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DIRECTED BY JUSTIN LEWIS
JANUARY 14 – FEBRUARY 8 LORETTO-HILTON
2025 – 2026 SEASON
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The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis is a fully professional theatrical operation belonging to the League of Resident Theatres (LORT), the Non-Profit Theatre Collation, Greater St. Louis Inc., and is a constituent member of Theatre Communications Group, Inc., the national service organization for the not-for-profit professional theatre. It operates independently of, but under a mutually beneficial agreement with, Webster University. The Rep 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. The Rep hires directors and choreographers who are members of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers and stagehands who are members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. Scenic artists employed by The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis are members of United Scenic Artists, Local 829, AFL-CIO. The scenic, costume, lighting and sound designers in LORT Theatres are represented by United Scenic Artists Local USA-829, IATSE. Financial assistance for this theatre has been provided in part by the St. Louis Regional Arts Commission; and the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency. This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, which believes that a great nation deserves great art.
Mrs. Krishnan’s Party reminds me how much metaphorical freedom lives inside a simple recipe. There’s a plan, a meal to make—but within that structure, anything can happen. Through improvisation, surprise, and a whole lot of heart, each meal - and each show - becomes entirely its own.
At The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, we believe theatre is about bringing people together better, and it doesn’t get more joyful than sharing a story, a meal, and a room full of new friends. Thank you for joining us for this immersive Steve Woolf Studio celebration - and thank you to Indian Ink Theatre Company for bringing world class talent all the way from New Zealand to our St. Louis stage!
I want to specially thank former Rep Associate Artistic Director Amelia Acosta Powell for introducing me to this show. This isn’t just a play about a party—it is a party. The audience dancing, eating, and being together is essential to the story. Your presence matters. Your energy matters. With you, the audience, this experience becomes truly unique every single night. We hope you bond with a neighbor over a warm bowl of dahl and come back for seconds.
Kate Bergstrom Augustin Family Artistic Director
THE REPERTORY THEATRE OF ST. LOUIS
Kate Bergstrom
Augustin Family Artistic Director
Danny Williams Managing Director
presents
Produced and created by Indian Ink Theatre Company
CO-WRITTEN BY JUSTIN LEWIS AND JACOB RAJAN DIRECTED BY JUSTIN LEWIS
scenic Designer John Verryt
lighting designer Jane Hakaraia
sound designer Lia Kelly
Costume Designer Fiona Nichols
Dramaturg Brian Coats
Tour & Production Manager Andrew Potvin
General Manager Jude Froude
Producer Pene Lister
Administration & Naomi Campion
Development Manager
Next Gen Programme Leader Te Huamanuka Luiten-Apirana
STUDIO SERIES SEASON SPONSOR
GWEN & PAUL MIDDEKE
VEN & CYNTHIA HOUTS
PRODUCTION SPONSOR
CAST & COMPANY
james Justin Rogers
The cast and company of Mrs. Krishnan’s Party is proudly supported by the Gwen & Paul Middeke Artist Fund.
Indian Ink is represented by David Lieberman Artists’ Representatives
mrs. Krishan Kalyani Nagarajan
Theatre as Ritual
FESTIVITY, COMMUNITY, AND CULTURE
By Brian Coats, The Rep’s Director of Lifelong Learning
What kind of experience are we curating?
Often, this is the question, whether answered directly or subliminally, that leads an artistic process. It sets expectations around design, direction, performance, marketing, and pre- and post-show engagement. It’s a question that the audience asks as well, though maybe in another way: what type of experience can I expect to have? These two conversations intersect around the enduring truth about makes theatre so singular as an art form. Theatre is about community, in which both the audience and the performers are asked to participate—to varying degrees—to make the show an engaging and, hopefully, successful experience.
Modern Western theatre practices encourage the production and the audience to exist on opposing sides of an invisible fourth wall. The audience is invited into the experience as an observer, to consider the world and the characters that are being presented to them from a distance. In this format, audiences are given the opportunity to connect with the show in their own way, to find their own entry point, and to consider the show through their own personal perspective.
The experience of Mrs. Krishnan’s Party, as presented by Indian Ink Theatre Company, however, removes all the walls, and throws a lively party instead. Audiences are guided into an experience centered on festivity and culture, wherein they come—as themselves—to enter the world and be a part of the story. Guided through a narrative centered on the festival of Onam, with its dance, music, food, mythology and spirtualism, audiences are offered the opportunity to learn, engage, and connect, rather than just observe and process. Their personal perspective is not just a conversation topic to share in a post-show dinner review about the performance, but a perspective that exists in the room, during the show, and impacts the sequence of events, in ways both big and small.
What kind of experience are we curating?, we may ask. What type of experience can we expect to have?
A communal one.
Learn more about our production season by visiting our behind-the-scenes Substack, The Aside.
BENEFITING THE REPERTORY THEATRE OF ST. LOUIS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH 7PM–10PM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH 12PM–5PM
St. Louis Food and Wine is back at Union Station in Downtown St. Louis! Featuring hundreds of wines, a selection of craft beers and culinary delights around every corner, this is a can'tmiss event! And NEW this year, you can purchase wine as you taste it with our online ordering site! You’ll get exclusive, event-only discounted prices that are even lower than our Wine Club offers.
This event is presented by Schnucks to benefit The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis and Operation Food Search. You must be 21 or older to attend.
CAST
Kalyani Nagarajan (Mrs. Krishnan) is a graduate of the New Zealand Drama School. This is Kalyani’s second role with Indian Ink following 2017’s The Pickle King. She has worked extensively on stage with Auckland Theatre Company and Auckland Live. Kalyani is a player for New Zealand’s top improv companies, Snort, Heartthrobs and Live Reel. Her screen credits include Raised by Refugees, Brokenwood Mysteries, Give Me Babies and more. Nagarajan is currently in development writing her first television show, The Drama Department, and a feature film, Revenge.
Justin Rogers (James) features in both Mrs Krishnan’s Party and Dirty Work. Other stage credits include The Cherry Orchard and Beauty and the Beast. His screen work includes Meet Me at the Baptistery as well as voicing for Disney in Te Reo for the Lion King, Frozen, Coco and Encanto. Justin is a graduate of Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School.
CREATIVES
INDIAN INK THEATRE COMPANY
We’re guided by the ‘Serious Laugh,’ a love of mask and of story. We aim to make theatre that is beautiful, funny, sad and true–to leave an indelible imprint on your heart.
Indian Ink began 28 years ago as a partnership between Jacob Rajan and Justin Lewis. Since then we’ve gathered a team of long-term collaborators, made 12 shows together and had the great pleasure of performing around the world.
Our home is Aotearoa New Zealand and it’s a long way from our islands to India. We’ve always had to use our imaginations and be led by our curiosity with the theatre we make so please forgive the artistic licenses we take. We hope to capture something of the essence of what makes us all human while celebrating the flavours that make each of us unique.
Justin Lewis (Director) is a founding partner of Indian Ink. He has co-written and directed all of Indian Ink’s plays. He is a graduate of the John Bolton Theatre School and the University of Auckland.
Justin was one of the founders of Auckland’s Q Theatre and received a Kaupapa Oranga Award for his services to theatre.
Jacob Rajan ( Co-Writer) is a founding partner of Indian Ink and co-wrote all of Indian Ink’s plays as well as performing in many of them. He is a graduate of Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama school, Otago University (B.Sc Microbiology) and Wellington Teacher’s College. Jacob is an Arts Foundation Laureate and a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for services to theatre.
John Verryt (Set Designer) has designed all of Indian Ink’s productions bar one. With over 40 years’ experience, John is a leading New Zealand stage designer with an extensive portfolio of work including productions with NZ Opera, Auckland Theatre Company, Silo Theatre, The Large Group and many others.
Murray Edmond (Dramaturg) is the Dramaturge for all of Indian Ink’s productions. Poet, critic and fiction writer, Murray has published many books. Worked for Living Theatre Troupe, Theatre Action, Half Moon Theatre (London), Town and Country Players (founder), and Mercury Theatre. Associate Professor (now retired) of Drama Programmes at Auckland University (1990–2014).
Andrew Potvin (Tour & Production Manager) has been a resident production manager with Indian Ink productions since 2017.
Andrew is also the Director of Andrew Potvin Designs Ltd, specializing in producing and tour/production management for live events. With two decades of experience in the entertainment industry his portfolio of work spans across the globe including contracts in New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Singapore and the USA.
Andrew holds an MFA (AUT 14’) in International Tourism Management and a BFA (CALARTS 09’) in Theatre Design and Management.
Kate Bergstrom (Augustin Family Artistic Director) is a seasoned director, culture shaper, and creator, bringing to this position her extensive experience in theatre, opera, and film. Dedicated to enhancing community connectivity, she infuses her dynamic energy and fosters engagement through exceptional storytelling that is both entertaining and impactful.
Kate’s most recent productions at The Rep wowed audiences with the critically acclaimed Ken Ludwig’s Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood, It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play in December 2023 and The 39 Steps in 2022.
In addition to her time at The Rep, Kate has over ten years of experience directing everything from reimagined classics to new works across the country at Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Trinity Repertory Company, Marin Theatre Company, Ars Nova, Rattlestick Theater, Playwrights Center, Cleveland Play House, Curious Theatre Company, Los Angeles Theatre Center, Opera San Diego, Music Academy of the West, Redcat, LACMA, and more. Her recent world premieres include You Can’t Hide From Yourself (Playwrights Horizons Soundstage), Oh To Be Pure Again (Actor’s Express), and Letters That You Will Not Get (American Opera Projects).
As Festival Director, Kate led, produced, and programmed the Big Eddy Film Festival, a cinematic celebration of counter-current narratives that crosses the intersection of art, film, and rural imagination in upstate New York. This production grew from her tenure as Founder and Producing Artistic Director of On The Verge, a company staging and producing world premieres and workshops that sparked conversation, community, and celebration at the crossroads of Santa Barbara and beyond.
Most recently Kate has worked with dozens of large corporate clients such as Google, Genetech, and Cisco co-leading multi-day programs and long-term adviserships in executive communication and leadership as a performance coach at Stand & Deliver. Kate holds an MFA in directing from Brown University and a BA in Directing and Acting from UCLA. She lives in Lafayette Square with her husband, Mike, her newly St. Louis-born son, Otto, and the family pup, Crispy.
Danny Williams (Managing Director) An experienced arts administrator, Danny Williams was named The Rep’s Managing Director in January 2022. Danny brings to this position expertise in nonprofit accounting, senior management, and organizational development.
Prior to joining The Rep, Danny worked at The Public Theater in New York, where he served in various roles from 2006 to 2021. In his final role at The Public as Senior Director, Finance and Administration, he managed the daily and strategic financial operations of the $50 million nonprofit organization, successfully launched an organization-wide intranet, partnered with the development team to achieve fundraising goals, and collaborated on long-term financial planning and analysis, including cash investment strategies, budget analysis, and project management. Noteworthy and favorite productions Danny worked on at The Public include Broadway: Fun Home, Eclipsed, Hamilton, and Hair; Off-Broadway: Here Lies Love, Into the Woods, Twelfth Night, As You Like It, White Noise, and Rock Bottom.
Danny serves on the National Planning Committee for The Professional Non-Profit Theatre Coalition, working to promote lasting governmental partnership to support arts education, and workforce development and infrastructure needs in theatres across the country. He has also participated in panels at national conferences for Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), and Tessitura Network. He also is on the board of INTAR Theatre, committed to the development and continuation of the Latine voice in American theatre and beyond.
Before working in arts administration, Danny had a career as a performer and was notably featured in the 2002 Westport Country Playhouse preBroadway production of Our Town starring Academy Award winner, Paul Newman. He also performed extensively as an improvisor at various venues in New York. Williams directed several NY Fringe Festival productions including Gated and Yellow Brick Wall, both written by Marisa Marquez. From 2017–2019, Danny was an Executive Producer with the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center (WMPAC) in Big Sky, Montana. At WMPAC he produced productions of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale, directed by Laura Savia; the world premiere production of Levity by Stephanie DiMaggio, directed by Stella Powell-Jones; The Last Five Years directed by Jason McDowell-Green; and [title of show] directed by Danny Sharron.
Williams also held roles with Musical Theatre International and Manhattan Theatre Club and served as an adjunct professor in the performing arts management Master of Fine Arts program at Brooklyn College. He holds degrees in marketing and theater from Fairfield University and spent a semester studying at Regents University in the United Kingdom.
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis is the region’s premier theatre for compelling,award-winningtheatricalexperiencesthat entertain,engage,and illuminate audiences’ shared humanity.As adedicatedpartnerwithartsorganizationsinSt.Louisandacross the country, The Rep aims to expand audiences’ appreciation and understanding of the world through theatre.
MAINSTAGE
The work presented in the Mainstage series is eclectic, ranging from modern to classics to musicals, and benefits from the large space afforded by the Browning Theatre. Performances are given at the Virginia Jackson Browning Theatre at the Loretto-Hilton Center.
STEVE WOOLF STUDIO SERIES
The Steve Woolf Studio Series offers a selection of contemporary plays and new works that challenge audiences and provoke meaningful dialogue. These productions are staged in an intimate, flexible space, allowing for a closer connection between the performers and the audience. The series features diverse voices and stories that explore a wide range of themes and perspectives, providing a platform for emerging playwrights and innovative theatre makers.
IMAGINARY THEATRE COMPANY
Founded in 1975, it has produced over 130 touring productions, including a number of world premieres. The Imaginary Theatre Company (ITC) focuses on theatre for young people and their families. Through the use of literature, folk tales, fairy tales, and new adaptations of classic works, ITC is committed to bringing the very finest in theatre to youth where they live and learn.
LOVE IS A BURNING THING!
REPSTL.ORG/SUPPORT/LEADING-LADIES
Help us ignite our Ring of Fire this spring.
Each season, The Rep’s Leading Ladies come together to sponsor a production that celebrates the artistry and vision of women in theatre. This year, we invite you to join us in underwriting Ring of Fire, directed by Augustin Family Artistic Director Kate Bergstrom.
Join a community where our love for theatre is a burning thing.
REP READS
Want to dive deeper into the dramatic arts and make new friends in our Rep community? Join our monthly play-reading book club, Rep Reads!
1. Sign up at the QR CODE below.
2. Read this month's play.
3. Join us for conversation and connection!
January: aubergine by julia cho
Jan. 20–21, 2 PM | The Novel Neighbor
up next:
Harvey by Mary Chase | Feb 10–11
Arcadia by Tom Stoppard | Mar 17–18
The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams | Apr 7–8
25/26 SUBSCRIBER DISCOUNTS
Subscribers can save two ways on additional ticket purchases. Mainstage subscription purchases receive a 30% discount for additional tickets to Mainstage productions, and Studio subscribers receive a 10% discount on additional tickets to Studio productions. Last-minute phone or walk-up purchases (beginning 48 hours prior to a show) are discounted at 50%!
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
• 100% Flexibility
• Exclusive Communications
• Early access to upcoming promotions and events
• Waived fees on single ticket purchases (not available online)
THE REP’S CODE OF CONDUCT
Everyone deserves respect and dignity. Everyone deserves safe environments. Everyone benefits from collective learning. To learn more visit repstl.org/audiencecodeofconduct
Assistive Listening: Free assistive listening devices using an FM system are available at Audience Services prior to all performances.
Open Captioning: We offer open captioning, an electronic text display that shows what the actors are saying or singing, at the third Sunday show for all Mainstage performances.
Mobility Accommodations: The Rep offers services for patrons who utilize mobility aids in all of our theatre spaces. Please discuss seating requirements with the Box Office when purchasing tickets or visit Audience Services when you arrive at the theatre.
SHOW CALENDAR
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The Rep strives to make the arts an integral part of our daily lives by providing learning and engagement programs designed to give patrons of all ages a ticket to the wonder, the fun, and the vital human spirit that composes the world of the arts. Patrons and educators are encouraged to contact the Learning and Community Engagement Department at 314968-7344 or visit our website at repstl.org/lace for more information about these and other programs.
CAMP REP
Camp Rep began as a manifestation of The Rep’s unwavering commitment to lifelong learning and the goal to foster a theatre-loving space for youth year-round. Starting in 2020 as a half-day venture, it swiftly evolved into a full-day camp by its second year. Camp Rep has grown not only in increased attendance, but has also offered a wider array of workshops encompassing acting, dance, music, stage combat, filmmaking, costume and prop design, stage management, and directing. Campers create their own performances and learn about the magic of theatre and technology behind the scenes, culminating in a final showcase for friends and family.
LIFELONG LEARNER MATINEES
More than 3,000 intergenerational learners attend Lifelong Learner Matinees at The Rep each season. These matinees are typically designed for sixth grade students and older, but we welcome learners of all ages, encouraging a diverse audience that includes all those who value continuing education through the arts.
PAGE 2 STAGE
Page 2 Stage sends Rep volunteers and staff members into community spaces to facilitate discussions about the creation and curation of a season, from play selection to the moment it comes to life on stage. Community members learn about all the different aspects of theatre and interact with props, set models, lighting fixtures, and more. All participants are encouraged to see a production in The Rep’s current season.
WORKSHOPS
Activate The Rep as a resource! We offer storytelling, devised theatre, team building, viewpoints, and movement workshops for corporate, non-profit, and educational groups of all sizes. We tailor our workshops to the needs of our community groups and offer them as one-day experiences or a multi-day workshop series.
REPRESENT STL
This free conversation series takes a creative approach to building community through dialogue and helps us discover the subtle truths that unite our human experience. Throughout the year, The Rep hosts thought-provoking public forums intended to provide a safe space for the free exchange of ideas. This series explores the intersectionality of art and civic life with experts and thought leaders and skillfully discusses the issues that matter most to our community.
community partners
We partner with nonprofits and civic leaders to increase the authenticity of our productions, expand access to world-class storytelling, and provide action steps for inspired audiences to positively affect their communities.
SHUTTLE TO THE REP
In partnership with the St. Louis County Library, we offer discounted tickets to select performances at The Rep and provide shuttle transportation to and from the theatre, with Rep staff on board to talk about the organization and the production. Visit repstl.org/shuttle for more information.
SLAM TOURS
For select shows of our season, guides at the Saint Louis Art Museum develop a curated tour of the museum of pieces with some connection to themes and ideas presented in our mainstage season. The tours are free to attend and do not require an RSVP, but space is limited.
AUGUSTIN FAMILY ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Kate Bergstrom
ARTISTIC
Associate Artistic Director
Delaney Piggins
Artistic and Community
Impact Associate
Matthew Cox
Executive Artistic Assistant
Gregory Almanza
PRODUCTION
Director of Production
Jayson M. Lawshee
Production Associate
Taijha Silas
SCENIC
Technical Director
Emilie Weilbacher-McMullan
Assistant Technical Director
Victoria Esquivel
Charge Scenic Artist
Scott Loebl
Scenic Artists
Stephen Pollihan
James Van Well
Scenic Shop Foreman
Dave McCarthy
Scenic Carpenters
Daniel Roach, Jr.
Danny McCarthy
Scott DeBroux
PROPS
Properties Manager
Eric William Barnes
Assistant Properties Manager
Abigail Stuckey
Props Assistant
Rachel Seabaugh
COSTUMES
Costume Director
Michele Siler
Assistant Costume
Shop Manager
Elena Jaquez
Head Draper
Elizabeth Eisloeffel
Draper
Paula Buchert
First Hands
Carrisa Sexton
Wardrobe Supervisor
Kelsi Washington
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Danny Williams
LIGHTING & SOUND
Lighting & Sound Supervisor
Jonathan Scully
Mainstage Head Electrician
Connor Meers
Studio Electrician
Casey Morris III
Lighting Programmer
Lou Ritter
Mainstage Sound Engineer
Joshua Riggs
Studio Sound Engineer
Sean Wilhite
STAGE MANAGEMENT
Stage Manager
Shannon B. Sturgis
ADMINISTRATION & GENERAL MANAGEMENT
General Manager
Dan Schultz
Senior Manager, Administration
Laura Wandersee
Company and Facilities Manager
Michael Ward
Director of Board Relations and Institutional Events
Bailey Pashia
Attorney
Sara Robertson, Polsinelli PC
AUDIENCE SERVICES
Box Office Manager
Kristy Kannapell
Assistant Box Office Managers
Michael Dorn
Christian Hoffman
Box Office Representatives
Carl Wickman
Julie George
Michelle Dougherty
Associate House Managers
Kati Frazier
Carl Wickman
Front of House Staff
MacKenzie Bernard
Piper Billingsley
Caroline Buckley
Caroline Bush
Shannon England
Beth Greco
Ben Hammock
Avery Kelley
Concessions Staff
Alex Godefroid
Lisa Lackey
Mariah Rogers
Allison Sexton
DEVELOPMENT
Director of Development
Kimberly Ann Larson
Development Manager
Rob Kapeller
Institutional Giving Manager
Laurel Considine
Development Assistant
Molly Rowland
FINANCE
Finance Lead
Mike Parentin
Business Manager
Suzanne Bodenstein
Accounting Assistant
Marsha Whitler
Auditor Rubin Brown
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
Public Relations
Frances White
Digital Marketing Associate
Ash Moon Thompson
Marketing Associate
Camryn Moore
Graphic Designer
Delores Eddington
LEARNING AND COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT
Director of Lifelong Learning
Brian Coats
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BRIAN L. CLEVINGER, PH.D. PRESIDENT
SUSAN
STITH VICE PRESIDENT
PAT
SCHUTTE VICE PRESIDENT
JUDI SCISSORS SECRETARY
MEMBERS
Charmian Aaron gReaTeR ST lOUIS, INC
Trish Alexandre COmmUNITy vOlUNTeeR
Wendi Alper-Pressman* aRmSTRONg TeaSDale llP
David Alpers COmmUNITy vOlUNTeeR
Margaret Augustin* COmmUNITy vOlUNTeeR
Patrick Aydt meRRIll wealTh
Amy Bantle waShINgTON UNIveRSITy SChOOl Of meDICINe
Michelle Brady eRNST & yOUNg
Jana Broadie COmmUNITy vOlUNTeeR
Brian Clevinger* PROlOg veNTUReS
Abby Devereux ThRIveNT
Erica J. Driver The lITTle bIT fOUNDaTION
Scott Fehr eveRNORTh healTh SeRvICeS
David Frey* CaleReS
Frank Hamsher* SkylINe PUblIC STRaTegIeS llC
Laurie Hiler* Cbg eNTeRPRISe, INC
Ven Houts COmmUNITy vOlUNTeeR
WENDI ALPER-PRESSMAN TREASURER
TRISH ALEXANDRE VICE PRESIDENT, VOLUNTEERS
GWEN M. MIDDEKE IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Toni Jackson COmmUNITy vOlUNTeeR
Dan Jay* COmmUNITy vOlUNTeeR
C. Brendan Johnson POlSINellI
John S. Kingston ThOmPSON CObURN llP
Jill Magruder The CIgNa gROUP
Gwen Middeke* COmmUNITy vOlUNTeeR
Michael James Reed aCTOR aND eDUCaTOR
Jane Robert* COmmUNITy vOlUNTeeR
Pat Schutte* COmmUNITy vOlUNTeeR
Judi Scissors* COmmUNITy vOlUNTeeR
Ann Cady Scott* CIvIC leaDeR
Mike Serverian eDwaRD jONeS
Steven Sherman ChaRTeR COmmUNICaTIONS, INC
Susan Stith* CONCORDaNCe
Jeanine Suchecki PaST ChIef Of OPhThalmOlOgy, UCONN healTh
Susan D. Tuteur* COmmUNITy vOlUNTeeR
*executive committee
Among our most vital resources, The Rep’s Volunteer Board provides amazing support each season with donations of time, talent, and skill throughout all facets of the organization. We are so grateful to the Volunteer Board for their continued dedication as integral members of The Rep family. If you are interested in serving on The Rep Volunteer Board, please call the Development Department at (314) 687-4030.
TRISH ALEXANDRE PRESIDENT
LYNN YEARWOOD VICE PRESIDENT
MEMBERS
Trish Alexandre
Susan Barley
Ann Bronsing
Elizabeth Cobin
Michaeleen Cradock
Dorothy Diehl
Denise Eschenbrenner
Karen Fairbank
Glenda Hares
VICKI HELLING TREASURER
ELIZABETH COBIN SECRETARY
Vicki Helling
Laurie Hiler
Lisa Jones
Marcia King
Margie Knapp
Linda Lowry
Barbara Mennell
Karen Miller
Shirley Raitzsch
Marilyn Raphael
ANN STRAW
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Rocky Rosen
Helen Sandifer
Cindy Schnabel
Carol Schreiner
Ann Straw
Linda Vandivort
Brian Welch
Lynn Yearwood
Volunteering at The Rep is your chance to be part of the magic both onstage and behind the scenes. Whether ushering performances, supporting special events, or lending a hand in the office, the gift of your time helps us create exceptional theatre experiences for our community and beyond.
To learn more and sign up, please visit repstl.org/volunteer or scan the QR code.
CORPORATE
& FOUNDATION PARTNERS
As a nonprofit organization, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis relies upon the support of corporate and foundation partners. The Rep gratefully acknowledges the following corporations and foundations whose generous support helps us to create the highest caliber of professional theatre for St. Louis, engage the next generation of theatregoers, and provide opportunities for diverse artists. For information about how your business or organization can support The Rep, contact the Development Department at (314) 687-4030.
$100,000 +
The Berges Family Foundation
The Shubert Foundation Inc.
Whitaker Foundation
$25,000 - $99,999
Pershing Charitable Trust
William T. Kemper Foundation
$10,000 - $24,999
Louis D. Beaumont Fund No. 1 of the St. Louis Community Foundation
Employees Community Fund of Boeing
Gardner Capital
Mary Ranken Jordan and Ettie A.
Jordan Charitable Foundation
New Growth Horizon Foundation
John and Carolyn Peterson
Charitable Foundation
Tito’s Handmade Vodka
The Trio Foundation
US Bank
$5,000 - $9,999
Enterprise Mobility Foundation
Collaborative Strategies, Inc.
Polsinelli
$2,500 - $4,999
Colton’s Cause
Excel Business Concepts
Edward Chase Garvey Memorial Foundation
Graybar Foundation
Washington University in St. Louis Center for the Humanities
Webster University
$1,000 - $2,499
Commerce Bancshares Foundation
Joy Waltke Fisher Fund of the St. Louis Community Foundation
Moneta Charitable Foundation
Gadellnet
Silver Fox Stables
Gifts received 11/20/2024–11/20/2025
INDIVIDUAL DONORS
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis is grateful to the following donors who have made contributions of $2,000 or more in the last year.
Our Producers of Imagination are donors who have offered an additional gift to help bring our 59th Season to life. These households are marked with an ( ).
Artistic Director’s Circle
$20,000+
Anonymous (3)
James Berges & Elizabeth Mannen Berges
Patty & Kent Chapin
Vicki & Brian Clevinger ✠
John & Anna Beth Goodman ✠
Ven & Cynthia Houts
Sally Lemkemeier
Gwen & Paul Middeke
Jane & Bruce Robert
Pat & Ken Schutte
Ann Cady Scott
Mary Strauss ✠
Steve & Christine Tillery ✠
Susan & Peter Tuteur
Spotlight Angel
$10,000 - $19,999
Wendi Alper-Pressman & Norman Pressman ✠
David & Melanie Alpers ✠
Ted & Robbie Beaty
Kathy Berg
Mark A. Brenner
Elizabeth & Don Cobin
Dr. Connie Gibstine
Bill & Linda Hentchel
Laurie Hiler ✠
Juanita H. Hinshaw
Lee & Gina Hoagland ✠
Mark & Peggy Holly
Antonnette M. Jackson
Dr. Stuart Kornfeld*
Kent A. Lewis ✠
C & L
Jeanine Suchecki
Stephen Trampe & Jenny Gupta
Mei Chen Welland ✠
Spotlight Benefactor
$5,000 - $9,999
Joseph & Trish Alexandre
Joseph & Lauren Allen
Patrick Aydt
Darla & Brad Baker
Susan Barley
Christy Beckmann
P.E. Belloli & Dave Shimek
Sean & Michelle Brady
C.R. Davis
Pamela Wing Dern ✠
Doug & Betsy Domoto
Mary Alice Dwyer-Dobbin
Scott & Andrea Fehr
Marti & Bob Fowler ✠
David Frey
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Fromm
Dr. Anne Carol Goldberg & Ronald Levin ✠
Laura & Ted Greenberg
Jan & Ronald Greenberg
Mike Isaacson & Joe Ortmeyer
Brendan Johnson
Sally Johnston
Nancy & Kenneth Kranzberg ✠
Dr. Katherine Kreusser & Dr. Robert Young
Laura & David Margolis
David & Ginny McDonald
Chris & Jill Magruder
John & Christy Nickel
Jerry & Judy Potthoff
John Roberts
Terry & Sally Schnuck ✠
Bevis & Patience Schock
Judi Scissors
Christine Secorsky & Greg Sacho
Janice & Steve Seele ✠
Janet Shatz
Steve Sherman & Patsy King
David P. Weiss
Lynn & Darrell Yearwood
Spotlight Patron
$2,000 - $4,999
Anonymous (3)
Trish & Michael Abbene ✠
Penni Alper, Miracle Makers Foundation
Robert & Alfrieda Anderson
Margaret Augustin
Costas & Assimo Azariadis
Carolyn Becker
Sandy Belfi & Linda Keeney
Ms. Sandra Bellon
Nancy Berg
The Bergstrom Family
Joan Berkman
Holly & Marc Bernstein
Mark D. Bernstein ✠
Sam C. Bertolet & Helen D. Ziercher
Marion Black ✠
Catherine S. Bollinger
Christopher & Joan Bowe
Michael & Arlue Briggs ✠
Ann Bronsing
Suzan Kelsey Brooks
Barbara M. Bryant
Linda & Jack Bryant
Sara Burke
Elaine Coe ✠
Dr. Kevin & Lisa Coleman
Robert & Rebecca Courtney
Myra & Gene Crandall ✠
The Preeti Dalawari & John Vandover Charitable Fund
Mike & Sue Darcy
Dr. Debbie A. Depew
Michael Dern ✠
Jim Donnelly & Tracey Temanson
Joan & John Dougherty
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dubinsky
Peter Dunn
Richard Engelsmann & Diane Buhr Engelsmann
Barbara Enneking & Henry Puch
Kirk & Alice Fritsch
Ed & Julie Glotzbach
E.L. Green ✠
Mike & Jen Greer
Diane & Rick Guevara
Tim & Elizabeth Hampton ✠
Frank Hamsher
Glenda Hares
Derek Hartley, Plancorp Wealth Management
Kathleen Locklar Heimann
Margaret & Michael Heinz
Marian & Maurice Hirsch
Joanne & Joel Iskiwitch
Daniel G. Jay & Mary Ann Lazarus
Dr. Theresa & Zulfikar Jeevanjee
Jeanne & Aron Katzman
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Kessler
John & Becky Kingston
Scott & Mary-Kay Kirchner
Nancy Koplar
Gerry Kowarsky
Paul & Martha LaFata
Norma Loesche
Linda Lowry
Mike Maskus & Cathy Augustin
C. Arden Mennell
Charlotte & Jim Mielziner
Karen Miller
Liz & Brian Mischel
James & Susan Morrell
Thad Simons, Kenneth Simons, & Ellen Nahlik, Simons Family Charitable Trust
Kim & Rick Nast
Mike Ness & Jenny Voelker
Andrew & Lori O’Brien
Mike & Barb Quinn
John & Lauren Rice
Freda & Harry Rich ✠
Mary & Peter Rohr ✠
John H. Russell
Tom & Kathy Ryan
Cathy & Tom Sakiyama
Mrs. Peter E. Sargent
Christine Schmiz
Paul & Cindy Schnabel
Mary Schoolman
Carol Schreiner
Susie & Bob Schulte
Steve & Marlene Schumm
Cady & Kevin Seabaugh
Julian & Helen Seeherman, The Seeherman Charitable Fund ✠
Carol & Jake Shepley
Diane Sher
Lisa & Allan Silverberg ✠
Ray Simon & Mel Pashea
Donna & Howard Smith
Dr. John Sopuch
Susan & Drexel Stith
Mr. & Mrs. R. Stover
Ann & Jack Straw ✠
Mary Susman & Thomas Herm
Terry Thornton
Joan Tiemann
Selden Y. Trimble, in memory of Joyce Price Trimble
Lynne & Jim Turley
Paul & Linda Vandivort
James & Mary Walters
Richard & Mary Weinstock
Drs. Craig & Terri Weldon
Mike & Barbara Willock
Richard & Shirley Wilt
David & Debbie Windus
Susan & Stuart Zimmerman
Gifts received 12/19/2024 – 12/19/2025
We do our best to recognize every donor accurately. If you notice an error in your listing, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Development Office at (314) 687-4030.
LIFETIME GIVING LEVELS
$250,000+
$100,000 ‒ $249,999
$50,000 ‒ $99,999
$25,000 ‒ $49,999
$10,000 ‒ $24,999
* In memoriam
SUSAN
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