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Cocktails and Conversation<br />
On October 2, the <strong>Goodman</strong> invited Subscribers and Donors to a<br />
special evening to meet the stars of Sweet Bird of Youth. Guests<br />
enjoyed cocktails and a buffet in the <strong>Goodman</strong> lobby, catered by<br />
Petterino’s. Following the reception, stage and screen star Diane<br />
Lane and Broadway sensation Finn Wittrock took part in an indepth<br />
discussion focused on Tennessee Williams and their work<br />
bringing his unforgettable characters to life. The conversation<br />
began with an introduction by <strong>Goodman</strong> Artistic Director Robert<br />
Falls and was moderated by WBEZ’s Alison Cuddy. This exclusive<br />
event was offered as a way of saying thank you to our Donors<br />
and Subscribers for their loyal and generous support.<br />
RIGHT (top to bottom): <strong>Goodman</strong> Executive Director Roche Schulfer and Artistic Director<br />
Robert Falls with Diane Lane, Finn Wittrock and <strong>Goodman</strong> Chairman of the Board Ruth<br />
Ann M. Gillis backstage before Cocktails and Conversation. <strong>Goodman</strong> Trustee Bob Denvir<br />
and wife Leslie. <strong>Goodman</strong> Trustee Kristin Anderson-Schewe, <strong>Goodman</strong> Women’s Board<br />
Member Leslie Carey and <strong>Goodman</strong> Scenemakers Board President Lauren Blair. Photos by<br />
Violet Dominek.<br />
Celebrating Diversity: The<br />
<strong>Goodman</strong>’s Annual Breakfast<br />
for Community Leaders<br />
On November 8, JPMorgan Chase hosted the <strong>Goodman</strong>’s<br />
Annual Diversity Breakfast for Chicago’s corporate and civic<br />
leaders. Actress Tamberla Perry welcomed guests and kicked<br />
off the presentation, which highlighted the <strong>Goodman</strong>’s ongoing<br />
commitment to diversity throughout the organization, and in<br />
particular its renowned Education and Community Engagement<br />
programs. Terry Mazany of The Chicago Community Trust, Patty<br />
VanLammeren of the Allstate Insurance Company and Resident<br />
Director Chuck Smith each received a prestigious August Wilson<br />
Award for their dedication to fostering diversity and inclusion in<br />
the theater and across the wider Chicago community. <strong>Goodman</strong><br />
<strong>Theatre</strong> gratefully acknowledges the sponsors who have made<br />
this work possible, including Diversity Initiatives Champion<br />
Charter One/RBS Citizens and Diversity Initiatives Partners<br />
Allstate, Ernst & Young, Exelon, Fifth Third Bank, Loop Capital,<br />
Macy’s, Mesirow Financial and Walgreens, along with the Joyce<br />
Foundation, for its ongoing support of the <strong>Goodman</strong>’s artistic<br />
development and diversity initiatives, and JPMorgan Chase,<br />
which provided event and venue support.<br />
RIGHT (left to right): August Wilson awardee and <strong>Goodman</strong> Trustee Patty VanLammeren along<br />
with colleagues from Allstate Corporation, a Diversity Initiatives Sponsor Partner. Terry Mazany<br />
from The Chicago Community Trust accepting the August Wilson Award from <strong>Goodman</strong> Resident<br />
Artistic Associate Henry Godinez. <strong>Goodman</strong> Trustee Anthony Maggiore along with Chase colleagues<br />
Francee Harrington and Beverly Meek. Chase was the Diversity Breakfast host. Photos<br />
by Julia Nash.<br />
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