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SCENE AT THE GOODMAN A Desirable Evening On January 26, Goodman Theatre’s sponsors and guests celebrated the opening of Eugene O’Neill’s Desire Under the Elms after attending a special dinner at the Renaissance Hotel. Artistic Director Robert Falls’ presentation of this American classic was the centerpiece of an international exploration of O’Neill’s work. We would like to thank the sponsors who helped make this bold undertaking possible: UBS, Illinois Arts Council, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Allstate, Motorola Foundation, The Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation, American Airlines, Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, I amsterdam, Joan and Robert Clifford, Marcia S. Cohn, Patricia Cox, Leon and Joy Dreimann, Ruth Ann M. Gillis and Michael McGuinnis, Richard and Mary L. Gray, Anne and Burt Kaplan, M. Ann O’Brien, Carol Prins and John H. Hart, Merle Reskin and Alice and John J. Sabl. RIGHT (top to bottom): Head of Public Affairs Midwest for UBS and Goodman Trustee Dr. Patrick M. Sheahan and Dr. Seamas O’Driscoll. UBS was the Lead Corporate Sponsor for A Global Exploration: Eugene O’Neill in the 21st Century. Vice President, Corporate Relations for Allstate Insurance Company Sari L. Macrie with her husband Robert Macrie. Allstate was the Corporate Sponsor Partner for Desire Under the Elms. Motorola Foundation Manager Matthew Blakely and Motorola, Inc. Director, Corporate and Foundation Philanthropic Relations Eileen A. Sweeney. Motorola Foundation was the Corporate Sponsor Partner for A Global Exploration: Eugene O’Neill in the 21st Century. Producer’s Circle Sponsors Robert and Joan Clifford. Joan is a Goodman Trustee and 2nd Vice President, Membership for Goodman Theatre Women’s Board. Co-Trustee of The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust James L. Alexander, Mr. Curtis Drayer, Richard Pigott and the Women’s Board President Karen Pigott. Photos by Mike Greer. 16
Ruined Opens at Manhattan Theatre Club On February 10, 2009, Lynn Nottage’s Ruined opened off- Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club, where it transferred after its critically acclaimed world premiere at Goodman Theatre in November. This Goodman commission is a co-production with Manhattan Theatre Club. Goodman Theatre Executive Director Roche Schulfer was in attendance for the opening night. RIGHT: Playwright Lynn Nottage, Goodman Theatre Executive Director Roche Schulfer and Director Kate Whoriskey at Manhattan Theatre Club Ruined opening night. Desire Under the Elms Premiere Night On January 28, Premiere Society members were invited to dinner at Club Petterino’s, followed by a performance of Desire Under the Elms. Premiere Night celebrates the generosity of our loyal donors by treating them to an evening with the artists and the productions they support. Our Premiere Society members and Annual Fund members are the core of our giving family. Without our members, we would not be able to bring productions like Desire Under the Elms to our stage. For information about joining the Goodman’s Premiere Society, contact the Manager of Individual Giving Melissa Hard at 312.443.3811 ext. 597 or e-mail MelissaHard@GoodmanTheatre.org. RIGHT (top to bottom): Premiere Society Members Russell Johnson and Mark Hudson. Premiere Society Members Edward and Priscilla Bruske. The MacArthur Foundation Helps Make International Connections Goodman Theatre is proud to recognize The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation for its support of the international productions in A Global Exploration: Eugene O’Neill in the 21st Century. Through the Foundation’s Chicago International Connections Fund, the Goodman presented the works of two international companies: the Brazilian company Companhia Triptal’s production of Homens ao Mar (Sea Plays) and Toneelgroep Amsterdam’s production of Rouw siert Electra (Mourning Becomes Electra). The Goodman salutes the MacArthur Foundation’s commitment to encouraging this exciting international collaboration based on shared artistic experiences with a single playwright. For more than 20 years, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has provided unwavering support of Goodman Theatre. Through invaluable multi-year support for general operations as well as special project grants, the MacArthur Foundation’s commitment to the Goodman and the wider cultural community has made a lasting impact on the arts in Chicago. 17
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Ruined Opens at<br />
Manhattan <strong>Theatre</strong> Club<br />
On February 10, 2009, Lynn Nottage’s Ruined opened off-<br />
Broadway at Manhattan <strong>Theatre</strong> Club, where it transferred after<br />
its critically acclaimed world premiere at <strong>Goodman</strong> <strong>Theatre</strong> in<br />
November. This <strong>Goodman</strong> commission is a co-production with<br />
Manhattan <strong>Theatre</strong> Club. <strong>Goodman</strong> <strong>Theatre</strong> Executive Director<br />
Roche Schulfer was in attendance for the opening night.<br />
RIGHT: Playwright Lynn Nottage, <strong>Goodman</strong> <strong>Theatre</strong> Executive Director Roche Schulfer <strong>and</strong><br />
Director Kate Whoriskey at Manhattan <strong>Theatre</strong> Club Ruined opening night.<br />
Desire Under the Elms<br />
Premiere Night<br />
On January 28, Premiere Society members were invited to dinner<br />
at Club Petterino’s, followed by a performance of Desire<br />
Under the Elms. Premiere Night celebrates the generosity of our<br />
loyal donors by treating them to an evening with the artists <strong>and</strong><br />
the productions they support.<br />
Our Premiere Society members <strong>and</strong> Annual Fund members are<br />
the core of our giving family. Without our members, we would<br />
not be able to bring productions like Desire Under the Elms to<br />
our stage.<br />
For information about joining the <strong>Goodman</strong>’s Premiere Society, contact<br />
the Manager of Individual Giving Melissa Hard at 312.443.3811<br />
ext. 597 or e-mail MelissaHard@<strong>Goodman</strong><strong>Theatre</strong>.org.<br />
RIGHT (top to bottom):<br />
Premiere Society Members Russell Johnson <strong>and</strong> Mark Hudson.<br />
Premiere Society Members Edward <strong>and</strong> Priscilla Bruske.<br />
The MacArthur Foundation Helps Make<br />
International Connections<br />
<strong>Goodman</strong> <strong>Theatre</strong> is proud to recognize The John D. <strong>and</strong> Catherine<br />
T. MacArthur Foundation for its support of the international<br />
productions in A Global Exploration: Eugene O’Neill in the 21st<br />
Century. Through the Foundation’s Chicago International<br />
Connections Fund, the <strong>Goodman</strong> presented the works of two<br />
international companies: the Brazilian company Companhia<br />
Triptal’s production of Homens ao Mar (Sea Plays) <strong>and</strong> Toneelgroep<br />
Amsterdam’s production of Rouw siert Electra (Mourning Becomes<br />
Electra). The <strong>Goodman</strong> salutes the MacArthur Foundation’s<br />
commitment to encouraging this exciting international collaboration<br />
based on shared artistic experiences with a single playwright.<br />
For more than 20 years, the John D. <strong>and</strong> Catherine T.<br />
MacArthur Foundation has provided unwavering support of<br />
<strong>Goodman</strong> <strong>Theatre</strong>. Through invaluable multi-year support<br />
for general operations as well as special project grants, the<br />
MacArthur Foundation’s commitment to the <strong>Goodman</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
the wider cultural community has made a lasting impact on<br />
the arts in Chicago.<br />
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