Live from the Edge

OCTOBER 9 – 31 2021

CREATED AND PERFORMED BY

UNIVERSES

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book, music, and lyrics by MATT SCHATZ
directed by REGINALD L. DOUGLAS
music directed by DOUGLAS LEVINE
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FROM THE CO-ARTISTIC DIRECTORS

After nearly two years, we are thrilled to open City’s big red doors
to our beloved audience once again. We have not been idle. During the

shutdown, we have experimented with different ways to tell stories, both digital and live.
We have commissioned plays and work-shopped them, we have paid hundreds of artists
on multiple projects and built community in new ways. Our campus has been spruced up
and made safer. We have taken the time to deeply question and examine our values and
our purpose and we have made changes to reflect how we live out those values. We have
worked diligently to learn all that we can about how to keep our audiences, artists, and
staff safe as we prepared for this day- celebrating the return of live performance in our
venues. Welcome back and thank you for staying with us!

As the newly appointed artistic leadership team at City Theatre, we are thrilled about the
future. We commit to the power of collective imagination and the principles that guide
us: Collaboration, Community, and Creativity. We strive to center Equity, Diversity,
Inclusion and Accessibility in everything that we do and have made systematic changes
to reflect that. We believe in building a better community through art and we know that
our audiences are a critical part of how we continue to grow. We welcome you into these
conversations and invite you to participate. The work of building a just society is
continual while we still have much to learn and accomplish will do this together!

Most importantly, there are artists and stories that we can’t wait to share. Universes: Live
From The Edge is the powerhouse celebration that kicks us off. These pioneering
performers have impacted the American theatre for over twenty years and have redefined
theatrical story-telling in many ways. What better way to celebrate the re-opening of our
Big Red Doors than with these gifted performers! There is so much great theatre ahead.
The shutdown has challenged us all to think about what matters. We have our answer:
You do!

Marc Masterson Clare Drobot Monteze Freeland

Vision, Mission, Core Values 3

Mission:
To provide an artistic home for the development and production of
contemporary plays that engage and challenge a diverse audience.

Vision:
To be the finest mid-sized theater in America.

Core Values:
Community | Collaboration | Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility | Creativity

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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 L. Morrow †
Alex Condron † David Betts † Marcia Morton
Steve Carpenter Barbara Rudiak, PhD
VICE PRESIDENTS Judy Cheteyan Susan B. Smerd, PhD
Nancy D. Washington, PhD, † Tomé Cousin Sandra Solomon
K. Scott Baker † Betty Cruz Nancy Traina
Holly Hatcher-Frazier Tamara Tunie †
TREASURER Kenneth A. Glick, MD Deepak Wadhwani
Caitlin Green † Marc Masterson Bria Walker
Michelle McCreery, Esq †
SECRETARY James McNeel † Executive Committee Members
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 Edward H. Harrell Beth W. Newbold
Tacy Byham, Ph.D. Dee Jay Oshry
Norbert J. Connors, II Thomas Hollander David L. Porges
Robert M. Frankel, in memoriam Jeffrey Solomon
Ira H. Gordon, in memoriam Clyde B. Jones, III Iris Amper Walker

Gerri Kay, in memoriam
Roslyn Litman, in memoriam
David E. Massaro

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should be worn at all times when indoors at City Theatre.

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PRESENTS

CREATED AND PERFORMED BY

UNIVERSES

STARRING

Chris Mansa
Asia Mark
Nate John Mark
NSangou Njikam
Sophia Ramos
Steven Sapp
Mildred Ruiz-Sapp

Taylor K. Meszaros* Greg Messmer Brad Peterson

Stage Manager Lighting Design Sound Design

October 9 – 31, 2021
No intermission

* Member of Actors’ Equity Association

This production is dedicated to the City Theatre audience.
Thank you for sticking with us over the last 19 months – we've missed you! Welcome back.

WHO'S WHO

CHRIS MANSA (Performer) is an Actor/Poet/Filmmaker. I thank God for every

opportunity to align purpose with passion and tell stories for a living. Member of
Universes; from Detroit, MI. Graduate of WMU (BFA:Acting) and UC Irvine (MFA:
Acting). Previous acting credits include: Guest Star role in Chicago Fire; Fortinbras/
Bernardo in Hamlet and Ensemble in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
at Utah Shakespeare Festival; Macbeth in Macbeth and Lord Aster in Peter and the
Starcatcher at Lyric Rep Theatre; UNIVERSES’ Live from the Edge at Kingsbury Hall;
UNIVERSES’ Ameriville at Western Michigan University; Emile Daniel’s Cane River
King by Jeremy Llorence at Victory Gardens Theatre; Orion Fourth and Long by Jeremy
Llorence (Kalamazoo Piano Company).

ASIA MARK (Performer) is an Artist and Youth Development Professional from

Detroit, MI. A member of Universes Theatre Company. Former Actress at the Oregon
Shakespeare Festival: (UniSon, Shakespeare in Love) Playwright: AmericUS
(Cincinnati playhouse) Mamma. Wife. Lover of all things creative.

NSANGOU NJIKAM (Performer) is an actor, playwright and Hip Hop Theatre

artist originally from Baltimore, MD. His writing credits include Syncing Ink,
Re:Definition, When We Left parts 1 & 2, Freaky Dee, Baby, I.D. and he is one of seven
writers of Hands Up: Seven Plays; Seven Testimonials. Acting credits include Syncing
Ink (Alley Theatre/Flea Theater), Re:Definition (LaMama), Henry V (Classical Theatre
of Harlem), Deep Azure (Congo Square Theatre) NSangou’s first play Re:Definition
(Hip Hop Theatre Festival) was developed and directed by Chadwick Boseman. His
work in Hands Up has been performed around the country, and will return in 2021 as
a production at The Alliance Theater. NSangou has also written for and collaborated with Grammy Award winner
Common, specifically on his Audible.com project “BlueBird Memories”, the 2020 NBA All Star Game and the
Audible interview series Mindpower Mixtape. NSangou’s latest piece, Freaky Dee, Baby, was recently performed
at the Williamstown Theatre Festival. His Hip Hop Theatre play, I.D. (commission by Penn State University) pre-
miered at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, South Africa. NSangou is a member of the 2015 Emerging
Writers Group at the Public Theater as well as a member of UNIVERSES. He received his BFA in Acting from
Howard University. After tracing his African ancestry, he received his name from the Bamum King in Cameroon.
He is represented by A3 Agency. He currently resides in New York City.

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WHO'S WHO

NATE MARK (Performer) is originally from Grand Rapids, MI. He attended

Western Michigan University where he graduated with a University Studies degree
with a focus on Communication, Business, and English. He has always had a passion
for performance and poetry which he satiated by hosting events on campus to create
platforms for artists like myself to be heard and seen. After undergrad, he began an
audience development assistantship at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival where he
was later introduced to performing Shakespeare with the OSF school tour. He has
since joined Universes theatre ensemble, performed in Shakespeare tours around the
country and is now living as an actor and playwright in Detroit, MI. He plans to
attending Grad School to pursue an MFA in Acting. Follow him on Instagram and the
Twitters! @natejohnmark

SOPHIA RAMOS (Performer) Born in the Bronx, New York, Sophia cut her teeth

as a member of the NYC hard rock band Sophia’s Toy who were signed to Sony/Epic
Record. With a commanding, snarling stage presence, Sophia was soon named “Best
Undiscovered Artist” by VH1, and was awarded the Abe Olman Excellence in
Songwriting scholarship from The National Academy of Popular Music. She has col-
laborated with the likes of Metallica’s Jason Newstead, Psychotica, and Joey Ramone,
and performed as a vocalist with an incredible variety of artists, including Rod
Stewart, Government Mule, Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson and Jefferson Starship.
Sophia is a veteran live and studio vocalist and voiceover artist. Her talents in both English and Spanish have
been employed in countless commercials and jingles. Sophia has released two CDs, Her Majesty and Revelator,
with New Yorker magazine hailing; “Sophia Ramos' music defies stereotypes - Pure Rock n Roll enthusiasm.”
Sophia performed at Berkeley Repertory Theatre 2014 and The Public Theater in New York City 2016, in the
ensemble cast of Party People created/produced by UNIVERSES and directed by Liesl Tommy. She went on to work
with Liesl Tommy in STC production of Macbeth (2017) and Huntington Theater production of Top Girls (2018).
She has performed “concert happenings” with UNIVERSES since 2018 and finds joy in the freedom and honesty
UNIVERSES brings to theater and storytelling.

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WHO'S WHO

STEVEN SAPP (Performer) has been the Co-Founder/Core Member of UNIVERSES

since 1995. Playwriting/Acting credits include: AmericUS (Directed/Developed by Joan
Herrington); Unison (Directed/Developed by Robert O'Hara); Party People (Directed/
Developed by Liesl Tommy); Ameriville (Directed/Developed by Chay Yew); The Denver
Project (Director Dee Covington); One Shot in Lotus Position (Director Bonnie Metzger);
Blue Suite (Directed/Developed by Chay Yew); Slanguage (Directed/Developed by Jo
Bonney); Rhythmicity (Playwright/Actor/Director); The Ride (Playwright/Actor/Director).
Acting only credits include: The Comedy of Errors (Directed by Kent Gash). Directing only
credits include: Passover by Antoinette Nwandu (Director); Swopera by Carpetbag Theatre (Director); Metamorphoses
by Mary Zimmerman (Director); The Architecture of Loss (Assistant Director to Chay Yew); Will Powers’ The Seven
(Director-The Univ. of Iowa); Alfred Jarry’s UBU: Enchained (Director-Teatre Polski, Poland). Awards/Affiliations: 2020
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation National Playwright Residency Program recipient; 2015 Doris Duke Performing Artist
Award (Theatre); Oregon Shakespeare Festival Acting Company Member (3 Seasons:’12-‘14); 2008 U.S. Cultural
Ambassador w/ the U.S. State Dept./Jazz at Lincoln Center - Rhythm Road Tour; 2008 TCG Peter Zeisler Award; 2002
TCG National Directors Award; 2002-2004 and 1999-2001 TCG National Theater Artist Residency Program Award; 1998
and 2002 BRIO Awards (Bronx Recognizes its own-Performance); Van Lier Fellowship w/ New Dramatists; Co-Founder
of The Point CDC; New York Theatre Workshop Usual Suspect; BARD College, BA ’89 - Theater. Publications:
UNIVERSES’ The Revolution will be Live! (2021 release- TCG Books); Slanguage in The Fire This Time (TCG Books); Blue
Suite in The Goodman Theatre’s Festival Latino - Six Plays (Northwestern University Press); Party People in The
Manifesto Anthology (Rain City Projects- Fall 2014); Featured on the covers of American Theater Magazine 2004 and
The Source Magazine 2000. Member: Actors’ Equity Association (AEA)

MILDRED RUIZ-SAPP (Performer) has been Co-Founder/Core Member of

UNIVERSES since 1995. Playwriting/Acting credits include: AmericUS (Directed/
Developed by Joan Herrington); Unison (Directed/Developed by Robert O’Hara); Party
People (Directed/Developed by Liesl Tommy); Ameriville (Directed/Developed by Chay Yew);
The Denver Project (Director Dee Covington); One Shot in Lotus Position (Director Bonnie
Metzger); Blue Suite (Directed/Developed by Chay Yew); Rhythmicity (Directed by Steven
Sapp); Slanguage (Directed/Developed by Jo Bonney); The Ride (Directed by Steven Sapp).
Acting only credits include: DJ Latinidad (Directed by Mark Valdez); The Comedy of Errors
(Directed by Kent Gash); The Unfortunates (Directed by Shana Cooper); Alfred Jarry’s UBU: Enchained (Director Steven
Sapp). Awards/Affiliations: 2020 Andrew W. Mellon Foundation National Playwright Residency Program recipient;
2015 Doris Duke Performing Artist Award (Theatre); Oregon Shakespeare Festival Acting Company Member ( 2012-
2017) and Ensemble in Residence; 2008 U.S. Cultural Ambassador w/ the U.S. State Dept./Jazz at Lincoln Center -
Rhythm Road Tour; 2008 TCG Peter Zeisler Award; 2006 Career Advancement Fellowship from the Ford foundation
through Pregones Theater; 2002-2004 and 1999-2001 TCG National Theater Artist Residency Program Award; BRIO
Awards (Bronx Recognizes its own-Singing); Co-Founder of The Point CDC; Former Board Member (National
Performance Network - NPN) and (Network of Ensemble Theaters-NET); New York Theatre Workshop Usual Suspect;
BARD College, BA ’92 (Literature/Language). Publications: UNIVERSES’ The Revolution will be Live! (2021 release-
TCG Books); Slanguage in The Fire This Time (TCG Books); Blue Suite in The Goodman Theatre’s Festival Latino - Six
Plays (Northwestern University Press); Party People in The Manifesto Anthology (Rain City Projects- Fall 2014);
Featured on the covers of American Theater Magazine 2004 and The Source Magazine 2000. Member: Actors’ Equity
Association (AEA)

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WHO'S WHO

GREG MESSMER (Lighting Designer) is a freelance lighting designer and

theater artist born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. Greg’s work has been seen onstage
with 12 Peers Theater, Front Porch Theatricals, South Park Theatre, Seton Hill
University, and City Theatre Company where he works full-time as master electrician.
Credits include: Frankenstein and The Drive in Arts Festival at City Theatre's Drive-In
at Hazelwood Green, the world premiere of Quenten Crisp's The Last Word, City
Theatre Company’s 2019 Young Playwrights Festival, The 25th Annual Putnam
County Spelling Bee and Stage Kiss with South Park Theatre, and Fun Home with
Front Porch Theatricals. Event and installation work includes the EQT International Children’s Theater Festival
(We Built This City, w/ Polyglot Theatre), Pittsburgh Three Rivers Arts Festival (Tidal, Umbrella Sky w/ Pittsburgh
Cultural Trust), and Pittsburgh JazzLive International Festival. Greg holds a BFA from Seton Hill University. For
more information on upcoming works and to view a full portfolio visit: GregMessmer.com.

TONY FERRIERI (Director of Production and Resident Scenic
Designer) Awards and milestones include: 42 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:
Downstairs, The Santaland Diaries, One Night in Miami, The Roommate, Pipeline,
and Citizens Market. Other recent designs include: Feeding the Dragon for Hartford Stage in CT and Primary
Stages at The Cherry Lane in NYC; Clue, Miracle on 34th Street, Sweeney Todd, Big Fish, Mary Poppins, Shrek, The
Phantom of the Opera, and The Little Mermaid for Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center; The Book of Merman,
Double Threat Trio, 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; The Current War, King Lear, Violetta, 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.

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WHO'S WHO

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

Director in January 2015 and has overseen the organization through a period of
extraordinary change and transformation, while becoming a trusted and recognized
leader in the arts management field both locally and nationally. 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 produc-
tion 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 man-
agement 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 B.A. degree from Shepherd University and studied Arts
Management in the Master of Arts program at American University. He currently serves on the boards and/or
committees of the South Side Chamber of Commerce; National New Play Network (finance); Greater Pittsburgh Arts
Council (advocacy); and the League of Resident Theaters (LORT), the largest association of its kind in the country.
He chairs a consortium of over 25 different venues and organizations, organized by GPAC, that has met monthly in
response to Covid-19.

MARC MASTERSON (Co-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.

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WHO'S WHO

CLARE DROBOT (Co-Artistic Director) 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 Stanczyk Casting,
Williamstown Theatre Festival, The McCarter Theatre, Play Penn, and New Dramatists.
Her work as a writer has been seen in Ars Nova’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 and is part of the Leadership Pittsburgh
XXXVIII cohort. She is a Carnegie Mellon graduate with degrees in music composition
and creative writing, and a member of LMDA.

MONTEZE FREELAND (Co-Artsitic Director), a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“Performer of the Year” (2017), has been employed by City Theatre in multiple posi-
tions, including actor, teaching artist, and box office associate. In 2020, he joined the
full-time staff as Associate Producer and was selected as a Producer in Residence
by the National New Play Network. A Baltimore native, his roots in theater began at
the Arena Players before moving to Pittsburgh in 2006 to attend Point Park University
(‘09). He has served as Producing Artistic Associate for Pittsburgh Playwrights
Theatre Company and Director of Education for Quantum Theatre Company.

TAYLOR K. MESZAROS (Stage Manager) is excited to be joining City

Theatre Company in person again after 19 months! A graduate of Illinois Wesleyan
University, she is based in Pittsburgh, PA. Most times you can find her stage man-
aging or being a standardized patient with the University of Pittsburgh Medical
School. You can also find her sharing theatre with the community at the Pittsburgh
Public Theatre, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, and Berkshire Theatre Group. Love to
friends and family for their unwavering support.

Please remember, masks – covering your mouth and nose –
should be worn at all times when indoors at City Theatre.

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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 [email protected]
We’re here. We’re listening. Let’s build a better community together.

City Theatre receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on
the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National
Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

The Allegheny Regional Asset District, a county agency created to support and finance
regional assets, including libraries, parks, cultural groups, sports, and civic facilities, and
to distribute tax relief to the 128 municipalities of Allegheny County.

Actors marked with * and the Stage Manager in this production are members of Actors’ Equity
Association, the union of professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States

The scenic, costume, lighting, and sound designers in LORT Theatres are represented
by the United Scenic Artists, Local USA-829 of the IATSE.

The Director is a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, Inc.,
an independent national labor union.

City Theatre is a constituent of Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for the American
theatre. City Theatre operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors’ Equity
Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

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DONOR RECOGNITION

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 December 1, 2019 - September 20, 2021.
Every effort has been made to accurately record and acknowledge all donors. If your name is listed
incorrectly, please contact Dianne Duursma at 412.431.4400 ext. 278 or dduursma@citytheatrecompany.

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Dorothy L. Washington Kathleen & Michael Andrews Robert Beruh
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Kim Weild Darlene Angle David Blaushild
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Patricia M.Weiss Jennifer & Joshyua Anhalt Erik Bodow
Evalynn Welling Mary & Ken Antol Alyson Bonavoqlia &
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Judge R. Stanton Wettick, Jr. & Alexis Argyros Christina Bordini
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Jenna Wilkin Cheryl Avicolli Michele Borkoski
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Gregory Youman Bruce & Patricia Bancroft Elizabeth Brown
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Paula Zawadzki Steven Barilla Lucille Brown & Rochelle Rosen
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Ronnie Cook Zuhlke & Fred Zuhlke Sophie Batchelor

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Arthur Kosowsky & Jean Clickner & Jon Pushinsky Caroline DeWalt
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Nicholas Browne Diane Cohen Alicia DiBacco
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Sandra Budd Theresa Colecchia Christine Didio
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Rosemary Bunker Robin Connors Dallas DiLeo
Edward Burau Rene Conrad Peter & Donna Dinardo
William A. Burgunder, Jr. Barbara Cornibe Linda Doernberg
Lisa Burke Eryn Correa Barbara Doherty
Samuel Burns Cary Coughlin Christine Dolfi
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Heather & Gary Burtch Bryan & Kate Cox Colleen Donnelly
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Michael Byrne Patricia Coyne Margot Dormer
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Terry Calloway & Jerry Burden Emeline Crawford Jane A. Downing
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Mary Serapiglia Rebecca Crivelli Donnella Drewery
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Frank Carbone Steve Cuden Kelly Drum
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Sigrid & Wilfred Cleland Rocklynn & Edward DeMarco Susan & William Evans
Donna Click Louise DeRiso Frances & David Fall
Katy Click Jacqueline Deshpande Freddie Faraone

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Anne Louise Feeny Devon George Janel Hanmer
Barb Feige Sarah and William Getty, III Karen Hannon
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Ryan Ferrebee & Kevin Hanes Kathryn L. Gigler Patricia Hargest
Tony & Annette Ferrieri Virginia Giles Kiah Harrington-Wymer
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Marian Finegold Julienne Giuliani Pam & Chris Harris
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Betty Fisher Gretchen & Ralph Goetz Natalie Hatcher
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Ann Devlin & Margie Bachman Marci Heckler
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Fleece Frank Gomez Shelley & Dean Helfer
Dianne Fletcher Meagen Good & Misti McKeehen Alan Helgerman &
Maureen Ford Dr. Michael Goodhart & Sandra LaPietra
Carrie Bessor & David Foreman Dr. Susan Hoppe Mara S. Hellman
Lisa & Michael Forgas Letitia & John Goodman Mary Jo & Michael Hennessy
Dave Forman Roslyn Goorin Paul Hensler
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Linda Fowler Heather Gray & Charles Kannair John Hess & Sharon Beddard
Roseanne Fowler Dr. Christina Greathouse Nicolas Hess
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Lynne & Mark Frank Susie Gross Moses Hetfield
Helene Friedberg Rami Grossberg & Ginny Hildebrand
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Karen and Jack Friedman Barbara & Arthur Grossman, MD Tom Hoffman
Yael Friedman Arlene & Alfred Grubbs Shanna Hollich
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Ellen Doyle & Lawrence Frolik Natalie Guiler Judith Hoover
Kathleen Froncek Cory Gwin Carole & Stephen Hopey
Jill Furman Daniel Haas Catherine & Thomas Hornstein
Kathleen & Paul Gaberson Suzi Hagen Joan & Ken Horoho
Darlene Gaddis Chuck Half Angelina Horst
Hallie Galgano Malinda Hallett Alan Houser & Helene Gordon
Angeal Garcia Melissa & William Hallett LIsa Houser
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Sharon Gaus Beth Ann Halloran Jeannette Hoy
Jeanette Geary Sarah Hamilton Yvonne Hudson
Kelsey Geary Susan Hamilton Davrian Hunt
Elaine Gelb Kathy Hancock Mary Helen Hutchins

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

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

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Brian Quijada Laura Runnels Dr. Saul & Barbara Silver
Patricia Raffaele Janet Ruperto Phyllis Silver
Dama Railsback Judith Ruszkowski Suzanne Silver
Michele Rawson Jane Rutkowski Melanie Simko
Jack Rearick Kara Mostowy Daniel & Susan Simmons
Shannon Reed Ina G. Sable Amanda Sinkus
Carol Reichbaum Heather Sage Sarah Siplak
Bruce Paul Reik David Saint-Jacques & Aubrey Sirtautas
John E. Reilly Kristen Stephen Caitlin Skaff & Brian Stoots
Amy Reiss David Samuel Dr. Patti Skorupka
Abby Resnick & Roger Day Roberta Sarraf Dr. Carol A. Slomski
Michael Rhodes Penelope Sayles Stella Smetanka & Kemal Mericli
Molly Rice Barbara Schaffner Hack Bruce Smith
Linda Richard Edward Scheid Cotter Smith
Leila Richards Beverly Harris-Schenz & Gail Smith
Cheryl Richardson Michael Schenz Holly Coryell Smith
Carol Rigdon Leslie Scheunemann Nat Smith
Jo Riley Charles & Madeline Schindel Nicole Smith
JoAnn Riley Joyce A. Schlag Gloria W. Snyder
James Ritchie Sheryl Schlendorf W Henry & Mary Wynn Snider
Alison Robertson Sheila & Ralph Schmeltz Beth & Randy Soergel
Deborah J. Robinson Jeffrey Schmoyer Marguerette Sokol
Lynne & James Robinson Ronald & Debra Schneider John & Ingrid Sonnichsen
Leah Robinson Ellie Schoenberger Miranda Bartira Sousa
Danette Rocco Phillip Schuller Jessica Spears
Andrew Rogers Elizabeth Schwartz Cathy T. Speicher
Ken Rom Alice & David Scott Susan Speicher
Jessica Romanias Lindsay Scott Charles Spence
Caryn Ronis Mani Scott Katherine Kerr Springer
Francine Rose Heidi Secord Upasana Sridhar
William Rose Stephen Segal Christopher St John
Deborah Rosen Madeira Semins Patricia Stack
Helen Faye Rosenblum Gina Seneca Kathy Staresinic
Donna Rosenwasser Andrew Sheiner Cheryl Stauffer & Robert Dantoni
Annmarie Rosland Barbara Shema Francine Steger
Joyce & Ray Ross Stevie Sheridan Barb & David Steinberg
Nancy Ross Rochelle & Aryeh Sherman Hanna & Michael Steiner
Roger Rouse Linda Shink Dr. Tim & Dr. Kimberly Steinhauer
Dottie Roush Laura Heberton-Shlomchik & Susan Steving
Betty Rowland Dr. Mark Jay Shlomchik Evan Stoddard
Dr. Zarky S. Rudavsky Gregory & Kathy Short Eloise Stoehr
Robin Ruefle Janine Sidoruk John D. Stofcik
Carolyn Ruffer Harry Sill Ellen Stolpe

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Jennifer Strang Ann Truschel H. Weinraub
Justin Statton Susan Tsu Amy Welch
Dr. Fay Stricklin Gene Tuma Deborah Wells
Alison & William Strome Debora Turner Ray Werner
Kristin A. Stumm Sandra & John Turner Elaine Wertheim
Elizabeth Style Ann Ultsch Chad Wertley
Peter Su & Karen Dusen Deborah Underwood Victoria White
Paula Suhrbier Caryl Unseld Emily Whitney
Ramona Sulkowski Stewart Urist Doug Eicher
Beverly Sullivan Ann Urwin Jonathan & Elaine Widich
Candace Sullivan Susan & John Van Cleve Rachel Wilkinson
Deborah Sullivan Patricia Vargo Beth Williams, Esq.
Peggy Sullivan Rosemarie Varsanik Katie Williams
Sarath Suong Paul Vasquez Odies Williams
Mary Sutton Claire & Melvin Vatz Sara & Craig Williams
Natalie Sweet Dr. Elizabeth Venditti Glenna & Robert Wilson
Valerie Swigart Elizabeth Veri Jill Witherell
Carol Lynn Tabas Colleen Vermillion Nora Wittich
Aaron Tarnow Angela Vesco Mary Witul
Edward Tarzia Barbara Vilanova Ellen Wolfe
Tom Tatone Kelly A. Vignale Lily Wolff
Chris Taylor Anthony & Betsy Villiotti Sharyn & Herbert Wolfson
Kathleen & Ronald Tekely David Vinski Jim Wood
Laura & Gregory Teufel Jon Volkman Thomas Woods
Danielle & Noah Theriault Pam Volz Amie Worley
Mark Thiel Bridget Vyas J. Taylor Wright
Dr. Shannon Thieroff Karen Wagner Eileen Yacknin
Franklin Thomas Angela & Michael Wagner Sister Rita M. Yeasted
Marsha & Michael Thomas Robert & Marilyn Wagner Barbara & Marc Yergin
Jill Thompson Deborah Walker & Karen Yost
Mark Tierno Paul Floreanciq Cynthia Yount
Frank & Helen Todd Tina Walker Kathleen Zabetakis
Kyle Tomer Erin Walsh Sandra & Howard Zaharoff
Kathy & Theodore Towns Kathleen Walton MaryAnn Zajko
Melissa Trax Amy Wander Susan Zelicoff
Michael Trimm Michele Wang Bruce Zewe
David Trimmer Anne Marie Warren Kristina Zimmerman
Kelly Trumbull Lara E. Washington
Lisa Houser Anne & Ronald Watzman
Patricia Trupiano Brenton Weinert

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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 Luci and David Massaro Dianne and Ron Duursma
Cyrus Erickson
Allegheny Foundation $25,000 - $49,999 The Gordon Foundation,
Allegheny Regional Asset District The Estate of Ira and
Judy and Michael Cheteyan Carol R. Brown Nanette Gordon
Educational and Charitable Julie and Lewis B. Gardner Brian Jeffrey Gross
Foundation Jean Anne Hattler, PhD Jane and H.L. Bud Kahn
Philip Chosky Charitable and Laura Penrod Kronk Pamela and Kenneth C. McCrory
Educational Foundation Mark R. Power Susan and James Morris
Norbert J. Connors, Jr The Thomas J. Phillis Family Robert C.T. Steele and
Eden Hall Foundation Sandra and Jeffrey Solomon Tony Hernandez
Clyde B. Jones, III Nancy and John Traina Nancy D. Washington, PhD
Marcia and Thomas Morton Iris Amper Walker The Estate of Florence Zeve
Beth W. Newbold and Hilda M. Willis Foundation
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, 2020 and September 13, 2021.

STEEL ($100,000 +) GOLD ($10,000-$19,999) BRONZE (UP TO $2,499)
Allegheny Foundation Claude Worthington Benedum B Corporation
Allegheny Regional Asset District Foundation Carmi's Soul Food
Anonymous The Anne L. and George H. Clapp Charities Aid Foundation
Deloitte Consulting, LLP Charitable and Educational Citizens for the Arts in
The Heinz Endowments Trust Pennsylvania
The Hillman Foundation The Fine Foundation K&L Gates LLP
The Pittsburgh Foundation Giant Eagle Founation McGee, Maruca & Associates, P.C.
Massaro Construction Group, Inc. National New Play Network Pollock, Begg Komar Glasser and
The Richard King Mellon Opportunity Fund Vertz LLC
Foundation Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Starbucks - South Side
DIAMOND ($50,000 +) PNC Financial Service Group
Bloomberg Philanthropies James M. and Lucy K.
The Grable Foundation Schoonmaker Foundation
PA Department of Community & SILVER ($2,500-$9,999)
Economic Development The Benter Foundation
The Shubert Foundation Byham Family Charitable
PLATINUM ($20,000-$49,999) Foundation
The Buhl Foundation - Carmella's Plates and Pints
Frick Educational Fund Census 2020 Philanthropic Fund
The Huntington National Bank at Grantmakers of Western PA
Laurel Foundation Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
LUXE Creative Human Habits
National Endowment for the Arts Landesberg Design
Pennsylvania Department of Pittsburgh Community
Education Broadcasting
The Philip Chosky Charitable and The Tides Foundation
Educational Foundation (Venturous Theatre Fund)
Irene C. Shea Foundation W.I. Patterson Charitable Fund
National Endowment for the Arts The Vault Taproom
PNC Charitable Trusts
R3A Architecture
UPMC/UPMC Health Plan
Hilda M. Willis Foundation

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‘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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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 June 30, 2021
• 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

LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

City Theatre would like to acknowledge that our buildings reside in Dionde:gâ, the Seneca
language name for the Pittsburgh region. We work and create art on the unceded, ancestral
lands of many Indigenous peoples including the Seneca Nation, members of the
Haudenosaunee (hoe-dee-no-SHOW-nee) Confederacy (also referred to by the French as the
Iroquois Confederacy). The Confederacy was comprised of the Mohawks, Oneidas,
Onondagas, Cayugas, and Senecas and formed to unite the five nations and create a
peaceful means of decision making. The Seneca’s jurisdiction over the area also saw the
region as home to the Lenape (also referred to as the Delaware), the Shawnee, and others.
As recently as the 1960s, one-third of the Seneca’s tribal lands were taken by the U.S.
government to create the Kinzua Dam northeast of the city.

The region’s history also stretches back further to the prehistoric cultures the Adena people,
who were followed by the Hopewell, then the Monongahela and Osage.

We are mindful that our work here is possible because the land and lives of people native to
this place were stolen. Generation upon generation (past, present, and future) of indigenous
people here and all over the world are respectful stewards of the earth and its resources.
Through this acknowledgement, I invite you to join me in paying respect to the elders both
past and present.

We encourage you to visit the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center to learn more
and support their work: http://www.cotraic.org/

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DONOR BENEFITS

The cast of F*ck7thGrade by Jill Sobule and Liza Birkenmeier at the Colorado New Play Festival.
F*ck7thGrade received a workshop at City Theatre before being selected for the prestigious Colorado New
Play Festival where they received a standing ovation. The show was filmed at the Drive-In at Hazelwood
Green during the pandemic and distributed to a national audience. Photo credit: Bruce Thayer

WHY GIVE?

New plays are risky, but essential. New plays capture the tenor of

society and tell the unique stories of contemporary life. And City Theatre continues
to be a national leader in shaping the field. But ticket sales account for less than
30% of our annual budget – the rest comes from a generous network of
community contributors. We rely on the support of these donors so that artists
have the opportunity to create freely and boldly. From the earliest readings to
stunning world premieres, our patrons and artists together develop the future of
the American theater. Please consider making a tax-deductible contribution
today.

Contact Dianne Duursma at 412.431.4400 x278

or [email protected]
Or visit CityTheatreCompany.org and click on “Support City”
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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.

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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SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Enhance your City Theatre experience and Please turn off all electronic devices. Ringing
take advantage of discounted ticket prices by or vibrating cell phones, pagers, and watches
becoming a subscriber. Choose 3 and flex disrupt the performance and interfere with
options are available to best fit your interests the theatre’s sound equipment. No
and schedule. To subscribe, visit the Box Office, photography or video recording permitted
call 412.431.2489, or order online at during the performance.
CityTheatreCompany.org.
City Theatre is committed to providing
GROUP SALES an environment that is inclusive and
Save when you bring friends! Groups of 10 or welcoming to all patrons. Please identify
more are eligible for significant discounts. In any special seating needs to our Box
addition, we are happy to help you plan your Office staff when reserving your tickets in
event or party. For more information, contact Joel advance by calling 412.431.CITY (2489).
Ambrose at 412.431.4400 x286.
Wheelchair accessible seating is
RUSH TICKETS available in both the Mainstage and
Persons under 30 years of age may reserve $20 Hamburg Studio Theatres.
advance tickets, excluding Friday 8pm and
Saturday 5:30pm performances. For these excluded Selected performances of each pro-
show times, $20 student tickets may be pur- duction feature open captioning, audio
chased at the Box Office beginning two hours description, and pre-show introductory
prior to show time. Seniors age 62 and older may workshops for those who are hearing
also take advantage of rush tickets, $24 each. All impaired, blind, or have low vision. In
discounted/rush tickets are subject to availability. addition, select productions will
include an American Sign Language
TICKET VALUES Interpreted performance. Performance
Tickets prices vary by date and demand. In dates are available online or by
addition, pay-what-you-want performances are contacting the Box Office.
offered for each production. Call the box office
for dates. Assistive listening devices are
available. Please see the House
PARKING Manager for details.
City Theatre provides safe, convenient parking
for $10 via lot access at 1317 Bingham St, Programs are available in both Braille
across from the theatre entrance. Parking is and large print. Please see the House
subject to availability. On-street parking meters Manager for details.
are monitored until midnight on Friday and
Saturday. Visit www.pittsburghparking.com for
more information.

LATE SEATING POLICY
Our theatres are very intimate. Out of respect for
both the actors and audience, late arrivals will be
seated only at the discretion of house manage-
ment. Consider arriving early to enjoy a beverage
in the Gordon Lounge or to visit South Side’s many
eclectic shops and restaurants.

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STAFF

ARTISTIC PRODUCTION

Marc Masterson Co-Artistic Directors Tony Ferrieri Director of Production &
Resident Scenic Designer
Clare Drobot
Rachel D’Amboise Production Manager
Monteze Freeland
Patti Kelly Resident Production
Katie Trupiano Director of Education & Stage Manager

Accessibility John Brucker Technical Director

Julia Levin Literary Intern Sam Karas Associate Technical Director

ADMINISTRATIVE Emma Cummings Shop Foreman

James McNeel Managing Director Sydney Dobbs Carpenter

Ryan Looke Director of Company Alexx Jacobs Properties Manager

Operations Leah Blackwood Lead Scenic Artist

Sara Green Williams Director of Finance Madison Hack Costume Shop Manager

Dianne Duursma, CFRE Director of Development Brad Peterson Sound & Media Engineer

Beth Geatches Development Associate Greg Messmer Master Electrician &
Light Board Programmer
Nikki Battestilli Marketing Director
Harbour Edney Staff Production Assistant
Joel Ambrose Director of Ticketing &

Patron Services

Audrey Fennell Ticketing Manager FOR THIS PRODUCTION

Rachael Ellis Box Office Associate Taylor Meszaros Stage Manager

Makaila Moulden Patron Services Manager Greg Messmer Lighting Design

Emma Morganstein House Manager Brad Peterson Sound Design

Tony Ferrieri Scenic Coordinator

Mars DeLamater Production Assistant

CONSULTANTS

Landesberg Design Graphic Design

Clayton Slater Design Program Design

Human Habits Website Development &

Video

Kristi Jan Hoover Photographer

“2020 People of the Year Theater” – City Paper

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