as a fatal blow.

The prognosis is good—but only with your help.
Our online content – which has reached over 30,000 households – was experienced by folks
from across the country. We launched a new play commissioning fund and announced the first
recipient of the Kemp Powers Commission Fund for Black Playwrights, Pittsburgh native Ty
Greenwood. We created partnerships with City of Asylum, Point Park University, Alumni Theater
Company, and others, to create and share new plays.
With this release of our first-ever digital media project – the world premiere of Claws Out: A
Holiday Drag Musical, shot in Mr. Rogers’ old studio at WQED — we continue to innovate and
adapt. Then, just after the New Year, you and the rest of the country will experience the concert
film version of F*7thGrade and the virtual return of our Young Playwrights Festival.
With the early success of the Red Door Campaign, City Theatre has restored a majority of its staff
and invested over $75,000 in direct fees and payments to artists.

None of us know how long the crisis will be with us. But when it is over, we have every intention
of coming back stronger than ever.
Please join Campaign Chairs David Betts, Carol Brown, Judy Cheteyan, Alex Condron, and Beth
Newbold, as well as the board and staff, in supporting City Theatre with a tax-deductible
contribution today.

Your support means the world to us. And we need it now more than ever.

Contact Dianne Duursma at 412.431.4400 x278

or [email protected]
Or visit CityTheatreCompany.org/donate

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THE ANNUAL FUND
Each season, we go on a journey. You take a chance on plays you’ve never

seen before, often by playwrights you might not know. Our pledge to you is that we scour the country for
the very best work possible—plays that speak truthfully, passionately, and urgently (and, of course,
entertainingly) about the here and now. New plays are risky, but they’re filled with the excitement of the
unknown, too. City Theatre is deeply grateful to our community for helping to sustain our theatre year
after year. Donors acknowledged here made gifts between July 1, 2018 - December 20, 2019. Every
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Prof. April Daras Ms. Clare Drobot Dr. Thomas A Ferguson
Mr. Nathan Darity Ms. Tamara Dudukovich Thomas Ferguson and
Jamini Davies Barry and Aida Dugan Susan Ryan
Mrs. Ada Davis Mr. Garbie Dukes Ryan Ferrebee and Kevin Hanes
Brian Davis and Kathryn Albers Mr. Ryan Dumas Anthony and Annette Ferrieri
Ms. Diane J. Davis Mr. Edward B. Dunlap Mr. Richard Ferro
Ms. Susan Davis Ms. Leslie Oden Dunn Paula Fey
Dr. Laura DeCastro Leslie Dunn Robert and Marsha Fidoten
Ms. Michele de la Reza Ellie Duursma David and Margaret Figgins
Michele de la Reza and Merel Elisabeth Duursma Ms. Kathi L Finch
Peter Kope Ron and Dianne Duursma Moses and Laryn Finder
Gilbert and Ellen DeBenedetti Ms. Elaine Duvall The Fine Foundation
Ms. Jo DeBolt John Dymun Marian Finegold
Mr. Anthony J. DeCaria Ms. Donna Dzurilla Bernard and June Fineman
Mr. Arnold DeCarolis Dr. Catherine L. Eagon Jay and Ilene Fingeret
Ms. Laura M. Deger Mr. Steven Eckenrode Jack and Janice Fink
Judy and Nicholas DeGregorio Daniel Edelstone and Dodi Gross Ms. Joan Fiset
Mr. Charles Denk Edgerton Foundation Ms. Betty Fisher
Barbara DeRiso and Ms. Lisa Edmondson Mark Flaherty and
Donald Newman Mrs. Janet M Edwards Mary McKinney Flaherty

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Fleece Charlotte George and Ms. Caitlin Green
Mr. Mark Fleischer Shelley Elovitz David and Nancy Green
Ms. Dianne Fletcher Mr. Ryan Geraghty Donna and Jerrold Green
Stephanie Flom James Gergich and Lynn Griffin Richard and Dana Green
Dr. Katherine M Flood, MD Ms. Colleen Geyer Ms. Laura Greenawalt
Katrina Flora William and Margaret Ghrist David and Barbara Greenberg
Mr. Leland Floyd Mr. Anthony J Giancola Marjorie Greenberger
Ms. Judith Focareta Giant Eagle Foundation Mr. Anahid M Gregg
Robert and Anne Follette Ms. Carrie Giest Bernard and Mary Grimes
Ms. Elise Ford Ms. Keren Gilboa Joseph Grimes and Kim Sachse
Michael and Lisa Forgas Ms. Virginia Giles Mr. Brian Jeffrey Gross
Mr. Dave Forman Lisa and Paul Giusti Ms. Carol Sikov Gross
Ms. Anne Forrest Ms. Sarah Glascom Morris Mr. Marvin Gross
Molly Forrest Household Catherine and Kenneth A. Susie and Donald Gross
Ms. Jennifer Foster Glick, MD Howard and Benay Grossinger
Hillman Foundation David and Andrea Glickman Arthur and Barbara Grossman
Ms. Linda M. Fowler Virgil Gligor and Alicia Avery Mrs. Joyce Candi Grove
Ms. Roseanne Fowler Ms. Caren Glotfelty Irving and Aaronel deRoy Gruber
Joseph Fox Sarah Goeke Family Foundation
Miss Frauke Frahm Teresa Goeke-Mathews Ms. Hanna Gruen
Ms. Robyn Francis Gretchen and Ralph Goetz James and Constance
Harriet and Kenneth Franklin Mr. Timothy Goetze Guggenheimer H
Ms. Erika Freiberger James and Sharon Goldberg Ms. Natalie Guiler
Gus and Ann Frerotte Ms. Sheila Golding Mr. Norton Gusky
Regina and Eric Frey Ms. Barbara Goldman Ms. Lana Guttman
Mr. Robert Friday Ms. Sue W Golier Art and Clare Guzzetti
Mrs. Helene Friedberg Robert and Carol Gomola Barbara Hack
James and Helene Friedberg Ms. Candice A. Gonzalez Adam and Norma Jean Hahn
Peter and Sarah Friedman Megan Good and Misti McKeehen Mr. Chuck Half
Mr. Michael Friedrich Jake Goodman and Ms. Ellie Jeffers Hall
Robert and Ann Fronduti Sean Shepherd Mrs. Jo Ann Haller
Darlene Gaddis Letitia and John Goodman William and Melissa Hallett
Edward and Suzanne Galando Mrs. Roslyn R. Goorin Ms. Sarah Hamilton
Mr. Matthew J. Galando Alan and Linda Gordon Mrs. Kathy Hancock
Thomas and Terri Galante Ms. Deborah Gordon Ben Handen and Dianna Ploof
Ms. Hallie Galgano Mrs. Judy Goshy Cheteyan Ms. Melody Hannegan
John and Therese Gallagher The Grable Foundation Edward Harrell and Chas Pelusi
Lewis and Julie Gardner Ms. Pamela Grabowski Miss Kiah Harrington-Wymer
James and Ruth Garrett Ms. Elizabeth C. Graf Ms. Ann Harris
Mrs. Robin Garvin Mrs. Carolyn A Graham Chris and Pam Harris H
Mr. Mark Gasparovic Grantmakers of Western PA Eric Harris and Natalie Noble
Ms. Sharon Gaus Ms. Deborah Grass Joel Harris and Nancy Hoffman
Ms. Jeanette Geary Ms. Gail Lynne Gratton Ms. Shari Harris
David and Sherry Geis Mr. Bill Graves Janice Harrison
Ms. Alice V. Gelormino Mr. Brian M. Gray Mahnaz and Ross Harrison
Barbara Gengler and Ms. Heather Gray Ronald and Leslie Hartman
Randy Weinberg Household Ms. Meredith A Gray David and Rhoda Hartmann
Mrs. Charlotte George Arnie and Kathie Green Roger and Lou Haskett

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Ms. Sharon Hassick Ms. Angelina Horst Mr. Barry Judd
Ms. Natalie Hatcher Mr. Alan Houser Mrs. Nancy J Junker
Jean Anne Hattler, PhD John Houston K&L Gates LLP
Tracy Hawkins and Rachel Knopp Mr. Donald Howley Dr. Susan Deakin Kabazie
Ms. Lara Hayhurst Ms. Jeannette Hoy H. L. Bud and Jane Kahn
Ms. Luann Healy Ms. Yvonne Hudson Ms. Janet A Kaiser
Ms. Nancy Heastings Sharon Hughes-Morris and Rosalind Kaliden
Ms. Rebecca Heaton Jerome Morris Susan and Gregory Kaminski
Linda and Brian Heery Mr. Davrian Hunt Ms. Portia Kamons
Fred and Audrey Heidenreich The Huntington National Bank Mr. Brandon Kaploe
Mark Heine and Helene Bender James and Bettyanne Huntington Dolores Kara
The Heinz Endowments Dennis and Linda Hurwitz Katherine and Jon Karraker
Alan Helgerman and Mr. Mark J Husnick Ms. Rebecca Kasavich
Sandra LaPietra Thomas and Mary Hutchins Richard Kasdan
Ms. Mara S. Hellman Ms. Elizabeth Hutchison Mr. George C. Kasich
Elizabeth and Eric Helmsen John and Charlene Ingham Ms. Michele Kearney
Carol K. Henderson Intermediate Unit One Ms. Lorna Kearns
Henne Jewelers Mr. Bret Ioli Scott Keating
Mary and Michael Hennessy Irene C. Shea Charitable Ms. Perri Keefe
Michael and Evonne Henry Foundation Kristen and Matthew Keller
Mr. Paul Hensler Robert and Bonnie Isacke John and Maura Kelly
Ms. Christine Herring Mrs. Joann Jabour Ms. Maureen Kelly
David and Judith Herzog The Jack Buncher Foundation Patricia Kelly
Mr. Nicholas Hess James M. and Lucy K. Sean Kelly
Ms. Valerie Hess Schoonmaker Foundation Ward and Mary Ruth Kelsey
Alice and Martin Hickey Mary James Ralph Kemp and Donna Hansen
Mr. James Hieber Dr. Thomas James, III Arthur Jack Kerr
Mr. Stephen Higgins Ms. Lonnie Jantsch Mrs. Michele Kerr
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Jon Jarvik Louise Ketchum and
Hilda M. Willis Foundation Jean Ann's Angel Fund Eve Goodman
Ms. Ginny Hildebrand Elena Jelezcova Ms. Lisa Kicielinski
Ms. Janet Hilderbrand Dan Jenkins Ellen Kight and Steve Woods
Ms. Elena T Hilf J. Richard and Kay Jennings Ms. Anna Kijanka
Mr. R. Philip Hilf Walt and Rosemary Jennings Mr. Alex M Kindler
The Hillman Foundation Ammie Jergenson Stefi Kirschner and Gil Schneider
Miss Rebecca Himberger Mr. David Jobin David Klahr and Pamela Weiss
Ms. Janell Hinton Ms. Cecilia Denise Johnson Laurie Klatscher and
Stuart and Velma Hirsch Jonas and Janis Johnson Gregory Lehane
Alan and Laurie Hirschman Mary Johnson Gloria Kleiman Household
Ms. Mary Ann Hobson Ms. Susan Johnson Ms. Michele A. Klingensmith
Mr. Robert Hoehl Dr. Barbara Johnstone Tracy and Jeff Klink
Donna Hoffman and Hans Jonas Barbara Knowles-Pinches
Richard Dum Ms. Catherine Jones Ms. Lauretta Kobasa
Gary and Margie Hoffman Mr. Clyde B. Jones, III Mr. John Kocur
Mr. Thomas Hollander Mr. John P Jones Ms. Caitlin Koerber
Ms. Anna Hollis Mr. Gregory Jordan Eileen Koerber
Ms. Judith Hoover Mr. Patrick Jordan Peter Kogan and
Carole and Stephen Hopey Stephen and Susan Jordan Elinor Nathanson
Kenneth and Joan Horoho Mr. Thomas Joseph Candice L Komar, Esq.

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Ms. Angie Komninos Mr. William Lefler Ms. Nanci Maguire
Mr. John E Komninos Ms. Joyce Leifer Andrea and Glenn Mahone
Roberta and David Ms. Patricia Lennox Louise and Michael Malakoff
Konefal-Shaer Mr. Kevin Lenzo Mrs. Kathryn Malesic
Lauren Kornick Household Peter and Sylvia Leo Bernard Mallinger
Mr. Joseph S. Koscinski Prof. Hazel Carr Leroy Robert and Dow Malnati
Ram and Hanita Kossowsky Mr. David Lesko Ms. Virginia M. Mance
Mr. Curtis Kovach Miss Julie Leslie Jason and Beverly Manne
Mr. Daniel A. Krack Adam Levine Ms. Beth Marcello
Randy and Carolyn Krakoff Douglas Levine and David March and
Mr. Ben Kramer Lauren Braun Randall Kesterson
Carl and Elaine Krasik Ms. Rita Levine Lewis and Ellen March H
Ms. Karen Krieger Sheldon and Elinor Levine Ms. Carolyn Mariano
Robert and Elizabeth Kripp Ms. Mary Beth Levrio Ms. Kathleen Marks
Laura Penrod Kronk and Ms. Elsa Limbach Ms. Elisa Recht Marlin
Claude Kronk Mr. Ronald Linden Mr. Mark Marsen
Emily Krull Ms. Patti K. Lindsey Brien and Demetria Marsh
John and Patricia Kudlac Kristen Link and Ms. Earla F. Marshall
Mr. Trent Kugler Andrew Mulkerin Charles and Joan Marstiller
Ms. Karen Dorey Kuhar Diane Litman and Mark Kahrs Ms. Erin Martin
Mr. Adam Kupec Lewis and Katherine Lobdell Ms. Kristina Martin
Ms. Lisa M. Kuzma Mr. Oleain Lockhart Lawrence Martin and
Mr. Benjamin Seltzer Armand and Carole Lombardo Matthew Wensel
Jane and Christopher Lacey James and Judith Longo Ms. Mary Martin
William Lafe and Carol Hochman Mr. David Longstreet Mr. Timothy S. Martin
Ms. Samantha L Laffey Dr. Erin M Lopata Drew Martorella
Miss Diane M Lally Ms. Janina Lopez Ms. Abigail Martz
John and Heidi Lamb Edmund and Lindsey LoPresti Cari and David Maslow
Ms. Cynthia Lammel Paul and Dawn Lorincy Massaro Construction Group, Inc.
Eric and Ann Landesberg Charlotte and Randy Lott Mrs. Ann Black Masterson
Michael and Frances Lando Ms. Annie Loub Mrs. Kate Mastronie
Elizabeth Lang and Patrick and Alice Loughney Mr. Jeffrey Mates
Steve Shapiro Michael and Jane Louik Mrs. Linda A Mates
Ms. Jacqueline Lang Paul and Carol Love Ms. Marita Mathews
Ms. Kim Larsen Mr. Ryan Lowe Bill Maurer and Carol McKenzie
Bernard Latterman Kilolo Vera Luckett Ms. Linda Mauro
Earl and Marilyn Latterman Mr. Scott Ludwick Mr. David D. Maxwell
Laurel Foundation Mrs. Marcia K. Luek Mr. Todd McBride
David and Susan Laurent Ms. Janet Lunde Mr. Jay T McCamic
Judith Lave David Lynch and Dorothy Davis William and Elaine McCausland
Adele Lawhead Dennis Lynch and Barbara Dixon Ms. Margot W McClellan
Ms. Meryl K. Lazar Mr. Jim Lynch Mrs. Maureen McCollum
Thomas and Suzanne Lazaroff Ms. Margaret MacCall James and Tricia McCormick
Mr. Brian Edward Leach Mr. Eric MacDonald Mary McCormick Household
Mrs. Jill Leahy Ms. Livia Macedo Barbara McCracken and
Larry P. Leahy, DMD & Ms. Sydney Macejka Maryann Meglio
John Van De Grift Ms. Cathleen Mack Mrs. Barbara McCracken
Jeffrey and Bobbi Jo Leber Ms. Christina Mackeith Ms. Michelle McCreery
Mr. Gary Lefebvre Ms. Meara MacWilliams Kenneth and Pamela McCrory

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Ms. L.E. McCullough Ms. Alexis K. Miller Dr. Kathleen Musante DeWalt
Maggie McDermott and Barbara Miller Ms. Shannon Musgrave
William Bates Carol Miller Ms. Kathie Muzzey
Mr. James McDonald Edward and Rebecca Miller Mr. Barry Myers
Mr. Mark A McDonald Mrs. Jayme Miller Janice Myers-Newbury
Ms. Kathleen E McDonnell Karen and Richard Miller Edward and Noreen Nalitz
Ms. Melissa M McDonough Ms. Lara Miller Nancy & Stanley Cieslak Family
McGee Maruca & Associates, P.C. Mrs. Lisa Miller Ms. Julie Nangle
Ann McHoes and Bob Kleinmann Ms. Nanette Miller Ms. Cassandra Narkevic
Dr. Maureen C McHugh Mr. Richard Milstein Richard and Carol Nathenson
Mr. Brian McInerney Ms. Ann Miner National Endowment for the Arts
Ms. Jan McKeag Ms. Becky Minich National New Play Network
Jan McKeag Ms. Betty Minnotte Ms. Emily Neff
Ms. Sheila McKenna Mr. David Misch Ms. Luanne Neff
Ms. Janis McKinney Nick and Gemma Mitchell Ms. Julia Nesbitt
Ms. Kendra A McLaughlin Mr. Robert Mitchell Ms. Harley Nester
Mr. J. Kevin McMahon Eugene Modic and Adele White Mr. Jeff Neubauer
J. Kevin and Kristen McMahon Mr. Joseph P. Moffitt Ms. Cheyanne Neuenschwander
Ms. Susan McMahon Ms. Carol W Mohamed Ms. Gail K. Neustadt
Mrs. Denise McNeel Ms. Niveditha Mohan Ms. Dana Newman
Mr. James K. McNeel Bob and Betsy Monroe Ms. Carol Nichols
Mr. William McNeel Prof. Robert Monroe Ms. Deborah L. Nichols
Mrs. Dolores McQuaid Ms. Sophia Monsour Ms. Patricia Nicoletta
Dr. John McSorley Ms. Gwendolyn Moorer Fred Noel and Rick Fredin
Ms. Elise McVeigh Ms. Catalina Moreno Ms. Judy Noland
Ernest and Janice Meade Ms. Missy Moreno Ms. Marie Norman
Kelly Mednis Amy Morgan Mrs. Molly Northrup Bloom
Anne and Thomas Medsger Gerald Lee Morosco and Ms. Katherine Nowak
Ms. Linda Megela Paul Ford, Jr. James and Mary Nowalk
Ms. Mary Alice Meli Mr. Dustin Morris Mr. Scott K. Noxon
Marilyn Meltzer James and Susan Morris Mrs. Laurie O'Connell
Devan Rose Mercurio Mr. Jerome Morris Ms. Paulette ODonnell
Joel and Nancy Merenstein Ms. Michele Morris-Donner Alison and Paul Oehler
Jill and Steve Merrill Gary and Trudy Morrison Ms. Ashley Offman
Brian and Karen Merritt Delvina and Christopher Morrow Ms. Rachel Ogilvie
Ms. Jane Messmer Whitney Morse John and Eileen Olmsted
Lizanne Meszaros Thomas and Marcia Morton Stuart Olmsted
Taylor Kofron Meszaros Laurie Moser and Barb Ondo
Carolyn Metting Stewart Barmen Celine and Paul O’Neill
Donald and Gertrude Metzger Ms. Therese D Moss Opportunity Fund
Ms. Molly Metzler Ms. Alana Moye Mr. Terry O’Reilly
Mr. Larry John Meyers Barbara and James Moyer Mr. Andrew Orient
Larry Meyers and Holly Thuma Clifford and Joyce Mull Ms. Deirdre C ORourke
Rachel Meyers Ms. Alexandra Mullins Dr. Susan O’Rourke
Elizabeth Michael Ross Anne Mundell and David Betts CMU OSHER
Christine Michaels Ms. Chelsea Murphree Dee Jay Oshry and
David and Christina Michelmore Dr. Donna M. Murray Barton Rack Household
Ms. Josephine Michnya Ms. Kim Murray Mr. Dee Jay Oshry

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Mr. Elliott S. Oshry Ms. Laurie A Phythyon Mr. John E Reilly
Ms. Anna Osselborn Mr. Richard Pietroski Ms. Amy J. Reiss
Mr. David W. Oster Pineapple Payments Ms. Adeline Rennekamp
Mr. Andrew Ostrowski Mr. Anthony Pirollo Ms. Bonnie M Resinski
Mr. John Robert O’Toole Dr. Ruth D. Pisarcik Abby Resnick and Roger Day
Mr. Martin O’Toole Ms. Barbara Piskor Daniel and Lauren Resnick
Mr. Robert O’Toole The Pittsburgh Foundation Mr. Ryan Ricarte
Dr. William Otto Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation Richard King Mellon Foundation
Ms. Dorothy Packer PNC Charitable Trusts Ms. Leila J. Richards
Mr. Will Page PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. Mrs. Cheryl Richardson
Richard Pagnotta Point Park Unviersity Ms. Rebecca Ridgeway
Mr. Thomas Pandolfo Daniel and Rita Poljak Ms. Carol Rigdon
Mr. David Pankratz Mr. Anthony Polley Mrs. Agnes Riley
Ms. Sunwoo Park Pollock Begg JoAnn Riley
Mrs. Christine M Parker David and Rita Pollock Jan Grimes Ripper and
Jo Ellen Parker and Rick Manasa Jeffrey Lawrence Pollock, Esq. Doug Ripper
Scott and Catherine Parker Myrna Pollock and Charles Strotz Michael Zimmerman and
James Parrish and Mrs. Beth A. Pomerantz Kelsey Ripper H
Christiane Siewers Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano LLP Ms. Lori Rizzo
Mr. Richard Parsakian David and Gabriela Porges Ronald and Harriette Roadman
Mr. Gregory Parsons Ms. Shay Port Ms. Alison Robertson
Ms. Patricia Passeltiner David and Marilyn Posner The Donald & Sylvia Robinson
Dr. Minaxi Patel Kathryn and Jeffrey Powell Family Foundation
Kimberly Patterson and Mr. Mark R. Power Ms. Deborah J Robinson
Dena Hofkosh Mr. Kemp W. Powers James and Lynne Robinson
Mr. John Patzer William Powers and Sari Gruber Timothy and Judy Robison
John Patzer and Mary DuQuinn Mr. John Previs Anna and Jan Rodgers
John and Louise Pavia Jeffrey and Ellen Primis Mr. Thomas Rohrich
China Payne Claudia Pryor Household Mr. Justin Romano
Olivia T. Payne and Kirill Kiselyov Mark Puda and Carol Johnston Judith Roscow and
Rafiq I Payne Prof. Denise Pullen Stephen Oliphant
Janice and Victor Peischl Dan and Holly Pultz Mr. William Rose
Ms. Nicole M Penberg Ms. Lynn Purvis-Yund Ms. Deborah Rosen
Cynthia Pennington and Mr. John Quattrociocchi Gerald and Sandra Rosenfeld
Christopher Donohue Ms. Eileen Quigley Mrs. Donna Rosenwasser
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Ms. Mary Quigley Joyce and Ray Ross
Ms. Kathryn Pepper Mr. Brian Quijada Ms. Kendra Ross
Mr. Bill Perry Mr. Zachary Quinto Ms. Susan J Rossetti
Bradley Peterson and Mr. Mason Radkoff Mr. Dan Rossi
Laura Knouff Jessie Ramey and Cynthia Ross-Katz
Mr. Alex Petti John Zimmerman Ms. Dottie Roush
Thom and Carla Pfahler Steve Rawlings Dr. Barbara A. Rudiak
Household Mary and Christopher Rawson Ms. Carolyn Ruffer
The Philip Chosky Charitable and Ms. Sotabdi Ray Sally and Edmund Ruffin
Education Foundation Mr. Kevin Oliver Rea Mr. R. Douglas Rumbarger
Ms. Joanne Phillips Ms. Allison Reddick Ms. Janet Ruperto
Mr. Mark T. Phillis Ms. Shannon Reed Ms. Mona D. Rush
Shirley Phillis Household Ms. Carol Reichbaum Mr. Glenn Russell
Ms. Deesha Philyaw Mr. Bruce Paul Reik Ms. Mary Russell

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DONOR RECOGNITION

Christina Sabeh and Mrs. Gina Seneca Thomas and Mary Ann Smolinski
Robert Walter Ronald Senerius and Ms. Jean Snodgrass
Ina Sable Household Michael Madden Gloria Snyder
Russell and Ruth Sacco Sister Joyce Serratore Mr. Henry Snyder
Mr. Steven Sadvary Ms. Kari Shaffer Dr. Thelma Snyder
David Saint-Jacques and Mrs. Mabel Jeanette Shaner Ms. Lori Sobol
Kristen Stephen Richard and Linda Shaw Randy and Elizabeth Soergel
Ms. Carmella Salem Ms. Mary Ellen Shea David Sogg and Lisa Parker
Donald and Debra Salvin Mr. John Shepard Ned and Terri Sokoloff
Mrs. Trinity Kronk Samson Mr. Stuart D. Sheppard Jeffrey and Sandra Solomon
Marc and Merryl Samuels Ms. Stevie Sheridan Marcia and Mel Solomon
Zal and Marian Sanjana Aryeh and Rochelle Sherman Ms. Ingrid H. Sonnichsen
Mr. Marty Santalucia Scott and Kerry Shiller Mr. Ernie Sota
Ms. Kathleen Sarnacki Preston and Annette Shimer James and Mary Lou Southwood
Ms. Penelope Sayles Mark Shlomchik and Jonathan and Elizabeth Spatz
Ms. Lisa Scales Laura Heberton-Shlomchik Ms. Jessica Spears
Ms. Karen L. Scansaroli Ms. Hazel Shockey Cathy and Rick Speicher
Mr. Mathew Schaefer The Shubert Foundation, Inc. Joseph Spirer and Ada Davis
Mrs. Barbara Schaffner Hack Larry and Barbara Shuman Ms. Katherine Kerr Springer
Mr. Evan Schapiro Janine Sidoruk Household Mr. Christopher St John
Richard Scheines and Rhoda Sikov Household Ms. Patricia Stack
Martha Harty Barbara and Saul Silver Thomas and Deborah Stackrow
Joan Scheinholtz Ms. Phyllis Silver Mrs. Maureen Staley
Mrs. Adina Schiffman Arnold and Susan Silverman Stuart and Mary Staley
Charles and Madeline Schindel Mr. Larry Silverman Ms. Andrea Stanford
Mrs. Joyce A. Schlag Lee and Myrna Silverman Ms. Shyrl Stange
Ms. Sheryl Schlendorf Brian Simet Mr. Jeremy Stangl-Richardson
John Schlotterer Household Ms. Donna Simms Ms. Kathy Staresinic
Ralph and Sheila Schmeltz Mr. Larry Simms Staunton Farm Foundation
Scott and Jennifer Schmidt Samuel and Helena Simone C.T. Robert Steele and
Mr. Jeffrey Schmoyer Ms. Nancy Simpronio Tony Hernandez
George and Karen Schnakenberg Ms. Amanda Sinkus Mr. Frederick W. Steinberg
Diane Schneider and Nancy Foley Ms. Caitlin Skaff Mr. Michael Steinberg
Ronald and Debra Schneider Stephen Skinner Hanna and Michael Steiner
Ms. Marnie S Schock Ms. Kathleen Slencak Richard and Lauren Stern
Ms. Eleanor L. Schoenberger Peter and Susan Smerd Ms. Shannon Stevenson
Paul and Carolynn Schrading Stella Smetanka and George and Karen Stipetich
Brian and Lynn Schreiber Kemal Mericli Mr. Evan Stoddard
Mr. Robert Schurko Mr. Bruce Smith Ms. Eloise Stoehr
Gary and Carol Schurman Mr. Cotter Smith Mr. John D. Stofcik
Jody Schurman and Kristi Rogers Emanuel and Ilene Smith Ms. Roslyn A Stone
Ms. Rose Scilla Ileane Smith Hayes and Patricia Stover
Ms. Lindsay Scott Lindsey Smith and Linda Pell Edwin and Mona Strassburger
Ken and Sara Segel Mrs. Lisanne Smith William and Alison Strome
Morton Seltman Ms. Nicole Smith Ms. Joyce L. Stuber
Ms. Pauline R. Semans Philip and Susan Smith Ms. Alison Styler
Madeira Semins Robert and Ella Smith Mrs. Ramona R. Sulkowski
William Semins and Mr. Todd Smith Ms. Beverly R. Sullivan
Hattie Fletcher Mary Smolinski Ms. Candace Sullivan

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Harmony Sullivan and Masa Uzicanin Jonathan and Elaine Widich
Justin Cummings Mr. Thomas Valenza Bruce and Barbara Wiegand
Ms. Martha Summerfield Kellee Van Aken and Wayne and Joyce Wiester
Ms. Sarath Suong Saul Straussman Wigle Whiskey
Ms. Irene Surmik James and Deborah Arthur Wiland
Mrs. Mary Sutton Van Valkenburgh Clayton Wiley and
Tracey and Mitch Swain Ms. Nikki Vanda Arlene Carbone-Wiley
Dennis and Stacia Swanson Ms. Patricia Vargo Ms. Jenna Wilkin
Ms. Nancy Swanson Mrs. Rosemarie Varsanik Mrs. Marta L Wilkin
Ms. Natalie Sweet Mr. Paul Vasquez Phillip and Marta Wilkin
David and Irene Tabish Melvin and Claire Vatz Amy and Bradley Wilks
Mr. Aaron Tarnow Lisa Velten Smith Beth Williams, Esq.
M. Tarpey and John Battaglia Ms. Colleen Vermillion Ms. Drew Leigh Williams
Mr. Tom Tatone Ms. Angela Vesco George and Patricia Williams
Ronald and Kathleen Tekely Ms. Barbara Vilanova Mrs. Nichole Williams
Ms. Mary Ann S. Templeton Mr. David Vinski Travis and Nichole Williams
John and Mary Lou Terreri Ms. Pam Volz Ms. Nicole Williamson
Noah and Danielle Theriault Charles and Janet Vukotich Jacqueline Wilson
Mr. Mark W. Thiel W. I. Patterson Charitable Fund Ms. Lynda Wingerd
Mr. Franklin Thomas Deepak and Catherine Wadhwani Ms. Helen F. Wingertzahn
Ms. Karen A Thomas Mrs. Iris Amper Walker Patrick and Beth Winkler
Mrs. Mary C. Thomas Ms. Tina Walker Ms. Alma M. Wisniewski
Mrs. Jane Thompson Walter Limbach Family Fund Ms. Jill Witherell
Judy and Thomas Thompson Ms. Ronna Walters Mr. Jon Withrow
Tides Foundation Mrs. Kathleen Walton Ms. Nora Wittich
(Venturous Theater Fund) Ms. Michele Wang John and Judith Woffington
Edward Tomlinson and Mrs. Janice Wanke Mr. Kyle Wolfe
Carol Wooten Ms. Dorothy L Washington Lisa and Stephen Wolfe
John and Nancy Traina Nancy Washington, PhD Mr. Stephen M. Wolfe
Michael and Donna Tranovich Ms. Sheila A. Washington Toby Wolfe
Mrs. Joyce D. Trew Ronald and Anne Watzman Ms. Lily Wolff
Mr. Michael Trimm Mrs. Diane Lee Weaver Herbert and Sharyn Wolfson
Mr. David Trimmer James and Elizabeth Webster Thomas Woods
Ms. Kelly Trumbull Marvin Wedeen Thomas Wyse and Robert Neft
Nancy and Gary Tuckfelt Ms. Kim Weild Ms. Jane Yanosick
Mr. Gene Tuma Howard Wein and Susan Bails Mr. and Mrs. Marc Yergin
Malik and Barbara Tunador Mr. Brenton Weinert Ms. June Yonas
Tamara Tunie Ms. Patricia M. Weiss Dr. Samuel A. Yousem
Miss Debora Turner Michael and Nancy Weissman Mrs. Kathleen Zabetakis
Mr. John W Turner Ms. Deborah Wells Sandra and Howard Zaharoff
Ms. Cynthia J Tutera Kenneth Werner and MaryAnn Zajko
Ms. Catherine Meyers Tyson Lynn Swanson Ms. Marilyn Zawoyski
Hilary Tyson and Charles Porter Mr. Raymond Werner Ms. Susan Zelicoff
Ms. Ann Ultsch Mr. Chad Wertley Mr. David Zeve
Ms. Lyn Ultsch Dana and David Wettergreen Mr. Bruce Zewe
Ms. Deborah Underwood Nancy Hazlett and R. Wettick Nancy Zionts
UPMC Ms. Victoria White Shirley Zionts
UPMC Health Plan Ms. Linda L. Whitney Fred Zuhlke and
Ms. Ann Urwin Mr. Doug Eicher Ronnie Cooke Zuhlke

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THE “NEW GROUND” CAMPAIGN FOR CITY THEATRE

From October 1, 2013 to December 1, 2019, City Theatre raised over $3 million for the first two phases of
its capital campaign, allowing for the renovation of the Hamburg Studio (2014) and the construction of
the Philip Chosky Production Center (2019). City Theatre extends its since gratitude to the following
individuals, businesses, foundations, and public agencies for their support.

$500,000 + $50,000 - $99,999 $10,000 - $24,999

The Richard King Mellon Foundation Anne Mundell and David Betts Tonja and Alex Condron
Tacy M. Byham, PhD Tamara Dudukovich
$100,000 - $499,999 Dianne and Ron Duursma
$25,000 - $49,999 Cyrus Erickson
Allegheny Foundation The Gordon Foundation,
Allegheny Regional Asset District Carol R. Brown The Estate of Ira and
Judy and Michael Cheteyan Julie and Lewis B. Gardner Nanette Gordon
Educational and Charitable Jean Anne Hattler, PhD Brian Jeffrey Gross
Foundation Laura Penrod Kronk Jane and H.L. Bud Kahn
Philip Chosky Charitable and Mark R. Power Pamela and Kenneth C. McCrory
Educational Foundation The Thomas J. Phillis Family Susan and James Morris
Norbert J. Connors, Jr Sandra and Jeffrey Solomon Robert C.T. Steele and
Eden Hall Foundation Nancy and John Traina Tony Hernandez
Clyde B. Jones, III Iris Amper Walker Nancy D. Washington, PhD
Massaro Family Foundation Hilda M. Willis Foundation The Estate of Florence Zeve
Marcia and Thomas Morton
Beth W. Newbold and
Patrick Winkler
Redevelopment Authority of
Allegheny County

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$5,000 - $9,999 Candice Gonzalez LaVerne and James Short
Allen Hahn and Karen Keagle Mary and Gary Taylor
Barbara and Harold Bonnett Natalie Hatcher Angela Vesco
Tracy Brigden and Mike DelGaudio Katherine and Robert Hess Elaine and Leonard Wanzco
Tony and Annette Ferrieri Augusta H. Kairys Sheila A. Washington
Edward H. Harrell and Chas Pelusi Augusta L. Kairys and
Thomas Hollander Raymond Hartung IN-KIND SERVICES
June Yonas Susan and Gregory Kaminski
Joanne and James Keith Cadnetics Inc.
UP TO $4,999 Patti Kelly Covestro
Holly Koenig Human Habits
Jenny Ewing Allen Joseph S. Koscinski Landesberg Design
Carlyn Aquiline Kristen Link and Andrew Mulkerin Pittsburgh Stage, Inc.
Leah Blackwood The Estate of Roslyn Litman Renaissance 3 Architects, P.C.
Zinnia Blackwood Alice and Patrick Loughney
Sally and Richard Brigden Joyce and Daniel Majestic Phase I – Hamburg Studio
Elizabeth Brucker Beth Marcello renovation: roof
Megan and John Brucker Chris and Lauren Moore replacement, improved
John R. Cernelich Gerald L. Morosco and Paul Ford, Jr. seating, new tech booth,
Philip Cox Matthew M. Morrow and and equipment.
Tyler Crumrine Skyler Sullivan Completed:
Marilyn and Donald Dabkowksi Brad Peterson and Laura Knouff November 2014.
Jamini Vincent Davies Louise and Gordon Phetteplace Phase II – Construction of
Robert Dawes Jessie Poole-Van Swol Chosky Production Center,
Marlene Ellis Emily Price and Ryan O’Donnell parking lot improvements,
Frederique and Adam Ennis Jan Grimes Ripper and and new public plaza.
Paula and William Evans Douglas Ripper Completed:
Jeffrey Fuga Susan and Daniel Rosati November 2019.
Joe Gette and Mike Kellar Kari Shaffer
Matthew J. Galando
Catherine and Kenneth Asher
Glick, MD

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DONOR RECOGNITION

CORPORATE MATCHING GIFTS

Please check with your company’s personnel department to find out if your employer offers a matching gift
program.

If your donation and City Theatre (Arts and Culture) meet your company’s guidelines, the company cuts a
check to City Theatre for the same amount as the your donation (and sometimes even two, three, or four times
that amount!).

The following is a sample list of corporations with an employer matching gifts program. Those in bold
currently support City Theatre.

American Eagle Outfitters Eaton Corporation Insurance Company
American Express EQT Johnson & Johnson
Apple ExxonMobil JP Morgan
Applied Test Systems Federated Department MBIA
Avon Stores McKesson Corporation
Axiall Corporation Ford Foundation Merck
BNY Mellon GAP Corporation Microsoft
Boeing General Electric (GE) PepsiCo
BP (British Petroleum) GlaxoSmithKline Pfizer, Inc.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Google Pittsburgh Valve & Fitting
Car Max Hewlett-Packard (HP) PNC
Chevron Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield PPG Industries, Inc.
Citizens Financial Group H.J. Heinz Company Soros Fund Management
Coca-Cola The Home Depot Starbucks
Delta Houghton-Mifflin State Farm
Disney IBM Corporation Verizon
Dominion Foundation John Hancock Mutual Life Waste Management

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DONOR RECOGNITION

CORPORATE, FOUNDATION, AND GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

City Theatre extends its sincere gratitude to the following businesses, foundations and public agencies for
their leadership support. Gifts acknowledged here were made between July 1, 2018 and December 20, 2019.

STEEL ($100,000 +) GOLD ($10,000-$19,999) BRONZE (UP TO $2,499)
Allegheny Regional Asset District The Anne L. & George H. Clapp Actors’ Equity Foundation, Inc.
Anonymous Charitable & Educational Trust AMPCO - Pittsburgh Foundation
Bloomberg Philanthropies Edgerton Foundation B Corporation
Deloitte Consulting LLP The Fine Foundation Carm’s Soul Food
The Heinz Endowments Giant Eagle Foundation Citizens for the Arts in
The Pittsburgh Foundation National Endowment for the Arts Pennsylvania
The Richard King Mellon The National New Play Network Grater’s Ice Cream
Foundation Opportunity Fund JKS Financial
DIAMOND ($50,000 +) PNC Charitable Trusts K & L Gates LLP
EQT Foundation PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. Lawrenceville Distilling Company
The Grable Foundation James M. and Lucy K. McGee Maruca & Associates, P.C.
The Hillman Foundation Schoonmaker Foundation Mission Mahi
The Shubert Foundation Staunton Farm Foundation Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
PLATINUM ($20,000-$49,999) SILVER ($2,500-$9,999) Pineapple Payments
The Buhl Foundation - Frick The Benter Foundation Pollock Begg Komar Glasser &
Educational Fund Byham Family Charitable Vertz LLC
The Jack Buncher Foundation Foundation Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano
The Philip Chosky Charitable and Carmella’s Plates and Pints Smoke BBQ Taqueria
Educational Foundation Federal Home Loan Bank South Side BBQ
The Huntington National Bank Henne Jewelers Starbucks - South Side
Laurel Foundation Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield The Vault Taproom
LUXE CREATIVE Landesberg Design
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Massaro Construction Group, Inc.
Pennsylvania Department of Pennsylvania Brewing Company
Education Sarris Candies
Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation The Tides Foundation
UPMC/UPMC Health Plan (Venturous Theater Fund)
W. I. Patterson Charitable Fund
Wigle Whiskey

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DONOR RECOGNITION

‘IN HONOR OF’ GIFTS ‘IN MEMORY OF’ GIFTS IN MEMORY OF
BINGO O’MALLEY
Honor someone you love. Honor Memorial tributes honor special Given By
someone who loves theater. friends and family members. Anonymous
Eileen Quigley
IN HONOR OF IN MEMORY OF
IRIS AMPER WALKER SYLVIA & SIDNEY BUSIS IN MEMORY OF
Given By Given By THOMAS J. PHILLIS
Hans Jonas Dodi Walker Gross Given By
The Honorable Manny H. Smith & Shirley Phillis
Mrs. Ileane O. Smith IN MEMORY OF DENNIS DEAN
Given By IN MEMORY OF
IN HONOR OF CITY THEATRE Dodi Walker Gross & JOANN SCHLOTTERER,
BOX OFFICE STAFF Daniel Edelstone, MD A SWEET LADY WHO
Given By ADORED THE THEATER
Mona D. Rush IN MEMORY OF RUSSEL GRIES Given By
Given By Kathleen J. Marks
IN HONOR OF Dodi Walker Gross &
CITY THEATRE STAFF Daniel Edelstone, MD IN MEMORY OF
Given By MORTON SPECTOR
Catherine & Kenneth Glick, MD IN MEMORY OF FRED LEHMAN Given By
Given By Dodi Walker Gross &
IN HONOR OF ELLIOT HOWSIE'S Dodi Walker Gross Daniel Edelstone, MD
NEW JUDGESHIP
IN HONOR OF MARY MCGINLEY IN MEMORY OF THE IN MEMORY OF
JUDICIAL PRIMARY VICTORIES HONORABLE LARRY KAPLAN FLORENCE ZEVE
Given By Given By Given By
Jeffrey L. Pollock, Esq. Dodi Walker Gross & Arthur Jack Kerr, Jr.
Daniel Edelstone, MD Frances & Michael Lando
IN HONOR OF Dr. Bernard Mallinger
LAURA PENROD KRONK IN MEMORY OF JACK MARCUS Marc Masterson
Given By Given By Toby Wolfe
Jayme & Kevin Miller Dodi Walker Gross
IN MEMORY OF
IN HONOR OF AUDREY IN MEMORY OF K. TERRY CARSKADDAN
SILVERMAN'S 90TH BIRTHDAY BETTY JANE MARCUS Given By
IN HONOR OF AUDREY & RALPH Given By Dianne Duursma
SILVERMAN'S 65TH WEDDING Dodi Walker Gross & Barb & Jim Moyer
ANNIVERSARY Daniel Edelstone, MD Jan Grimes Ripper
Given By
Iris Amper Walker

IN HONOR OF TONY FERRIERI
(41 YEARS)
Given by
Barbara Rudiak, PhD

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DONOR RECOGNITION

THE IRIS AMPER WALKER FUND

Established by Dodi Walker Gross and Brian J. Gross in honor of their mother and grandmother, Iris Amper
Walker, in 2016, The Fund’s purpose is to distribute gifts annually on or near Iris Amper Walker’s birthday
(July 31). These funds are to be utilized by City Theatre to purchase a tool, office item, technology, or piece
of equipment that will make work performed by City Theatre staff easier, more efficient, and/or improved in
some way.

Donors to the Iris Amper Walker Fund Purchased to date:
as of December 20, 2019
• Projector for Presentations
Anonymous Joan Bluestone Landorf • Safe for Box Office
Phyllis Baskin Georgian & Sally Lazer • Digital Camera for Marketing
Brian Jeffrey Gross Sheila & Thomas Lieber • iPad for Staff and Patron use
Dodi Walker Gross & James McNeel • Hoists for Production
Jan Grimes Ripper & • Bar/Concession Equipment
Daniel Edelstone • Conference Room Furniture
The Ceisler Family Doug Ripper • White Board for Production
Dianne & Ron Duursma Regina & Stuart Shapiro • Emergency Lighting Upgrade
Hans Jonas Cynthia Tutera
Jane & Bud Kahn Iris Amper Walker

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DONOR BENEFITS

Become a donor today! Join the circle of influential theatre lovers whose donations

help us build sets, design costumes, house actors, and commission new plays by writers at the forefront of
the industry. Donor Benefits applied up to February 2020.

As of March 2020 as we all move through this uncertain time in the midst of COVID-19, relying on one
another for best practices and lessons learned will help us navigate through this together. When time
permits, City Theatre will review the donor benefits it is able to offer.

We thank you for believing in our Mission and for your unwavering support.

FRIENDS (UP TO $99) DIRECTORS CIRCLE ($5,000-$9,999)

n Acknowledgement in the playbill and All of the above benefits, plus:
on the website. n Attend three (3) private rehearsals.
n Coffee with the Artistic Producer.
FRONT ROW ($100-$499) n Private backstage tour with (2) friends with
the Artistic Producer.
All of the above benefits, plus:
n Advance notice of City Theatre events and PLAYWRIGHTS CIRCLE
performances. ($10,000-$14,999)
n Invitation for two (2) persons to attend one (1)
first rehearsal. All of the above benefits, plus:
n Attend four (4) private rehearsals.
SPOTLIGHT ($500-$999) n Coffee with Managing Director.
n Private backstage tour with (4) friends with
All of the above benefits, plus: the Managing Director.
n Invitation for two (2) persons to attend two (2)
first rehearsals. CITY THEATRE CIRCLE ($15,000+)

CENTER STAGE ($1,000-$2,999) All of above benefits, plus:
n Attend six (6) private rehearsals.
All of the above benefits, plus: n Attend six (6) private rehearsals.
n Private tour of the theatre for two (2) with the n Autographed cast poster of the World Premiere
Director of New Plays. production(s).
n Lunch with the Artistic Director.
NEW PLAY CIRCLE ($3,000-$4,999) n Private backstage tour with six (6) friends with
the Artistic Director.
All of the above benefits, plus:
n Complimentary parking at the theatre.
n Invitation to Annual Brunch
(Last Sunday in May).
n Attend two (2) private rehearsals.

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